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GRE General Test prep with 601 original practice questions, ETS current test structure mapping, Verbal and Quant drills, writing strategy, weighted mocks, flashcards, and topic recovery.
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Analytical Writing
1 scored + 0 pretest
One Analyze an Issue task focused on clear position, reasons, examples, organization, and standard written English.
Verbal Reasoning
27 scored + 0 pretest
Reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence, vocabulary in context, inference, structure, and argument reasoning.
Quantitative Reasoning
27 scored + 0 pretest
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis, quantitative comparison, numeric entry, and problem solving.
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Official Outline Coverage Map
Coverage is mapped to official outline item counts so content depth can be checked without hard-coding a single exam.
| Topic | Official outline items | Your questions | Your flashcards | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue Task and Argument Development | 1 | 11 | 10 | Strong |
| Reading Comprehension Main Ideas and Details | 5 | 50 | 10 | Priority |
| Reading Inference, Function and Structure | 5 | 50 | 10 | Priority |
| Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence | 5 | 49 | 10 | Priority |
| Vocabulary in Context and Logical Word Choice | 4 | 49 | 10 | Strong |
| Critical Reasoning and Argument Structure | 4 | 49 | 10 | Strong |
| Verbal Strategy, Adaptivity and Timing | 4 | 48 | 10 | Good |
| Arithmetic, Ratios and Percent | 5 | 50 | 10 | Priority |
| Algebra, Equations and Functions | 5 | 50 | 10 | Priority |
| Geometry, Coordinate Geometry and Measurement | 5 | 49 | 10 | Strong |
| Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability | 5 | 49 | 10 | Priority |
| Quantitative Comparison | 4 | 49 | 10 | Priority |
| Numeric Entry and Problem Solving Strategy | 3 | 48 | 10 | Good |
How to use this guide
How to study for the GRE
Build every answer around the exact task: passage evidence, blank logic, argument structure, equation setup, units, data labels, and section-level timing.
1. Identify the task
Writing position, main idea, inference, blank logic, argument role, equation, comparison, or data interpretation.
2. Mark constraints
Find passage scope, clue words, variables, units, graph labels, answer format, and section timing.
3. Test choices or cases
Compare choices to evidence, or test valid quantitative cases before committing.
4. Check fit
Verify support, sentence meaning, calculation scale, units, and whether the answer matches the exact prompt.
Issue Task and Argument Development
This topic covers position, claim development, examples, organization, focus, reasoning, transitions, and control of standard written English for the single GRE Analyze an Issue task.
Key rules
Rule 1
Issue Task and Argument Development questions test reasoning under the current GRE General Test structure.
Exam cue: Name the question type, then mark the evidence, blank logic, argument role, equation, table label, or writing goal.
Rule 2
The best answer identifies the task, evidence, relationship, equation, quantity, or writing move before comparing choices.
Exam cue: Check scope, contrast words, quantifiers, units, graph labels, variable definitions, and whether the answer fits every condition.
Rule 3
Eliminate choices that add outside assumptions, reverse the relationship, ignore wording, misuse units, or answer a nearby but different task.
Exam cue: Use review time to verify the exact prompt, not just the topic that first looked familiar.
Common traps
Choosing a familiar word, formula, or claim without testing it against the exact context.
Prevention: Name the controlling rule before selecting the answer.
Treating a GRE reasoning item like a memorization item rather than a task about relationships.
Prevention: Name the controlling rule before selecting the answer.
Skipping the final reasonableness check for passage support, sentence meaning, or quantitative scale.
Prevention: Name the controlling rule before selecting the answer.
Memory anchors
Issue Position
A strong Issue essay takes a clear position that directly responds to the prompt.
Reason
Each body paragraph should advance a reason that supports the position.
Example
Examples should illustrate the reason rather than merely repeat the claim.
Qualification
A qualification can refine the position without losing clarity.
Organization
Organization guides the reader from claim to reasons to conclusion.
Topic Sentence
A topic sentence signals the main purpose of a paragraph.
Transition
Transitions clarify contrast, continuation, concession, or consequence.
Specificity
Specific examples are stronger than broad generalities.
Coherence
Coherence means the essay's ideas fit together logically.
Standard English
Control of grammar, usage, and mechanics supports clarity.
Next best moves
Quick check-up
Use a short quiz to confirm the rule pattern is actually sticking.
Check-up Questions
An Issue prompt asks whether universities should require every undergraduate to take at least one course in the arts. Which thesis responds most effectively?
A writer argues that cities should make public transit free because doing so will reduce traffic. Which additional evidence would most strengthen the essay's reasoning?
Answer all questions to submit.
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FAQ
Common GRE questions
Is this official ETS GRE content?
No. These are original practice questions aligned to ETS's public GRE structure and content descriptions.
What does the current GRE include?
ETS lists one Analytical Writing task, two Verbal Reasoning sections with 27 total questions, and two Quantitative Reasoning sections with 27 total questions.
How is the weighted mock built?
The mock uses a 55-item structure: 1 writing-strategy item, 27 Verbal questions, and 27 Quant questions.
Does this simulate official section-level adaptivity?
The practice bank preserves the current section proportions and topic coverage, but it is not the official ETS adaptive algorithm.
How should I use math mode?
Use math mode for arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis, quantitative comparison, numeric entry, and problem-solving strategy.