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Verbal Question Types

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sky walkerz

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Verbal sucks. My problem in trying to improve my verbal score comes from two specific question types. Three question types actually.

I have a pretty good handle on the main idea and detail questions. However the ones that test inferences :confused, incorporation :confused and assumptions :confused are a total bust. These questions keep me in the 6-7 holding pattern.

Can anyone offer any suggestions as to how to conquer these specific question types. Do I still have a chance at improvement with one month remaining? Please help. Thanks.

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