GRE 2026 Practice Exam | Quantitative, Verbal &
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GRE 2026 practice exam. This document contains 150 multiple-choice questions covering Quantitative
Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing strategies. Questions are styled after the actual GRE,
including quantitative comparisons, problem solving, reading comprehension, text completion, sentence
equivalence, and writing structure items. Use this exam to sharpen your skills and build test-taking
confidence.
Key Topics Covered
• Quantitative Reasoning – Arithmetic (integers, fractions, percentages, ratios), Algebra (equations,
inequalities, functions), Geometry (lines, angles, circles, triangles, coordinate geometry), Data Analysis
(descriptive statistics, probability, data interpretation from tables/graphs)
• Verbal Reasoning – Reading comprehension (main idea, inference, detail, structure, tone), Text
completion (single-, two-, three-blank), Sentence equivalence (two correct choices), Vocabulary in
context
• Analytical Writing – Issue essay strategies (developing a position, supporting examples), Argument essay
strategies (analyzing flaws, evaluating evidence), Logical fallacies, essay structure
Quantitative Reasoning (Questions 1–70)
1. If 3x + 5 = 20, what is the value of x?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 10
Answer B: 5
Rationale: 3x = 15 → x = 5. Simple linear equation.
2. A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 50
B) 60
C) 70
,D) 80
Answer B: 60
Rationale: Speed = distance / time = = 60 mph.
3. Compare Quantity A: (3⁴)² and Quantity B: 3⁶
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined.
Answer A: Quantity A is greater.
Rationale: (3⁴)² = 3⁸ = 6561; 3⁶ = 729. Quantity A (3⁸) is larger? Actually 3⁸ = 6561, 3⁶ = 729, so A > B. I
made error. Let me correct: 3⁸ > 3⁶, so A > B. So answer should be A. Fix: "Quantity A is greater." I'll adjust.
Rationale: (3⁴)² = 3⁸, which is greater than 3⁶. Exponents multiply: 4×2=8.
4. What is the slope of the line passing through points (2,3) and (5,9)?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer B: 2
Rationale: Slope = (9-3)/(5-2) = 6/3 = 2.
5. A bag contains 4 red, 3 blue, and 5 green marbles. If one marble is chosen at random, what is the
probability it is not blue?
A) 1/4
B) 1/3
C) 3/4
D) 2/3
Answer C: 3/4
Rationale: Total marbles = 12. Not blue = 4+5 = 9. Probability = 9/12 = 3/4.
6. If a = 2b and b = 3c, then a/c = ?
,A) 3
B) 4
C) 6
D) 9
Answer C: 6
Rationale: a = 2b = 2(3c) = 6c → a/c = 6.
7. Which of the following fractions is greatest?
A) 2/3
B) 3/4
C) 5/6
D) 7/8
Answer D: 7/8
Rationale: Convert to decimals: 7/8 = 0.875, highest among them.
8. The average (arithmetic mean) of 6, 10, and x is 9. What is x?
A) 8
B) 11
C) 12
D) 13
Answer B: 11
Rationale: (6+10+x)/3 = 9 → 16+x = 27 → x = 11.
9. Quantity A: The area of a circle with radius 4. Quantity B: The area of a square with side 7.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined.
Answer A: Quantity A is greater.
Rationale: Circle area = π(4²)=16π≈50.27; square area = 49. So circle area is slightly larger.
10. If 20% of a number is 30, what is 50% of the same number?
, A) 45
B) 75
C) 100
D) 150
Answer B: 75
Rationale: 0.2x = 30 → x = 150; 0.5×150 = 75.
11. Solve for x: 2(x – 3) + 4x = 18
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer B: 4
Rationale: 2x-6+4x=18 → 6x=24 → x=4.
12. A rectangle has length 12 and width 5. What is the length of its diagonal?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 13
D) 15
Answer C: 13
Rationale: Diagonal = √(12²+5²)=√(144+25)=√169=13.
13. In a certain class, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. If there are 12 boys, how many students are in
total?
A) 16
B) 20
C) 24
D) 30
Answer B: 20
Rationale: Boys = 3 parts = 12 → 1 part = 4. Girls = 2 parts = 8. Total = 20.
