GMAT reading comprehension tips - How to comprehend written information better - Part 2/4

 How to comprehend written information better - Part 2/4

Focus on - The 4 R’s of Reading -

1. Read

2. Retell

3. React

4. Reflect

This process helps in acing the GMAT reading comprehension section. You can use this strategy elsewhere too.

You will be able to

1.Process information faster

2. Assimilate new knowledge effectively

3. Apply the knowledge intuitively

2. Retell:

Rephrase lines in your own words. You will be able to filter the actual idea the author wishes to convey from the loads of details presented. Therefore, after reading, you need to comprehend the information. i.e

a. Summarize the points

b. Identify the stated main idea

c. Look for an implied main idea (be on the look out for words that convey the tone/emotion/belief of the author. Eg: convincing, remarkable, unlikely, ineffectively etc.)

d. Identify the supporting ideas - they act as extensional explanations to the main idea and can be facts, comparisons, analogies, rhetorical statements etc.

Next post will be on the next phase-Retell

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