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Sentence Equivalence Strategy #1: Consider All Answer Choices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Read and check all answer choices in the sentence before making your final choice. An answer may fit well in the sentence and closely match your prediction, but if there is no other answer choice that also completes the sentence with the same meaning, it isn\u2019t correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sentence Equivalence Strategy #2: Paraphrase the Question<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you rephrase a difficult or longer sentence in your own words, it will be easier to make a prediction for the answer. Paraphrasing will also make sure that you understand the meaning of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sentence Equivalence Strategy #3: Look Beyond Synonyms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Simply finding a synonym pair in the answer choices will not always lead you to the correct answer. Answer choices may include a pair of words that are synonyms but do not fit in the context of the sentence. Both of those two choices will be incorrect. The meaning of each sentence must be the same and correct. Try both words in the sentence, checking that each sentence has the same meaning, before making your final choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sentence Equivalence Strategy #4: Use Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Think about the meaning of the prefixes, suffixes, and roots in words that you know if you are struggling to figure out the definition of a word.<\/p>\n\n\n
The Kaplan Method for GRE Sentence Equivalence Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Use Kaplan\u2019s tried-and-true method for tackling GRE Sentence Equivalence questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Read the sentence, looking for clues.<\/li>
- Predict an answer.<\/li>
- Select the two choices that most closely match your prediction.<\/li>
- Confirm your answer by reading your selected choices into the sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Now let\u2019s apply the Kaplan Method to a Sentence Equivalence question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.\u2002She volunteered to work in a soup kitchen because of her __________________ nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- A) \u2003selfish<\/li>
- B) \u2003na\u00efve<\/li>
- C) \u2003altruistic<\/li>
- D) \u2003baneful<\/li>
- E) \u2003candid<\/li>
- F) \u2003benevolent<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n