GRE Sample Questions
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Quantitative Reasoning
These GRE sample questions are also multiple-choice questions. The question types can be divided into three broad categories.
- Quantitative Comparisons ? In these types of questions, you will be required to find out a relation between two given quantities. The relation could be that of equality or one of the given quantities could be greater or smaller than the other. If the quantities are not comparable on these grounds you can choose the last option that does not mention any of the above relations.
- Problem Solving ? These are discrete quantitative questions where you are required to calculate the answer using mathematical formulas. You are given a problem question for which the answer options are provided. You are required to calculate the answer and chose the correct option.
- Data Interpretation ? This type of GRE sample question contains some data in the form of graphs, charts, tables and diagrams. You are required to interpret this data and answer the questions based on it.
Analytical Writing Section
This is an essay writing section. You are required to write two essays. The two types of essays are classified as follows.
- Issue Task ? In this question you have a choice between two topics. You are supposed to write an essay giving your view regarding the topic and explaining it with logical reasoning. You can give examples to support your view.For example:? Children should be taught English before they are taught any other language.? Present your perspective on the issue given above, using relevant reasons and/or examples to support your views.
- Argument Task ? In this question, you are given a statement that presents the writer?s view. You are required to critically analyze the statement, explaining it and its validity. However, you are not supposed to give your views regarding the statement.
Sources Of GRE Sample Questions
When it comes to hunting for free GRE sample questions, you are not restricted to books alone. Although it is a general perception that books are the most easily available and a vast source of information, there are other resources also which are equally vast and approachable. Thus you can choose from a variety of sources in order to obtain free GRE sample questions.
The most widely used and modern resource today is the Internet. You have many web sites that have free GRE sample questions. The official web site of ETS, www.ets.org/gre/ is the most authentic web site of them all. In fact, it is considered enough for all kinds of information regarding the GRE. The official web site also contains a special software called the POWERPREP, which is designed for the purpose of preparing for the test. It also includes free GRE sample questions to facilitate practice of the same. Other web sites that include free GRE sample questions are www.bestsamplequestions.com, www.educationindex.net, www.greguide.com etc.
You can find a free GRE sample questions bank in coaching centers also. These centers give a lot of practice to the students in their classes. Books like Kaplan GRE Exam 2008 Primer Program by Kaplan provide a combination of test-taking strategies and the latest technology through which you can get additional sample questions every month. You can also get CD-ROMs for the same purpose. You can get books that have specific questions of a particular section. For example, GRE CAT: Answers to the Real Essay Questions, 2nd edition, by Arco, Kaplan Math Workbook, sixth edition by Kaplan and The Ultimate Math Refresher for the GRE, GMAT and SAT, by Lighthouse Review.
Free GRE sample questions facilitate the preparation for the test to a great extent. Not only are you better prepared but you also gain confidence, which changes the way you perceive the test on the whole.
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