As we all have learned the structure of the GRE® Verbal Reasoning Section, we will go through the subsections and related tips with it.

GRE Verbal Reasoning Section – Text Completion

In this part you need to fill in the missing words in text. Here are some points what you need to know about the GRE® Verbal Reasoning text compilation:

• Question Format: You need to read the statements ranging from one to five sentences long.
• Blanks: Each statement may have one, two, or three blanks to fill in.
• Options: For single-blank questions, there are five options. For two- and three-blank questions, there are three options for each blank.

Your goal is to choose words that not only make the sentence grammatically correct but also keep the passage logical and coherent.

GRE Verbal Reasoning Section – Tips For Text Completion

Here are some major tips to answer the questions of the Text Completion subpart of the GRE® Verbal Reasoning Section as mentioned below.

• Read the whole statement of the given question to get its main idea.
• Look for keywords that show how the sentences are connected together.
• Mark the important words for understanding the text.
• Try to fill the blanks with your own words first, then pick the option that is the best match.
• Fill in the blanks in any order that works for you; you do not have to follow their sequence at all.
• Check your choices by reading the completed statement to make sure it is grammatically correct, logical, and makes sense.

GRE Verbal Reasoning Section – Sentence Equivalence

In the Sentence Equivalence part of GRE® Verbal Reasoning, you need to choose two words to complete a sentence. Here are the major details of the section as mentioned below:

• Sentence: You will get a sentence with one blank.
• Options: There are six words to choose from. Pick two of them.
• Synonyms: The two words you choose should mean the same thing. It means the sentence makes sense with either word in the blank. Both correct answers must be selected to get credit—no partial credit is given for only one correct answer.

GRE Verbal Reasoning Section – Tips For Sentence Equivalence

Here are some major tips to answer the questions of the Sentence Equivalence subpart of the GRE® Verbal Reasoning Section as mentioned below.

• Meaning Matters: The words you choose do not need to be synonyms. The complete sentence should have the same meaning.
• Review All Options: Look at all the choices before picking your answers.
• Use Word Parts: Use root words, prefixes, and suffixes to understand unfamiliar words.
• Try Your Own Words: Before choosing from the options, think of your own words to fill in the blank.
• Double-Check: Read the whole sentence with your choices to make sure it is correct and makes sense.
• Watch for Meaning: Pay attention to any small differences in meaning between the words.

GRE Verbal Reasoning Section – Reading Comprehension

This section tests your ability to understand and analyze written text. Here are some points what you need to know about the GRE® Verbal Reasoning Reading Comprehension as mentioned below:

• Understand Words and Sentences: Know what individual words and sentences mean.
• Understand Paragraphs: Get the meaning of longer sections of text.
• Identify Key Points: Find both major and minor points in a passage.
• Summarize: Summarize the main ideas of a passage.
• Draw Conclusions: Make conclusions based on the text.
• Handle Incomplete Information: Figure out missing details.
• Identify Assumptions: Recognize what the author assumes.
• Analyze Arguments: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an argument.
• Consider Alternatives: Think of other possible explanations.

GRE Verbal Reasoning Section – Tips For Reading Comprehension

Here are some major tips to answer the questions of the Reading Comprehension subpart of the GRE® Verbal Reasoning Section as mentioned below.

• Read the Questions First: This helps you look for answers as you read the passage.
• Find the Main Idea: Identify the topic, scope, and purpose of the passage. Look for key words.
• Separate Facts from Opinions: Know what is a fact and what is an opinion.
• Paraphrase if Needed: Restate the text or questions in your own words to understand them better.
• Consider All Options: Look at all answer choices before deciding.
• Stick to the Passage: Base your answers only on the text, not on your own opinions or outside knowledge.

GRE Verbal Target Score Or Ideal Score

Your target GRE® score should match the average score of admitted students for the program you want.

1. Score Over 160: Ideal for most programs.
2. Score Over 150: Still good for many universities.
3. Score Below 150: Might make it harder to get into top universities.

Check the average GRE® Verbal scores for universities you are interested in to see what score will make you competitive.