GRE : for starters

GRE or the graduate record examination is a test of knowledge in English and Maths. It is basically taken by students to gain admissions in various universities at the United states of America (USA).

The GRE consists of 4 sections.

1. Verbal
2. Math
3. Analytical writing

Section 1 : VERBAL

* Multiple choice questions.
* Total of 30 questions and a time limit of 30 minutes.
* Analogies, antonyms, sentence completion and Reading comprehension.
* Maximum marks : 800

Section 2 : QUANTITATIVE

* Multiple choice questions.
* Total of 28 questions with a time limit of 45 minutes.
* The section tests your knowledge of high school math.
* Maximum marks : 800

Section 3 : ANALYTICAL WRITING SECTION

This section basically consists of two tasks.

1. Issue
2. Argument

ISSUE :

* An essay on a given topic.
* Two topics to choose from.
* A time limit of 45 minutes.

ARGUMENT

* Perspective on an argument is to be provided.
* Logical fallacies should be identified.
* A time limit of 30 minutes.

The issue and argument will be evaluated and a potential score will be given on a scale of 6.

The GRE is all about a sum total of the verbal and math section with a maximum of 1600 and an analytical score on a scale of 6.