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\n[ets.org/gre](ets.org/gre)  \nTable of Contents  \nOverview..............................................................................................................................................3  \nIntroduction to the Analytical Writing Measure ................................................................................................................................................6  \nIntroduction to the Verbal Reasoning Measure .............................................................................................................................................. 14  \nIntroduction to the Quantitative Reasoning Measure......................................................................20  \nUsing the Calculator.......................................................................................................................31  \nTaking the Practice Test ....................................................................................................................32  \nScoring the Practice Test ...................................................................................................................32  \nEvaluating Your Performance ............................................................................................................32  \nPractice Test .......................................................................................................................................34  \nAppendices  \nA – Analytical Writing Scoring Guides and Score Level Descriptions ...................................................... 91  \nB – Sample Analytical Writing Topics, Scored Sample Essay Responses and Reader Commentary..........96  \nC – Practice Test Analytical Writing Topics, Scored Sample Essay Responses and Reader Commentary ....... 105  \nD – Interpretive Information for the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Measures.............. 114  \n[Visit](Visit www.ets.org/gre/prepare)[ www.ets.org/gre/prepare](Visit www.ets.org/gre/prepare) for more information about additional GRE® test preparation materials and services.  \nTest takers with disabilities or health-related needs who need test preparation materials in[an alternate format should contact the ETS Office of Disability Services at](an alternate format should contact the ETS Office of Disability Services at stassd@ets.org)[ stassd@ets.org](an alternate format should contact the ETS Office of Disability Services at stassd@ets.org).  \nFor additional information, [visit](visit www.ets.org/gre/disabilities)[ www.ets.org/gre/disabilities](visit www.ets.org/gre/disabilities).  \nCopyright © 2017 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logos, MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries.  \nOverview  \nThe GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills—skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not related to a specific field of study, but are important for all. The test features question types that reflect the kind of thinking you will do and the skills you need to succeed in graduate and business school.  \nThis publication provides an overview of each of the three measures of the test to help you get ready for test day. It is designed to help you:  \n• Understand what is being tested  \n• Gain familiarity with the question types  \n• Review test-taking strategies  \n• Become familiar with the calculator that will be distributed on test day  \n• Review scored Analytical Writing essay responses and reader commentary  \n• Understand scoring  \n• Practice taking the test  \nIf you are planning to take the computer-delivered GRE General Test, [visit](visit www.ets.org/gre/prepare)[ www.ets.org/gre/prepare](visit www.ets.org/gre/prepare) for test preparati","cbCaimgORxL1hKdW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimgORxL1hKdW","pdf",4379487,117,"English","# Overview\n## Introduction to the Analytical Writing Measure\n## Introduction to the Verbal Reasoning Measure\n## Introduction to the Quantitative Reasoning Measure\n## Using the Calculator\n## Taking the Practice Test\n## Practice Test\n## Appendices\n### A – Analytical Writing Scoring Guides and Score Level Descriptions\n### B – Sample Analytical Writing Topics, Scored Sample Essay Responses and Reader Commentary\n### C – Practice Test Analytical Writing Topics, Scored Sample Essay Responses and Reader Commentary\n### D – Interpretive Information for the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Measures","[{\"question\":\"What does the GRE General Test measure in this practice book?\",\"answer\":\"It measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills intended to be broadly applicable across fields.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the paper-delivered GRE General Test structured?\",\"answer\":\"The paper-delivered test includes two Analytical Writing sections, two Verbal Reasoning sections, and two Quantitative Reasoning sections, with Analytical Writing presented first.\"},{\"question\":\"What rules apply to calculator use on the paper-delivered test?\",\"answer\":\"You may use a basic hand-held calculator only on the Quantitative Reasoning sections, and the calculator is provided at the test site; you cannot use your own calculator.\"}]","GRE practice book 2017 - Paper-delivered GRE General Test Second Edition | PDF",1790510843,295]