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Least Acceptable Questions
Summary
The lesson focuses on mastering the 'least acceptable' or 'not acceptable' question types on the GRE, offering strategies for identifying the correct answers through a process of elimination.
- Introduction to 'least acceptable' or 'not acceptable' question types, emphasizing the importance of marking these keywords in the question.
- Presentation of a strategy based on finding the answer choice that is least like the others, inspired by a game from Sesame Street, to efficiently tackle these questions.
- Explanation of the process of elimination by identifying pairs or groups of answer choices that are similar or synonymous, thereby narrowing down the options.
- Illustration of the strategy with a test example focusing on transition words, highlighting the importance of understanding the semantic differences between options.
- Distinction between 'least acceptable' and 'not acceptable' questions, pointing out that the latter often indicates a grammatical error, while the former may relate to style or content.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Question Types
00:48
Strategy for 'Least Like the Others'
02:12
Applying the Strategy: Test Example
03:41
Differentiating Between 'Least' and 'Not Acceptable'
