Question
Critical Reasoning
Answer
1. Identify conclusion
2. Locate premises
3. Find assumptions
4. Evaluate logic
5. Consider alternatives
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Common Trap Answers
Answer
Out of scope
Extreme statements
Partial matches
Distorted meaning
Irrelevant details
Question
Inference Questions
Answer
Based on passage only
Avoid outside knowledge
Find textual support
Consider implications
Stay within scope
Question
Text Completion Strategy
Answer
1. Read entire sentence
2. Look for signal words
3. Predict answer
4. Check all blanks
5. Verify coherence
Question
Time Management
Answer
1.5 minutes per text completion
1.5 minutes per sentence equivalence
2-3 minutes per short passage
4-5 minutes per long passage