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How to Post and Tag a GRE Question_The Easy way
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Hi Guys,
perhaps most of the time you have wondered how to post here on the board a quant question for which you are puzzled and need help. This is perfectly fine, and importantly we are here to help you. However, GRE quant question has a particular format that could confuse you the way you post, correctly, and at the same time is somewhat weird how they look like.
As such, I am going to guide you throughout a 360° way to create the perfect post under all its aspects. Following a sort of strategy, you going to have it even to turn on the light, I will show you step by step how to use tags and bb-code in a way as much simple as possible.
In this tutorial, we are going to cover every aspect of three crucial aspects
As you know, we do have five types of quant questions during the GRE exam.
x is an integer
Quantity A is greater.
Quantity B is greater.
The two quantities are equal.
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Then, the code behind the question is quite simple.
As you can see inside the round parenthesis you can use the code to create a fraction, root and so forth. Notice, also, that the two parentheses must be touched. NO space in between the first one and the second
Put it in simple terms: When you are going to create a new Quantitative Comparison Question you only need two set up the two quantities to push the tag button.
Insert your values INSIDE the parenthesis
#GREprepclub How to use the tag in a question.jpg [ 31.57 KiB | Viewed 37277 times ]
The question looks like this
Creating a question under this sub-forum is quite easy: the format is simple, and you should choose only one answer choice. Pretty straightforward.
It is pretty much the same the previous one with the only twist that you must choose one or more answer choices, even all the ballpark
The question looks like this
You will find a square in which you must insert some sort of datum: a number, a fraction, and so forth. Here is how the question formatted should look like
If \(| x + 1 | \leq 5\) and \(|y — 1| \leq 5\), what is the least possible value of the product \(xy\) ?
Enter your value
Use the spoiler tag to enter the OA
#GREprepclub Spoiler tag.jpg [ 31.69 KiB | Viewed 37194 times ]
The result will be the following. Insert your value between the brackets [ ]
The question looks like this shot below
#GREprepclub data Interpretation.jpg [ 57.13 KiB | Viewed 37231 times ]
when you are going to create a new one post you can upload the image related to the question, here on the board, directly.
#GREprepclub Upload attachment.jpg [ 23.16 KiB | Viewed 37172 times ]
Of course, then at the bottom, you will post the question related to the graph. remember: the following question could be a Problem Solving (one or more answer choices) or a Numeri Entry question.
perhaps most of the time you have wondered how to post here on the board a quant question for which you are puzzled and need help. This is perfectly fine, and importantly we are here to help you. However, GRE quant question has a particular format that could confuse you the way you post, correctly, and at the same time is somewhat weird how they look like.
As such, I am going to guide you throughout a 360° way to create the perfect post under all its aspects. Following a sort of strategy, you going to have it even to turn on the light, I will show you step by step how to use tags and bb-code in a way as much simple as possible.
Premise
- 1) Read the rules for posting in quant section, regardless of the sub-forum quant forum you need to spoil. Here is the post to read very carefully and is mandatory http://gre.myprepclub.com/forum/rules-for- ... -1083.html.
- Using the first sentence of the same question OR a phrase that well sum up the entire question and its key concepts
- At least 3 (Three) tags to identify properly the question you are posting : an example could be the level of difficulty of the question, the area of content(algebra, word problem, and so forth), and the SOURCE.
- The Official answer and possible the Official Explanation.
2) It is crucial to point out that all such rules are important to keep the board clean and efficient, BUT if we really wanna say the basic rules, you must follow :
In this tutorial, we are going to cover every aspect of three crucial aspects
How to Posting a question in quant section
As you know, we do have five types of quant questions during the GRE exam.
- Quantitative Comparison Questions
- Multiple-choice Questions — Select One Answer Choice
- Multiple-choice Questions — Select One or More Answer Choices
- Numeric Entry Question
- Data Interpretation Sets
Quantitative Comparison
x is an integer
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\frac{1}{100^x}\) |
\(\frac{1}{99^x}\) |
Quantity A is greater.
Quantity B is greater.
The two quantities are equal.
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Then, the code behind the question is quite simple.
Code:
[quantity]([m][fraction]1/100^x[/fraction][/m])([m][fraction]1/99^x[/fraction][/m])[/quantity]
As you can see inside the round parenthesis you can use the code to create a fraction, root and so forth. Notice, also, that the two parentheses must be touched. NO space in between the first one and the second
Put it in simple terms: When you are going to create a new Quantitative Comparison Question you only need two set up the two quantities to push the tag button.
Insert your values INSIDE the parenthesis
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#GREprepclub How to use the tag in a question.jpg [ 31.57 KiB | Viewed 37277 times ]
Quote:
[quantity]( quantity A goes here )( quantity B goes here)[/quantity]
Multiple-choice Questions — Select One Answer Choice
The question looks like this
Quote:
If \(z=3^4\), then \(( 3^z)^z\)
A. \(3^{16}\)
B. \(3^{81}\)
C. \(3^{324}\)
D. \(3^{405}\)
E. \(3^{6,561}\)
A. \(3^{16}\)
B. \(3^{81}\)
C. \(3^{324}\)
D. \(3^{405}\)
E. \(3^{6,561}\)
Creating a question under this sub-forum is quite easy: the format is simple, and you should choose only one answer choice. Pretty straightforward.
