This book looks like a good resource - they explain what's going to happen and why, give some examples before going into the test prep questions, and then follow up at the end with a "this is why Answers A, B and D are wrong and Answer C is right"-type section for all of the questions, which is what you should want in a resource like this.

Nothing's going to be a magic silver bullet, but this book looks like a solid study resource. ( )

I had difficulty getting the book to open (the publisher insisted it was .pdf but it wasn't that format). They also hassled me almost daily for a review, so to be honest, I put it off for quite a long time. That said: content-wise, it was fine. The book appeared well-structured, organized, and I didn't find any major typos. I'd recommend it for someone considering the GRE that wants to work on reading comprehension.

GRE Reading Comprehension from Vibrant publishers is split into several sections. Before the actual questions there is a relatively extensive section dedicated to the GRE itself, from the format to general strategies and test prep to how to actually register for the exam. The FAQ covers many questions that test-takers might have even beyond the scope of the Reading Comprehension section.

The Reading Comprehension section itself is also pretty thorough, going over the structure, tips and tricks, day of recommendations, as well as the various question types.

The practice sets are broken down into 6 different subjects, from the arts and humanities to the social science, which can be helpful if certain students tend to have trouble with certain subjects. I did feel that because the subjects were so clearly delineated, it felt like there weren't as many practice questions in each set as I might have liked. Especially for students who have trouble with certain types of questions rather than subjects, a different organizational scheme or a system that makes it easy to find certain types of questions might be more useful to students. That said, the answers give solid but concise explanations as to why certain answer choices might be appealing but ultimately incorrect.

Overall, GRE Reading Comprehension is a solid resource for tips and tricks that might be helpful for test takers who aren't quite comfortable with the Reading Comprehension section yet. However, I did feel that many of the questions felt a little far from the types of questions asked on the actual GRE.

Appears to be good. Can't wait to test my understanding with the GRE. ( )

GRE Reading Comprehension: Detailed Solutions to 325 Questions is part of the Test Prep Series by Vibrant Publishing. This series has guides for GRE, GMAT and SAT preparation. This version is specifically about the reading comprehension section of the GRE exam. The book starts with a thorough introduction to the GRE exam, with FAQ and helpful test taking tips and strategies. Next it describes the reading comprehension section in more detail, explaining the types of questions included. There are also detailed and specific strategies for answering the specific type of multiple choice questions found in this section. At the end of the book is an answer key with detailed explanations of each question.

I do exam and study prep with secondary and post secondary students and was interested in another resource to help them with multiple choice questions. I haven’t specifically helped students prepare for the GRE, but the information presented specific to that exam seems helpful. For students that I work with, I think the general tips on exam taking, and multiple choice questions in particular, will be very useful. There are hundreds of questions sorted by subject area which will be helpful for students needing to practice understanding passages, and answering multiple choice questions in the subjects they wish to focus on. The variety of questions also will allow me to find questions suitable to the level at which my students are working.

There is a clear description of the two major types of multiple choice questions. It would have been helpful to specifically point out the different shapes used for the letters for the answer choices to differentiate between the question types. The book would be more useful in paperback rather than ebook form, since flipping back and forth between the questions and the answer key is more challenging in ebook format. Some of the answers do not include summaries of the passages but most do.

I would recommend this book for students preparing for the GRE, as well as anyone studying for, or helping a student prepare for, secondary or postsecondary exams. ( )