When taking the GRE test, multiple choice questions (MCQ) that comes along the quantitative section concerns students. It is challenging as you got to answer in one go. There is no way to cancel or edit your choice. So before you select one of the given options, make sure you are confident about your choice and is sure to hit it. Cancelling or scribbling over MCQ answers creates negative impression on the examiner.
Ample practice of MCQ sample questions, is one of the first basic way to get accustomed to the rules and regulations. However, there is no golden rule or particular formula that a student follows for MCQ questions of any paper.
Here is suggesting 5 smart tricks that is sure to make MCQ answering an easy business for you. This applies to GRE and for any other paper that has MCQ questions included.
Guesswork
If you cannot understand the passage/question in anyway, then you got to simply guess the answer. If you decide to go for guess work, then try to complete the rest of the paper and get back to the MCQ section. Try to look at your guess answer with logical reasons and validity.
Instant and immediate pick
Many a times students are very lucky and gets easy MCQ questions. In that case, do not think twice but mark your answers immediately. Make sure the joy of easy MCQ should not lead to carelessness or mistake in picking the right answer. When opting for instant and immediate pick, at least read the content provided two to three times with focus.
Keyword strategy
Try to find out keywords in the question in the passage provided. This will help you to plot the area from where the question is framed. Read this area multiple times with concentration to find out your answer. If at all you cannot find the connect, consider each option given once. The one that you will find closest to the topic being discussed is safe to opt for.
Beat around the bush strategy
The question and the probable options many a times are not connected. In that case, try to build a link between the two. Check out relevance between each of the option and question. The inter-relation that you find is most valid and authentic can be the probable answer. Try to justify or rationalise the option you pick for with valid reasons for accuracy.
Cover trick
If the provided options confuse your decision, then use your fingers to cover each of the wrong options. That will lead you to the right answer. As you cover each of the wrong answer, lastly you will be left with one choice. Go for it by checking it logically and rationally.
To make the GRE MCQ section an easy one for yourself, do practice them when you are preparing. Ample practice will make MCQ simpler for you.
