1. Recognizing the most common sentence ‘reversers’ - though, although, even(though), despite, yet, but
2. The function of the comma in sentence shifts
3. You own word should be opposite of keyword - oppose keyword(s)
1. Notice where the blank is in relation to the comma
2. Match
More Reversers
1. However, contrary to, in opposition to, in spite of, on the other hand
2. Break down sentence + home in on keyword
3. Oppose the keyword
Double Shifts
1. Notwithstanding, nonetheless, regardless, regardless
2. Note complexity of sentence
3. Role of the word ‘not’
4. Come up with own word and match
Time Shifts
1. Recognize time shifts - once..., at first..., then...now
2. Break down sentence
3. Find keyword
4. Oppose keyword
Shifts in Perception
1. More subtle
2. Notice shifts in the way person/group perceives a person/thing
Multiple Shifts
1. Analyze structure - despite + indeed + even
2. Oppose keyword and match
3. Eliminate extreme words
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1. Analyze structure
2. Double negative
3. False shift
False Contrast
1. Always read entire sentence - not necessarily an exact opposite
2. Note sentence structure
3. Make sure you pay attention to multiple keywords
Deviating from the Norm
1. Words to look for: surprised, not typically
2. Choose own word and match
3. Know your vocabulary
