Verbal Reasoning, read with intent

23 questions, 45 minutes. Verbal rewards precise reading and airtight logic — our track trains you to spot the trap answers before you fall for them.

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23
Questions on the exam
45
Minutes to complete it
3
Question formats tested
1,600+
Quant questions in our bank
WHAT IT TESTS

Reading closely, reasoning cleanly

Verbal isn't about vocabulary — it's about tracking an argument's logic and a passage's structure well enough to spot exactly where an answer choice goes wrong.

Critical Reasoning

Strengthen, weaken, assumption, and flaw questions — spotting the gap in an argument's logic under time pressure.

Reading Comprehension

Dense passages on business, science, and social topics — tested on main idea, inference, and detail retrieval.

Sentence logic & structure

Parsing dense, jargon-heavy sentences quickly enough to hold the full argument in your head at once.

QUESTION TYPES

How Verbal questions are actually built

The section blends three recognizable formats. Learn to spot which one you're looking at, and the right approach gets automatic.

TYPE 1 · CRITICAL REASONING
A short argument, one flaw to find
A short passage makes a claim from evidence. Your job: strengthen it, weaken it, or find its unstated assumption.
Example question
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
TYPE 2 · READING COMPREHENSION
A dense passage, several angles of attack
A 200–350 word passage is followed by 3–4 questions on main idea, inference, tone, or a specific detail.
Example question
The passage suggests that the author would most likely agree with which of the following?
TYPE 3 · SENTENCE-LEVEL LOGIC
Parsing before evaluating
Dense, qualifier-heavy sentences that hide their real claim. Misreading one word here flips your answer.
Example question
The author's claim rests on the assumption that which of the following is true?
CURRICULUM

The Verbal curriculum, module by module

Module 3
Text Comprehension Skills
6 video lessons · 6 quizzes
01
Active Reading Fundamentals
02
Passage Mapping System
03
Language Signals. Pivots, Contrast, and Emphasis
04
Main Idea vs Primary Purpose
05
Structure & Function Questions
06
Tone, Attitude & Stance
Module 6
Text Analysis and Inference
8 video lessons · 8 quizzes
01
Detail & Specific Reference Questions
02
Inference & Must‑Be‑True
03
Author’s Argument & Viewpoint Shifts
04
Evidence, Examples & Analogy
05
Vocabulary‑in‑Context & Precise Paraphrasing
06
Science/Tech Passages. Jargon Management
07
Humanities/Social Science Passages. Argument Nuance
08
Multi‑Paragraph Coherence & Global Reasoning
Module 9
Argument Analysis and Evaluation
6 video lessons · 6 quizzes
01
CR Orientation. Arguments 101
02
Assumptions I. Necessary vs Sufficient
03
Strengthen the Argument
04
Weaken the Argument
05
Evaluate the Argument
06
Resolve/Explain the Paradox
Module 12
Inference and Argument Completion
2 video lessons · 2 quizzes
01
Inference
02
Role of Statement / Boldface
Module 15
Logical Fallacies and Argument Structure
5 video lessons · 5 quizzes
01
Causal Reasoning
02
Statistical Reasoning
03
Conditional Logic & Quantifiers
04
Plans, Proposals & Policy Arguments
05
Comparison & Analogy Arguments
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The GMAT is an admissions exam designed specifically for graduate business and management programs. It assesses quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, critical thinking, and the ability to analyze and interpret data.

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The current GMAT consists of three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. All three sections contribute equally to your total GMAT score.

How long is the GMAT exam?

The GMAT takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, excluding an optional 10-minute break. It contains 64 questions: 21 Quantitative Reasoning questions, 23 Verbal Reasoning questions, and 20 Data Insights questions. Each section lasts 45 minutes.

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The current GMAT total score ranges from 205 to 805, with scores reported in 10-point intervals and ending in 5. Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights are weighted equally when calculating the total score.

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An on-screen calculator is available during the Data Insights section. Calculators are not permitted during Quantitative Reasoning, so that section must be completed using mental calculations and your approved whiteboard.

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