The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time (not related to any specific field of study).
The GRE General exam has three sections.
- Quantitative Reasoning
The quantitative reasoning section aims to measure the test taker's ability to
- understand quantitative information
- interpret and analyze quantitative information
- solve problems using mathematical models
- apply basic mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics
- Verbal Reasoning
The verbal reasoning section aims to measure the test taker's ability to
- analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative and author's intent
- select important points; distinguish major from minor or relevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
- understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts
- Analytical Writing
The analytical writing section aims to measure the test taker's ability to
- articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
- support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
- examine claims and accompanying evidence
- sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
- control the elements of standard written English
Source : The GRE official site
