GRE Practice Test 2

Full-length exam (1 hour 58 minutes)

Test Structure

Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes | Total Questions: 81

Analytical Writing

1

30 min

Verbal Section 1

20

35 min

Verbal Section 2

20

35 min

Quant Section 1

20

35 min

Quant Section 2

20

35 min

Analyze an Issue Task

30 minutes

Instructions

Write an essay in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement above. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how those considerations shape your position.

Statement

"The most effective way to understand contemporary society is through the study of its entertainment, specifically television, film, and popular music. While some argue that examining political institutions, economic systems, and social structures provides better insight into how society functions, entertainment is actually the truest mirror of a culture's values, anxieties, and aspirations."

Scoring Guide

  • Analyze the issue and take a clear position
  • Develop and support the position with compelling reasons and examples
  • Be well-organized and clearly articulated
  • Demonstrate control of standard written English

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