How many sections are in the GRE?

What sections are there in GRE?

By Whizstorm 2018-05-09

How many sections are in the GRE?

GRE has following three sections

#1 Verbal Reasoning:

The Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to

Analyze and draw inferences from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify and analyze author's viewpoints, perceptions and assumptions; comprehend various levels of meaning like literal, figurative and author's intent
Select important points; differentiate main from minor or relevant points; summarize text; comprehend the organization and structure of the text
Comprehend and analyze the intent and meaning of words, sentences and entire texts; understand and analyses relationships among words and among concepts

#2 Quantitative Reasoning:

The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to:

Understand, deduce and analyze quantitative information then solve problems using mathematical models
Apply the elementary skills and fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis
You can use the on-screen calculator in the Quantitative Reasoning section during the computer-delivered test. In case of the paper-delivered test, the test center will provide a calculator.

#3 Analytical Writing:

The Analytical Writing section measures your ability to:

Articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
Support ideas with relevant details, causes, reasons and examples
Study, examine and analyze claims and accompanying evidence
Organize and put-up a well-focused, rational and coherent discussion
Utilize optimally the elements of standard written English in a controlled manner

The Analytical Writing section requires you to provide focused responses based on the tasks presented, so you can accurately demonstrate your skill in directly responding to a task.