Multiple-choice Questions — Select One or More Answer Choices
It is pretty much the same the previous one with the only twist that you must choose one or more answer choices, even all the ballpark
The question looks like this
Quote:
Which of the following could be the units digit of \(57^n\), where n is a positive integer?
Indicate all such digits.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Indicate all such digits.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Numeric Entry Question
You will find a square in which you must insert some sort of datum: a number, a fraction, and so forth. Here is how the question formatted should look like
If \(| x + 1 | \leq 5\) and \(|y — 1| \leq 5\), what is the least possible value of the product \(xy\) ?
Enter your value
Use the spoiler tag to enter the OA
Attachment:
#GREprepclub Spoiler tag.jpg [ 31.69 KiB | Viewed 37194 times ]
The result will be the following. Insert your value between the brackets [ ]
Code:
[spoiler=OA][m]-36[/m][/spoiler]
Data Interpretation Sets
The question looks like this shot below
Attachment:
#GREprepclub data Interpretation.jpg [ 57.13 KiB | Viewed 37231 times ]
when you are going to create a new one post you can upload the image related to the question, here on the board, directly.
Attachment:
#GREprepclub Upload attachment.jpg [ 23.16 KiB | Viewed 37172 times ]
Of course, then at the bottom, you will post the question related to the graph. remember: the following question could be a Problem Solving (one or more answer choices) or a Numeri Entry question.
Re: How to Post and Tag a GRE Question_The Easy way
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29 Mar 2019, 02:38
29 Mar 2019, 02:38
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How to use the timer and to set up
After we have explained how to post every GRE question type in the right manner, it is the time to understand how the timer usage and how to set up it, in order to be useful for the student and the entire community. I.e. to the other students who want to practice a question on the board under a time constraint.
The GREPrepclub team's work is student-centered. We work hard on a daily basis to provide to the students not only features that are user-friendly but also every possible assistance he/she could imagine to achieve the best score as fast as the student can.
Broadly speaking, we do have two timer case scenarios.
One one hand the usage of the timer, and on the other extreme how to set up it when you do create a new quant question.
Depending on the question you are going to post on the board: QCQ, PS (one or multiple answer choices), NE, or DI the timer itself shows up differently. We have # three possible case scenarios.
# First scenario - Quantitative Comparison Question
The quantitative comparison questions as you do know have always four answer choices
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
The time once set-up looks like the following
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How to set the timer is pretty simple. Suppose the answer is B
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On the right side (red ) you have to flag the OA; in the middle ( blue ) the other answer choices which are wrong and on the left ( green ) the flags must be blank. The most common mistake that the students do is to mark only and solely the right answer choice, leaving the rest of the choice in the green zone and blank in the blue (the middle). The result, in this case, looks like the following
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This is the worst scenario: not only the OA is suddenly revealed without even make a bare attempt of the question itself but also it would vanish your personal workbook because it will not show up the question you pick wrong, practicing. As I mentioned earlier this article, we put a lot of effort to create a future such as a timer. The reason, aside from the bulky work behind it to create, why the time is so crucial is because attempting a question not using the timer or under NOT a time constraint is a complete failure. The GRE test is a tough test just because the questions are tricky under time condition. Every question during the exam before or after could be solved if we would have one hour to solve it. Therefore, practice always with the timer runs on.
# Second scenario - Problem Solving (one answer choice)
Problem Solving question with five answer choices
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As you can see, the timer has five possible answers and only ONE is correct.
In this example, supposing the OA is D you have to set up the time, which is always at the bottom of the frame in which you are going to type or create a question, in the following manner
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# Second scenario - Problem Solving (one or more answer choices)
In case you do have a Problem Solving multiple choices and multiple answer choices are correct, the timers look like the following
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# Second scenario - Numeri Entry
In case of a numeric answer question, the timer set-up boils down to whether I pick it right or wrong: YES or NO. This is because I have to insert the value of my answer into the spoiler tag (see above when I explain how to post a NE question).
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# Third scenario - Data Interpretation
A DI question could be a Problem Solving ( one or multiple answer choices) question, a Numeric Entry Question. Never a Quantitative Comparison Question. So refer above how to configure the timer.
Re: How to Post and Tag a GRE Question_The Easy way
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31 Mar 2019, 00:51
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Usage of the Tags
You might have noticed that most forum threads have tags.
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These tags act as markers for the topic matter of the forum' discussions.
Adding the Tags
If you are creating a new thread, it can be helpful to add the tags.
There is a Topic Tags box just beneath the space where you write your forum post, and here you can add your tags.
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Navigating via Forum Tags
If you want to find other threads that have been tagged, merely the search button at the upper leftmost.
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and then go to the bottom of the page you do appear, in the last frame you do have the search by tags.
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Click on one sub-forum you might be interested in, and this will appear (in this case I have used Quantitative Comparison forum, to search for all the QC questions I have interest in to find out )
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perform your searching, checking the box/boxes you do have in mind.
What if I want the questions under quantitative comparison questions, tagged as hard and word problems, from only PowerPrep II as a source? Use the following option as shown in the following screenshot
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Select this button to search for specific tags you want. Any tag means - if one of the five chosen, that result will show up.
