Preparing for the GRE isn’t just about studying concepts — it’s about practicing under real exam conditions. Taking timed practice tests trains your brain for pacing, endurance, and accuracy.
This lite practice test gives you a taste of the GRE format with a mix of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning questions. Use it as a warm-up before moving on to the full-length GRE Practice Test PDF (linked at the end).
Instructions
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Total suggested time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Use only the on-screen calculator (basic four-function).
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Work in one sitting for the most realistic practice.
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Mark your answers on the provided answer sheet.
Analytical Writing
Issue Task:
“Universities should require every student to take courses in diverse fields such as philosophy, history, literature, and the arts, regardless of their major.”
→ Write an essay developing your position.
Argument Task:
“The city of Brookhaven plans to reduce traffic congestion by building more bicycle lanes. City officials argue that because more people will cycle to work, traffic will decrease and air quality will improve.”
→ Write a critique discussing the logical flaws in this argument.
Verbal Reasoning (10 Questions)
1. Text Completion
Although the scientist’s theory was initially dismissed as (i)_____, it has since gained (ii)_____ among her peers.
(i) (A) innovative (B) implausible (C) groundbreaking
(ii) (D) acceptance (E) skepticism (F) ridicule
2. Sentence Equivalence
The teacher’s lectures were so _____ that students often struggled to stay awake.
(A) captivating (B) tedious (C) monotonous (D) engaging (E) dull (F) fascinating
3. Reading Comprehension
Passage: “Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels. However, their adoption depends not only on economics but also on political and social factors.”
Q: According to the passage, the adoption of renewable energy depends on:
(A) only technological advances
(B) economics, politics, and social factors
(C) subsidies alone
(D) global agreements
4. Critical Reasoning
If all cats are mammals, and some mammals are carnivores, what can we infer?
(A) All cats are carnivores
(B) Some cats may be carnivores
(C) Some carnivores are not mammals
(D) No cats are carnivores
5. Text Completion
Her explanation was so (i)_____ that even experts found it difficult to follow; many considered it unnecessarily (ii)_____.
(i) (A) lucid (B) convoluted (C) transparent
(ii) (D) complex (E) simplistic (F) obscure
6. Sentence Equivalence
The committee reached a decision after hours of debate, emerging with a plan that was both _____ and _____.
(A) impractical (B) feasible (C) realistic (D) visionary (E) implausible (F) workable
7–10. Reading Comprehension (Short Passage)
Passage: “In the 19th century, railroads transformed economies by connecting previously isolated regions. Goods could be transported quickly and cheaply, leading to new markets and urban growth.”
Q7: The passage primarily discusses:
(A) The decline of railroads
(B) Economic impact of 19th-century railroads
(C) The invention of steam engines
(D) Urban growth in the 21st century
Q8: According to the passage, railroads led to:
(A) Higher transportation costs
(B) Isolation of regions
(C) Expansion of markets
(D) Decline in urban growth
Q9: The author’s tone is best described as:
(A) critical
(B) neutral
(C) nostalgic
(D) humorous
Q10: What can be inferred?
(A) Railroads were not important to 19th-century economies
(B) Railroads made trade more efficient
(C) Railroads slowed urban growth
(D) Railroads reduced demand for markets
Quantitative Reasoning (10 Questions)
1. If 5x = 30, then x = ?
(A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (D) 8
2. A bag contains 4 red, 3 blue, and 3 green balls. Probability of picking a red ball?
(A) 1/10 (B) 2/5 (C) 4/10 (D) 3/10
3. Simplify: (2/3) ÷ (4/9)
(A) 2/3 (B) 3/2 (C) 9/8 (D) 3/4
4. A train travels 120 km in 2 hours. Speed = ?
(A) 50 km/h (B) 60 km/h (C) 70 km/h (D) 80 km/h
5. If y = 2x + 3 and x = 4, then y = ?
(A) 9 (B) 11 (C) 13 (D) 15
6. Area of a circle with radius 7 cm = ? (Use π = 22/7)
(A) 154 (B) 144 (C) 176 (D) 132
7. Median of {5, 8, 10, 12, 15}?
(A) 8 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 15
8. If 2/5 of a number is 14, the number is:
(A) 28 (B) 30 (C) 35 (D) 40
9. Which is greater: √50 or 7?
(A) √50 (B) 7 (C) Equal (D) Cannot be determined
10. If simple interest on $500 at 5% per year for 2 years = ?
(A) $40 (B) $45 (C) $50 (D) $55
Answer Sheet (Lite Test)
| Q# | Answer | Q# | Answer |
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| 1 | 6 | ||
| 2 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 8 | ||
| 4 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 10 |
Answer Key
Verbal:
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B, D
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B, C / C, E
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B
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B
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B, D or B, F
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B, C or B, D or C, F
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B
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C
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B
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B
Quant:
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B
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B
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B
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B
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C
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A
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B
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C
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B
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C
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