Challenges of Verbal section of GRE and GMAT exam

Most students try to run away from the Verbal section of GRE Coaching and GMAT Coaching because they believe the marks do not commensurate with the efforts. The Verbal section seems difficult and boring for various reasons. Foremost, the words encountered and the questions asked are not what we come across in day to day life.

Second, even before starting a mental block is put that it’s too difficult and unmanageable.

Third, the verbal syllabus comprises of three question types, which can make the practice as well as teaching monotonous. How much variation can one do while preparing food with only three ingredients!

Fourth, the volume of new words to be learnt is mammoth and initially, there is more forgetting than learning.

Fifth, the reading passage chosen are not what students find interesting. In fact, most different comprehension passages are from literature or history, the subjects most students abhor.

So the reality is that, for most students, Verbal is difficult. But, it is not possible to escape from it. So, it is important to find a way around to tackle it. Students need to remind themselves that even if they feel confused about a full score in quantitative section, it is only fifty percent of the total score. The remaining marks required for a decent score will come from Verbal. Once the mental block has been removed, the realization that the answers to reading comprehension questions are on the computer screen itself makes it easier. Also by using technology, vocabulary can be made interesting. So, without feeling the burden, students can enhance their vocabulary. Also when words are discussed, they are remembered better. Hard work never goes waste. The same applies to the efforts put for the preparation of “Verbal Section”. Practice, Review, Revision would surely lead to high score.