Analytical Writing Questions with Answers | INSTANT
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GRE 2026 practice exam. This document contains 150 multiple-choice questions covering Quantitative
Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing strategies. Questions are styled after the actual GRE,
including quantitative comparisons, problem solving, reading comprehension, text completion, sentence
equivalence, and writing structure items. Use this exam to sharpen your skills and build test-taking
confidence.
Key Topics Covered
• Quantitative Reasoning – Arithmetic (integers, fractions, percentages, ratios), Algebra (equations,
inequalities, functions), Geometry (lines, angles, circles, triangles, coordinate geometry), Data Analysis
(descriptive statistics, probability, data interpretation from tables/graphs)
• Verbal Reasoning – Reading comprehension (main idea, inference, detail, structure, tone), Text
completion (single-, two-, three-blank), Sentence equivalence (two correct choices), Vocabulary in
context
• Analytical Writing – Issue essay strategies (developing a position, supporting examples), Argument essay
strategies (analyzing flaws, evaluating evidence), Logical fallacies, essay structure
Quantitative Reasoning (Questions 1–70)
1. If 3x + 5 = 20, what is the value of x?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 10
Answer B: 5
Rationale: 3x = 15 → x = 5. Simple linear equation.
2. A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 50
B) 60
C) 70
,D) 80
Answer B: 60
Rationale: Speed = distance / time = = 60 mph.
3. Compare Quantity A: (3⁴)² and Quantity B: 3⁶
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined.
Answer A: Quantity A is greater.
Rationale: (3⁴)² = 3⁸ = 6561; 3⁶ = 729. Quantity A (3⁸) is larger? Actually 3⁸ = 6561, 3⁶ = 729, so A > B. I
made error. Let me correct: 3⁸ > 3⁶, so A > B. So answer should be A. Fix: "Quantity A is greater." I'll adjust.
Rationale: (3⁴)² = 3⁸, which is greater than 3⁶. Exponents multiply: 4×2=8.
4. What is the slope of the line passing through points (2,3) and (5,9)?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer B: 2
Rationale: Slope = (9-3)/(5-2) = 6/3 = 2.
5. A bag contains 4 red, 3 blue, and 5 green marbles. If one marble is chosen at random, what is the
probability it is not blue?
A) 1/4
B) 1/3
C) 3/4
D) 2/3
Answer C: 3/4
Rationale: Total marbles = 12. Not blue = 4+5 = 9. Probability = 9/12 = 3/4.
6. If a = 2b and b = 3c, then a/c = ?
,A) 3
B) 4
C) 6
D) 9
Answer C: 6
Rationale: a = 2b = 2(3c) = 6c → a/c = 6.
7. Which of the following fractions is greatest?
A) 2/3
B) 3/4
C) 5/6
D) 7/8
Answer D: 7/8
Rationale: Convert to decimals: 7/8 = 0.875, highest among them.
8. The average (arithmetic mean) of 6, 10, and x is 9. What is x?
A) 8
B) 11
C) 12
D) 13
Answer B: 11
Rationale: (6+10+x)/3 = 9 → 16+x = 27 → x = 11.
9. Quantity A: The area of a circle with radius 4. Quantity B: The area of a square with side 7.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined.
Answer A: Quantity A is greater.
Rationale: Circle area = π(4²)=16π≈50.27; square area = 49. So circle area is slightly larger.
10. If 20% of a number is 30, what is 50% of the same number?
, A) 45
B) 75
C) 100
D) 150
Answer B: 75
Rationale: 0.2x = 30 → x = 150; 0.5×150 = 75.
11. Solve for x: 2(x – 3) + 4x = 18
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer B: 4
Rationale: 2x-6+4x=18 → 6x=24 → x=4.
12. A rectangle has length 12 and width 5. What is the length of its diagonal?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 13
D) 15
Answer C: 13
Rationale: Diagonal = √(12²+5²)=√(144+25)=√169=13.
13. In a certain class, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. If there are 12 boys, how many students are in
total?
A) 16
B) 20
C) 24
D) 30
Answer B: 20
Rationale: Boys = 3 parts = 12 → 1 part = 4. Girls = 2 parts = 8. Total = 20.
