Improving Reading Comp. Scores.

[ToomuchLes]

Do you guys have some tips, suggestions, or methods that improved your Reading Comp score on the GRE?

 

I've already grown accustom to reading esoteric articles from the New Yorker, and Economist. Likewise, I read 1-2 books for my history seminars. I doubt my vocabulary is to blame since I excel on the other portions of the test, and I do read critically and actively; however for some reason, I also pick the "second closest answer." Moreover, once in a while, I pick the correct answer, then later (I flag questions that I have mixed feelings over) change it and get it wrong. So, I have additional question to add: Once you've settled on an answer, but you still feel uncomfortable, should you look over the question again once you've completed everything else? 

Edited February 22, 2014 by LeventeL

[awells27]

THE RC is what kept me from getting 95th percentile on verbal.  Normally you can narrow the choices down to two options, and then the overall vagueness of the answer choices - none are really that good - becomes a problem.  I would go with your first instinct once you've narrowed them down, and then, if you have time, come back after answering all questions.  Only change it, however, if you figure something out beyond a guess.  Those questions generally suck.  

[ToomuchLes]

Helpful tip, awells27. Anyone else like to add their suggestions?