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Miscellaneous CR Tips



Summary
The content provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for tackling Critical Reasoning (CR) questions on the GRE, emphasizing the importance of understanding question type frequency, adhering to a systematic approach, revisiting instructional material, customizing practice, and maintaining patience.
  • Weaken, strengthen, and assumption questions constitute approximately 75% of CR question stems, highlighting the importance of mastering these types.
  • Technique adherence is crucial for CR success, suggesting that even if slower at first, a methodical approach will yield improvement over time.
  • Revisiting lesson videos for difficult question types and customizing practice by selecting specific question types can significantly enhance preparation.
  • Practicing with official guide questions is recommended to familiarize oneself with the test creators' style and apply learned techniques effectively.
  • Patience is key in CR preparation, as mastering technique and improving performance, especially on more difficult questions, takes time and practice.
Chapters
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Understanding Question Type Frequency
01:19
The Importance of Technique
02:19
Customizing Your Practice
03:11
The Role of Patience in CR Success