How to Boost Your GRE Sentence Equivalence Score


If there is one sure-shot way to get an above-average score in the GRE then that is the Sentence Equivalence (SE), because good preparation with SE directly translates into better performance in both Sentence Equivalence and Text Completion (TC)  and thereby your GRE preparation. Combined, these two question types make up 50% of the GRE syllabus giving an unparalleled advantage to candidates. But, how does one become so good with SE that they are sure that they will get every question right? Well, one might find these question types daunting for the reason that they use notorious vocabulary and bombastic language, but, with a precise strategy and consistent practice one can be sure to attempt all the questions of SE and by extension TC with near-perfect accuracy. The following are the simple and yet the most effective strategies for the GRE Sentence Equivalence.

Step 1: Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Vocabulary

If there is one thing that will clear your way for GRE SE and TC is vocabulary. But, Vocabulary seems all encompassing and a never ending list of words. It need not be so, certain high-frequency words carry more importance than others. Being good with these words will certainly be more helpful than others. Read wordlists daily, these wordlists are available on the internet and GRE online coaching provides wordlists that are highly researched based on years of experience with the GRE exam. There are also many good websites like the Membean, thesaurus, etc., which work as good tools in hand. Make these part of your GRE prep and GRE online coaching.

Step 2: Eliminate, always.

Despite all the efforts one puts into vocabulary, it is very much possible that one might find new words in the exam. So, rather than killing your time on these words try to eliminate the rest of the options which you know are wrong. The options which are left have to be the correct answers even though you don’t know the answers. Be sure to practice them in your GRE practice tests.

Step 3: Imitate and eliminate

Text completion is the replica of sentence equivalence, except for the fact that in Sentence equivalence one has to choose two options for the given sentence (blank) but whereas in Text completion the candidate is asked to choose one option per question- blank ( depending upon the number of blanks, single blank and multiple blanks). So, do not fret with the thought of another question type, it is just its twin in disguise, so imitate the same steps of sentence equivalence and eliminate.

Step 4: Context is everything

In the maze of words and their meanings candidates tend to forget that in sentence equivalence and as well as text completion, it is the context that plays a more important role than the literal meaning of the word itself. It is good to know the literal meaning of the given words but it is great to know the technique to deduce the meaning of the blank from the given context that surrounds it. Do not be afraid to choose a word whose literal meaning differs widely from the contextual meaning of the sentence, it will happen in many cases in the GRE. GRE practice tests will give you good experience regarding this.

The above steps are indicative and should be applied with extensive practice. In verbal, like in a marathon, it is a consistent practice that will put you through the race. Last day cramming won’t be useful and make things more confusing for you. It is better to bleed in the training than in the battle! All the best!

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