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Intro to Reading Comprehension


Chris Lele
Lesson by Chris Lele
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The essence of GMAT reading comprehension lessons is to equip learners with the ability to discern the structure, organization, and intent behind passages, focusing on the identification of multiple theories, supporting evidence, the primary purpose of the passage, and the significance of structure words.
  • Understanding the difference between non-GMAT and GMAT passages, emphasizing the organization of information and the presence of debates or multiple viewpoints.
  • The importance of recognizing multiple theories within passages and the role of supporting evidence to back up these theories.
  • Identifying the primary purpose of a passage as a key strategy in comprehending and analyzing GMAT reading materials.
  • The role of structure words in understanding the relationship between sentences and paragraphs, aiding in the logical flow and comprehension of the passage.
  • Strategies for effectively categorizing and organizing information presented in passages to improve question answering accuracy.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding GMAT Passages
03:02
The Role of Multiple Theories
03:44
Identifying the Primary Purpose
05:28
The Significance of Structure Words