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GRE Quantitative Reasoning
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Sample GRE Practice Questions
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A test-taker writes the following thesis statement in response to a prompt about government funding for the arts: "Government funding for the arts is a complicated topic with many pros and cons that are worth discussing." Why is this thesis considered weak for a GRE essay?
- A. It uses the first-person pronoun "I", which is not allowed.
- B. It focuses on a controversial topic that should be avoided.
- C. It is too long and contains too much detail for an introduction.
- D. It fails to take a clear, arguable position on the issue.
Answer: D. It fails to take a clear, arguable position on the issue.
A strong thesis must state a clear and specific position. The example thesis is a statement of fact (the topic is complicated) rather than an arguable claim. It doesn't tell the reader what the author's actual argument will be. A better thesis would be, for example, "While some argue that government funding for the arts is a frivolous expense, it is a crucial investment in a nation's cultural identity and economic vitality."
In a class of 36 students, 20 passed the math test, 18 passed the English test, and 8 passed both. How many students failed both tests? (A) 4 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 10
- A. 4
- B. 6
- C. 8
- D. 10
Answer: B. 6
Passed at least one = 20 + 18 − 8 = 30. Failed both = 36 − 30 = 6.
A test-taker is responding to the prompt: "Claim: The most effective way to understand a society is to examine its scientific and technological innovations." The test-taker decides to argue against the claim by using only the example of ancient Rome, focusing entirely on its legal and political systems. What is the primary weakness of this approach?
- A. The example of ancient Rome is irrelevant to the prompt.
- B. A single, narrowly-focused example is insufficient to address the complexity of the claim.
- C. The essay should agree with the claim, as scientific progress is always the most important factor.
- D. Historical examples are less persuasive than examples from current events.
Answer: B. A single, narrowly-focused example is insufficient to address the complexity of the claim.
High-scoring "Analyze an Issue" essays demonstrate an understanding of the topic's complexity. Relying on a single example, no matter how well-explained, often fails to provide a comprehensive analysis. A stronger essay would either use multiple examples to support its point or, if using a single extended example, would also acknowledge and refute other perspectives, such as the role technology *did* play in that society.
p is a prime number greater than 2. **Quantity A:** The remainder when p is divided by 2. **Quantity B:** 1
- A. The quantity in Column A is greater.
- B. The quantity in Column B is greater.
- C. The two quantities are equal.
- D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Answer: C. The two quantities are equal.
This question is about number properties. A prime number is a positive integer greater than 1 that has no positive integer divisors other than 1 and itself. The only even prime number is 2. The question states that p is a prime number greater than 2. This means p must be an odd number (e.g., 3, 5, 7, 11, ...). Any odd integer, when divided by 2, will have a remainder of 1. Therefore, Quantity A is always 1, which is equal to Quantity B.
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⏱️ How long is the GRE General Test?
The GRE General Test takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes across five sections. The 30-minute Analytical Writing task always comes first, followed by two Verbal and two Quant sections in any order.
START GRE PRACTICE TEST💵 How much does the GRE cost in 2026?
The GRE General Test fee is $249 everywhere except China, where it is $237.86. Rescheduling or changing your test center costs $55, and each additional score report costs $40.
START GRE PRACTICE TEST📊 What is the GRE score range?
Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored 130-170 in 1-point increments, for a combined 260-340. Analytical Writing is scored separately on a 0-6 scale in half-point increments.
START GRE PRACTICE TEST🧮 Can you use a calculator on the GRE?
Yes. An on-screen calculator is available during the Quantitative Reasoning sections. You cannot bring your own calculator, so practice with a basic one.
START GRE QUANT PRACTICE TEST📖 What question types are on GRE Verbal?
Verbal Reasoning uses Reading Comprehension, Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence questions. It has 27 questions: 12 in 18 minutes, then 15 in 23 minutes.
START GRE VERBAL PRACTICE TEST➗ What question types are on GRE Quant?
Quant uses Quantitative Comparison, multiple-choice (select one or select one or more) and Numeric Entry questions. It has 27 questions: 12 in 21 minutes, then 15 in 26 minutes.
START GRE QUANT PRACTICE TEST🔀 Is the GRE an adaptive test?
Yes, it is section-level adaptive. The first Verbal and first Quant sections are of average difficulty, and the difficulty of the second section depends on how you did on the first.
START GRE PRACTICE TEST✍️ What is the GRE essay now?
Since September 22, 2023 the GRE has one 30-minute "Analyze an Issue" writing task. The "Analyze an Argument" task was removed when the test was shortened.
START GRE ESSAY PRACTICE TEST🔁 How often can you retake the GRE?
You can take the GRE General Test once every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12-month period. This applies even if you canceled scores from an earlier attempt.
START GRE PRACTICE TEST📬 When do GRE scores come out?
Official GRE scores appear in your ETS account 8-10 days after your test date, and ETS emails you when they are ready. ScoreSelect lets you choose which test dates to send to schools.
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