Sentence Equivalence Questions Set One

Sentence Equivalence questions consist of a single sentence, one blank, and six answer choices. These questions require you to select two of the answer choices. You receive no credit for partially correct answers.

Sample Sentence Equivalence Questions
Directions: Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

1.  Although it does contain some pioneering ideas, one would hardly characterize the work as __________.

A. orthodox

B. eccentric

C. original

D. trifling

E. conventional

F. innovative

Answer: C and F

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Explicit: clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression

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Related Words
Explicable: Capable of being explained
Explicate: To give a detailed explanation
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1. Candid
2. Frank
3. Straightforward
4. Unequivocal

Sentence Equivalence Question in Revised GRE Test

In computer based, revised GRE test, you will get about four sentence equivalence questions in each GRE Verbal Section, thus you have to answer about eight sentence equivalence questions (as revised GRE contains 2 Verbal Section)

Sentence equivalence questions consists of a single sentence with just one blank, and they will ask you to find two choices that both lead to a complete, coherent sentence and that produces sentences that mean the same thing.

Since, you will have to pick the two answer choices that best complete the sentence; this means the two correct answers are synonyms.

Each sentence equivalence questions in revised GRE test consists of
a. A single sentence
b. One blank
c. Six answer choices.

You have to select two of the answers choices (synonyms) to get the score. If you select only one right answer, you wont get any credit (score) for this partial answer.

Score Interpretation of GRE analytical writing section

The Analytical Writing scores range from 0 to 6, in half-point increments. The Analytical Writing measure consists of two essay tasks—Issue and Argument—and the reported score is the average of a test taker’s scores for the two essays. If an essay response is provided for only one of the two

writing tasks, the task for which no essay response is provided will receive a score of zero. If no essay response is given for both tasks, an NS (No Score) is reported.

A single combined score is reported for GRE analytical writing, though it consists of two essay tasks because it is more reliable than is a score for either task alone. The test assesses "analytical writing," so critical thinking skills (the ability to reason, assemble evidence to develop a position and communicate complex ideas) are assessed along with the writer's control of grammar and the mechanics of writing.

Scores 6 and 5.5

Sustains insightful, in-depth analysis of complex ideas; develops and supports main points with logically compelling reasons and/or highly persuasive examples; is well focused and well organized; skillfully uses sentence variety and precise vocabulary to convey meaning effectively; demonstrates superior facility with sentence structure and usage, but may have minor errors that do not interfere with meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions about Revised GRE General Test: One

1. Can i reschedule Revised GRE General Test Date?
   Yes you can. Rescheduling Revised GRE General Test is permitted within the same testing year (July 1- June 30).
2. How to reschedule Revised GRE General Test date?
   For computer based test you can request to reschedule your test date online. You must reschedule your test registration no later than three full days before your test date (not including the day of your test or the day of your request).
   

Quick Facts about Revised GRE General Test

Duration: 3 Hours, 45 Minutes
Sections: Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing

Cost: $160
Maximum Score: 170

GRE Test Breakdown

1. First Section: Essay Section (One Hour)
   a. Issue essay: 30 minute
   b. Argument essay: 30 minute
2. Two Maths Section of 35 minute each (total 70 minutes)
3. Two Verbal Section of 30 minute each (total 60 minutes)
4. Experimental Section: Either Math or Verbal: 30/35 minute

GRE Revised General Test: Analytical Writing Question Types

The Analytical Writing section of the GRE revised General Test consists of two separately timed analytical writing tasks:

• An Analyze an Issue task
• An Analyze an Argument task

Analyze An Issue Task

The Analyze an Issue task assesses your ability to think critically about a topic of general interest and to clearly express your thoughts about it in writing. Each issue statement makes a claim that you can discuss from various perspectives and apply to many different situations or conditions. The issue statement is followed by a set of specific instructions. The specific instructions could be one of the following:

1. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
2. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
   

Text Completion Questions in GRE Revised General Test

Text Completion questions include a passage composed of one to five sentences with one to three blanks. There are three answer choices per blank, or five answer choices if there is a single blank. There is a single correct answer, consisting of one choice for each blank. The examinee receives no credit for partially correct answers.

Sample Text Completion Questions

Directions: For each blank select one entry from the corresponding column of choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

GRE Revised General Test: Verbal Reasoning Question Types

The GRE Verbal Reasoning section of the GRE revised General Test contains three types of questions:

• Reading Comprehension
• Text Completion
• Sentence Equivalence

Reading Comprehension questions appear in sets; Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence questions are independent.

Reading Comprehension Questions

There are three types of Reading Comprehension questions:

Multiple-choice Questions—Select One Answer Choice: These are the traditional multiple-choice questions with five answer choices of which you must select one.

About the GRE® revised General Test

In August 2011, the GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE® General Test.

The overall testing time for the computer-based GRE® revised General Test is about three hours and 45 minutes. There are six sections with a 10-minute break following the third section.

According to ETS: Since the GRE revised General Test, which was introduced in August 2011, features a new design and new question types, using test prep for the prior version of the GRE® General Test is not recommended.

Structure of the Computer-based Test

Analytical Writing

1. One section with two separately timed tasks
2. Number of Questions: One "Analyze an Issue" task and one "Analyze an Argument" task
3. Allotted Time: 30 minutes per task

VerbalReasoning

1. Two sections
2. Number of Questions:Approximately 20 questions per section
3. Allotted Time: 30 minutes per section

Quantitative Reasoning

1. Two sections
2. Number of Questions: Approximately 20 questions per section
3. Allotted Time:35 minutes per section

The Number of questions and the  time of Unscored and Research section,varies.

An unidentified unscored section may be included and may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.

²An identified research section that is not scored may be included, and it is always at the end of the test.

The Analytical Writing section will always be first, while the other five sections may appear in any order.