GRE Sentence Equivalence — Complete Strategy Guide
Learn to ace GRE Sentence Equivalence questions. Pick two answers that create sentences with the same meaning using our proven approach.
Overview
Sentence Equivalence questions present a single sentence with one blank. You must select TWO answer choices that both complete the sentence and produce sentences with similar meanings.
How It Works
Each question has 6 answer choices. You must select exactly 2 that create equivalent sentences. No partial credit is awarded.
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Words you'll learn
- strategy — A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term aim
- approach — A way of dealing with a situation or problem
- minute — very small
- similar — Resembling without being identical
- equivalent — Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning
- partial — prejudiced or biased toward one side
- focus — The center of interest or activity
- overall — Taking everything into account; in general
- context — The circumstances that form the setting for an event or idea
- identify — To recognize or establish what something is
- logic — Reasoning conducted according to strict principles
- potential — Having the capacity to develop into something in the future
- substitute — A person or thing acting in place of another
- verify — To make sure or demonstrate that something is true