MCAT Verbal Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning | Writing Sample | Biological Sciences | Physical Sciences

The skills you will need to pass the Verbal Reasoning portion of the MCAT are listed below:

Comprehension

• Ability to identify the thesis of a reading passage, evidence in support of the thesis, and background knowledge
• Vocabulary
• Paraphrasing and relationships

Evaluation

• Credibility, soundness of an argument, conclusion, relevance, and supported and unsupported claims

Application

• Solve problems using information in the passage, predict results based on a passage, probable cause, implications of conclusions, and theory

Incorporation

• Judge new evidence, modify a conclusion based on new information, and select alternative solutions