June 2007, Passage 4, Question 26
Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach detailed questions on the GRE, specifically through the lens of a question about the history of the Irish landscape before the use of pollen analysis.
- Identifies the type of question as one that asks what the passage indicates, focusing on direct information rather than inferences or suggestions.
- Highlights the importance of focusing on specific paragraphs that discuss the use of pollen analysis for answering the question.
- Discusses each answer choice in detail, explaining why each one is incorrect based on the passage's content, except for the correct answer.
- Concludes that the correct answer is the one that discusses the beginning of flax cultivation in County Down, disproven by pollen analysis, showcasing the importance of precise information extraction.
Chapters
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Understanding Detailed Questions
00:37
Analyzing Answer Choices
02:02
Identifying the Correct Answer
