Read these sample GRE questions and prepare yourself accordingly.

Verbal Reasoning

Text Completion

Question: The artist's latest work was so __________ that it left critics and audiences alike in a state of disbelief.

• A) mundane

• B) profound

• C) unremarkable

• D) derivative

Correct Answer: B) profound

Sentence Equivalence

Question: The committee's decision to __________ the project was met with widespread approval from the community.

• A) endorse

• B) reject

• C) abandon

• D) support

Correct Answers: A) endorse and D) support (Both choices create a sentence that conveys a similar meaning.)

Reading Comprehension

Excerpt: "The rapid development of technology has transformed communication, making it instantaneous and global."
Question: What is the primary effect of technological advancements on communication as mentioned in the passage?

• A) It has made communication more complex.

• B) It has increased the speed and reach of communication.

• C) It has reduced the need for face-to-face interaction.

Correct Answer: B) It has increased the speed and reach of communication.

Quantitative Reasoning

Quantitative Comparison

Question: Compare Quantity A and Quantity B:

• Quantity A: 3434

• Quantity B: 8181

Answer: Quantity A equals 81. Therefore, both quantities are equal.

Multiple Choice

Question: If x+2=10x+2=10, what is the value of xx?

• A) 6

• B) 8

• C) 10

• D) 12

Correct Answer: A) 8 (Solving gives x=10−2=8x=10−2=8).

Numeric Entry

Question: If Renaldo earns a commission of 10.5% on his sales plus a salary of $2,500 and his total earnings for the month are $3,025, what were his total sales?
Set up the equation:

0.105x+2500=30250.105x+2500=3025

Solving gives:

0.105x=525  ⟹  x=5250.105=50000.105x=525⟹x=0.105525​=5000

Correct Answer: $5,000.

Analytical Writing

Issue Task Sample

Prompt: "All students should study the same national curriculum until college."
Task: Write a response discussing your agreement or disagreement with this statement, providing reasons and examples to support your position.

Argument Task Sample

Prompt: "The following is a recommendation from the Board of Directors at a bookstore: We recommend that this bookstore open a café."
Task: Analyze the argument's reasoning and provide a critique based on logical reasoning.These examples reflect the types of questions you can expect on the GRE, helping you to familiarize yourself with the format and content areas.