Shorter GRE Question Types
Shorter GRE Question Types
Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Here's a brief analysis of each section and the
question types within them:
1. Analytical Writing:
○ Question Type: Essay Writing
○ Tasks: Analyze an issue and analyze an argument.
○ Objective: Evaluate the test taker's ability to articulate complex ideas, analyze
arguments, and present well-structured essays.
2. Verbal Reasoning:
○ Question Types:
■ Reading Comprehension
■ Text Completion
■ Sentence Equivalence
○ Objective: Assess the ability to understand and analyze written material, draw
inferences, identify relationships between concepts, and determine the meaning
of words and phrases in context.
3. Quantitative Reasoning:
○ Question Types:
■ Quantitative Comparison
■ Problem Solving (Multiple Choice)
○ Objective: Evaluate mathematical skills and the ability to understand, analyze,
and interpret quantitative information.
Additional Information:
● Score Range: Verbal and Quantitative sections are scored on a scale of 130-170, while
Analytical Writing is scored on a scale of 0-6.
● Computer-Based Test: GRE is primarily administered on a computer, allowing adaptive
testing in the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
● Research Section: A research section may be included, but it is not scored and is used
for ETS (Educational Testing Service) research purposes.
Understanding the format and question types in each section is crucial for effective GRE
preparation. Practice materials provided by ETS can help familiarize test takers with the
structure and content of the exam.