UCAT VR

• Aim for VR (read and think)

  To read and think carefully about information presented in passaged and determine wether specific conclusions can be drawb drom them.
• VR layout

  7 sets are reading comprehension (longer to solve more complex)

  4 sets are T/F/CT questions
• T/F/CT method

  (Understand, check, insufficient, assume)

  -take time to understand what is being asked

  - check if the statement is positive or negative

  - Can't tell is used when there is insufficient information

  -DONT assume
• Negative statement?

  What is NOT the case
• Positive statement?

  What is the case
• Reading comprehension layout

  -given a statement & 4 options to choose from

  - pay attention to the phrasing of the question!

  -select answers based on specific details

  -select answer from info in the texts (UNDERSTAND ENTIRE TEXT)
• Types of phrasing (RC)

  - could be a false statement

  - statement that isn't in the passage
• VR ADVICE

  (Topic matters, truth, assess skill, reading speed, active reading, key arguments, optimal, aim)


  -know about the topic matter

  -accept text as TRUTH

  -assess our skill in validating arguments (including conclusions)

  - reading speed and comprehension of the passage.

  - practice active reading.

  -focus on key arguments and events.(how they fit into the structure of the text)

  - identify optimal reading pace

  - aim to answer all the Qa
• VR approach (set limit)

  If (no. Of Q) is your set limit then you can guess for the other passages.

  Save TIME for EASIER questions!

  Ending quicker will give you time for flagged questions!
• UCAT MANTRA WHEN SEEING A DIFFICULT QUESTION


  FLAG—-> GUESS——> MOVE ON
• KEY WORD examples (proper nouns, numbers, specific objects, italics, units)

  Proper nouns -personal names, place names, company names

  Numbers- dates, centuries, money, measurements

  Specific objects- paintings, watches, etc

  Italics.

  Units and symbols- cm, km etc.

  Words that don't appear a lot in the passage
• Qualifiers can be...

  Soft and extreme

  
  

  RECOGNISE THEM, UNDERSTAND THE MEANING in different context.
• Soft qualifiers examples


  -vague language

  -some, usually, sometimes, often, may, can be etc.
• Extreme qualifiers examples

  -generalising language

  -all, always, more, only, alone, never, none etc.
• Inference definition (piece)

  Piece of information not directly from the text but can be thought to be true based on information provided.
• Inferences in VR (identify, conclusions, maths)

  - used to identify arguments of the Q

  -some conclusions have to be inferred from the passage.

  - you have to form your own conclusions.

  -can be about maths (check if you can calculate the date. Fast calculations!)
• How to identify Authors opinion ( tone, actively think, look out)

  -read entire text and consider TONE

  -actively think what text is trying to say

  -look out for arguments
• Opinion vs. Fact (predictions,events,opinions,comments)

  -Predictions CAN be wrong

  -Events described by the author are considered TRUE

  -comments/ quotes are likely OPINIONS

  -comments aren't always wrong or non-factual.
• Multiple scource Questions (tips) (Timing, Shortest, skim, terminology GFM/O)

  -timing

  -go for shortest statement

  -skim text

  -more than one KW

  -too much terminology?

  GUESS —->FLAG —->MOVE ON
• Mental notes when reading passages :3 (what x2, general idea)

  What is the text about?

  What does each para talk about?

  Have a General idea where things are.
• Numeracy >///< (dates, scan, changed, units, basic arithmetic)

  Dates and values

  Easier to scan for! (KW)

  Easily changed slightly (double check statement)

  Units are important!! (Can be changed too!)

  Addition/subtraction
• Hypothetical questions

  Any variety

  Person/ object into text

  Finish the argument

  Avoid specific and long points

  Extra info provided is TRUE
• Aim, tone, summary

  Read whole text

  Question varies.
• What is required in True/False/Can't Tell questions?

  You must decide if a statement is true, false, or if there's not enough information to tell.
• What are the two main types of questions in UCAT verbal reasoning?

  - True/False/Can't Tell questions - Reading Comprehension questions
• What do Reading Comprehension questions test?

  They test your ability to understand and interpret complex text.
• What is one effective strategy for tackling verbal reasoning questions?

  Skim reading the passage to get a general idea.
• Why is active reading important in UCAT verbal reasoning?

  It helps you engage with the text and note key points and relationships.