Problem: You answer the wrong question

Solution: Double-check whether you’re answering the question before you select an answer

Read carefully and double-check what you’ve read, before choosing an answer. Imagine a complicated word problem involving two Shiba Inus, Blaze, and Molly. What if you carefully and elegantly solve for Molly’s age, which, not coincidentally, is also an answer choice, but the question is actually asking for Blaze’s age? Assure you’re actually answering the question being asked.

The GRE also presents “select all that apply” questions, in which you are to choose one or more of the answer choices. Make note that this type of question might have multiple correct answers and that you have to check each answer choice before moving to the next question. The GRE reminds you of a “select all that apply” question by putting square boxes (instead of ovals) in front of each answer choice.

Happy Studying! ✨

Warmest regards,
Scott