verbal question!

[yjj8817]

So my exam is in january and so far I have these full verbal tests (7 passages per test) left for verbal.

TPRH : 4
EK 101 : 4
TBR verbal workbook: 14 (completely new)
Kaplan verbal workbook : 11 (completely new)

Should I just do them in real testing condition (7 passages in one hour) or should I break them up into several passages?

I seem to do pretty OK in verbal but I struggle with timing (run out of time by one passage) so maybe doing them in 7 passages at a time is better?


Is TBR verbal really not worth doing even if it's only for practice?

Thanks!

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[John Buster]

It's not a bad idea to take the passages under test time conditions, but you also would benefit from taking the passages individually instead of as full tests.

 

[Cawolf]

If you are having trouble with stamina, then taking full tests could be good practice.

If you are having trouble with time per passage, then it does not really matter.

I have found that passages in blocks of 3 in 21 minutes is a good workout.

 

[NextStepTutor_1]

I would recommend taking a couple everyday until a couple of weeks before your test. At which time you'll want to build up your stamina and taking 7 in row will do that.
Taking a few everyday until that point will be a slow burn during which you can perfect your verbal strategy and timing and apply it to the practice tests you should be taking after content review.

 

[Jack Westin]

OP, if timing is an issue, focus on reading for 2 hours a day. The denser the reading material, the better. Try that and you'll see your reading speed increase dramatically. However, you should still do verbal passages on a daily basis. Quick reading comprehension is only half of what you need to do well on this section.

It also helps to be an active reader. I can explain how to actively read if you do not know what I am talking about.

Jack

 

[baxt1412]

OP, if timing is an issue, focus on reading for 2 hours a day. The denser the reading material, the better. Try that and you will that that your reading speed will increase dramatically. However, you should still do verbal passages on a daily basis. Quick reading comprehension is only half of what you need to do well on this section.

It also helps to be an active reader. I can explain how to actively read if you do not know what I am talking about.

Jack

I think everyone could always use a lesson in active reading.

I'm game

 

[yjj8817]

OP, if timing is an issue, focus on reading for 2 hours a day. The denser the reading material, the better. Try that and you will that that your reading speed will increase dramatically. However, you should still do verbal passages on a daily basis. Quick reading comprehension is only half of what you need to do well on this section.

It also helps to be an active reader. I can explain how to actively read if you do not know what I am talking about.

Jack

Yes maybe you can briefly explain?