{"id":16821,"date":"2025-12-23T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=16821"},"modified":"2025-12-23T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:40:00","slug":"master-the-new-shorter-gre-gre-sample-questions-and-expert-explanations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/master-the-new-shorter-gre-gre-sample-questions-and-expert-explanations\/","title":{"rendered":"Master the New Shorter GRE: GRE Sample Questions and Expert Explanations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is the GRE test?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The GRE test (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized exam used for graduate and business school admissions. In 2025, it features a shortened format of 1 hour and 58 minutes, testing your skills in Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You may notice a content gap online, where most online resources still use the old 3-hour format. This blog and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/product\/gre-practice-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peterson\u2019s GRE Prep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide GRE test sample questions specifically for the new, streamlined version.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is on the GRE? The Section Breakdown<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Content:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytical Writing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 Essay &#8211; Analyze an Issue &#8211; 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verbal Reasoning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 27 Questions total across two sections: 18min + 23 min = 41 minutes total.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quantitative Reasoning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 27 Questions total across two sections: 21 min + 26 min = 47 minutes total.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Is the GRE section-adaptive?<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, your performance on the first section determines the difficulty of the GRE test second section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>GRE Exam Sample Questions: Quantitative Reasoning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In the QR section, there are five types of math questions: Quantitative Comparison, Multiple-choice (Single-select), Multiple-choice (Multiple-select), Numeric Entry, and Data Interpretation Sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the question below of sample GRE questions, you\u2019ll find a multiple-choice, multiple-selection question, and you\u2019ll check all answers that apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If x<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(x \u2013 5)<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = 36 and x<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; 0, which of the following could be the value of x?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. -6<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. -1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. 1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D. 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E. 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>F. 6<\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct answers are D, E, and F.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16828\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03-300x201.png\" alt=\"GRE sample question answer\" width=\"559\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03-1536x1030.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03-270x180.png 270w, https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03-770x515.png 770w, https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23121924\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-12.20.03.png 1754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>GRE Sample Questions: Verbal Reasoning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Verbal Reasoning section prioritizes logic and context over rote memorization. You\u2019ll encounter questions on reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence in the format of multiple-choice (single-select), multiple-choice (multiple-select), select-in-passage questions, text completion questions, and sentence equivalence questions. Below is one of the Peterson\u2019s GRE practice questions for Verbal Reasoning:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dedicated vegetarians regard eating meat to be downright ____________.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. acceptable<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. laudable\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. palliative<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D. pernicious<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E. dauntless<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct answer is D.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Someone extremely dedicated to never eating animals might have very strong and negative opinions regarding the eating of meat, so the most logical answer is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pernicious,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since it means injurious, destructive, or immoral. Choices A and B are essentially the opposite since <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acceptable <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means &#8220;worthy of being accepted&#8221; and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laudable <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means &#8220;worthy of being celebrated.&#8221; The other responses do not fit the context.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>GRE Online Practice Test &amp; Study Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static questions like this aren&#8217;t enough for GRE preparation; for the best score chance, practice the timing of the GRE test and get acquainted with GRE model questions<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the Analytical Writing section!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where can I find more GRE practice questions?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best way to prepare is to combine specific GRE exam sample questions with a full-length, timed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/product\/gre-practice-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRE online practice test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build stamina for the 1-hour and 58-minute exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about the GRE<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Q: How many questions are on the new, shorter GRE?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There are 55 total questions (27 Verbal, 27 Quant, 1 Writing).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q: Can I skip questions and come back?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Yes, the GRE test allows you to mark and review questions within the same section. This means you can preview and review a section, mark questions within a section to return to later, and change and edit answers within a section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q: Where can I get more GRE model questions?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Peterson&#8217;s offers a comprehensive database of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/product\/gre-practice-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sample GRE questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and full-length exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Go On and Ace This Test!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re confident in your abilities. Remember to study up and crush the GRE!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the GRE test? The GRE test (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized exam used for graduate and business school admissions. 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