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Find the conclusion, the evidence and the gap between them — then strengthen, weaken or evaluate the argument.
GMAT Verbal Reasoning, read with intent
23 questions, 45 minutes. Verbal rewards precise reading and airtight logic — not vocabulary — and the course trains you to spot trap answers before you fall for them.
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- questions on the exam
- 23
- minutes to complete it
- 45
- question types
- 2
- Verbal questions in the bank
- 1,300+
01 — What’s tested
Reading closely, reasoning cleanly
Verbal isn’t a vocabulary or grammar test. It measures how well you follow an argument, separate evidence from conclusion and read dense text precisely.
Passage reading
Dense passages on business, science and the humanities. Track the structure and the author’s view, not every detail.
Main idea Structure Tone
Inference & evidence
Choose what the text supports — no more, no less. Most wrong answers are too broad, too strong or out of scope.
Inference Detail Scope
02 — Question types
How Verbal questions are actually built
Verbal has two question types. Try one of each — pick an answer to see the solution.
Type 1 · Critical Reasoning
A short argument, one gap to find
A paragraph-long argument and a single question: strengthen, weaken, find the assumption, evaluate the argument or explain a paradox. Pin down the conclusion and the gap before you read the answers.
Type 2 · Reading Comprehension
A dense passage, several angles of attack
A passage on business, science or the humanities followed by three or four questions on the main idea, details, inferences and structure. Map the passage as you read — don’t try to memorise it.
Pacing at a glance
About 1 minute 57 seconds per question
45 minutes for 23 questions. Reading Comprehension questions share a passage, so the first question on each passage takes longer — that’s when you read it — and the rest go faster.
- by question 8
- 15:40
- by question 16
- 31:20
- by question 23
- 45:00
03 — Curriculum
The Verbal curriculum, module by module
27 video lessons in 5 modules, each lesson followed by a quiz. Open a module to see its lessons — pick any one to start watching with a free trial.
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Module 03
Module 06
Module 09
Module 12
Module 15
Module 03 Text Comprehension Skills
6 lessons · 6 quizzes
Module 06 Text Analysis and Inference
8 lessons · 8 quizzes
- 6.1 Detail & Specific Reference Questions Video
- 6.2 Inference & Must-Be-True Video
- 6.3 Author’s Argument & Viewpoint Shifts Video
- 6.4 Evidence, Examples & Analogy Video
- 6.5 Vocabulary-in-Context & Precise Paraphrasing Video
- 6.6 Science/Tech Passages. Jargon Management Video
- 6.7 Humanities/Social Science Passages. Argument Nuance Video
- 6.8 Multi-Paragraph Coherence & Global Reasoning Video
Module 09 Argument Analysis and Evaluation
6 lessons · 6 quizzes
Module 12 Inference and Argument Completion
2 lessons · 2 quizzes
Module 15 Logical Fallacies and Argument Structure
5 lessons · 5 quizzes
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What students say
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The mock exams showed me that timing was a much bigger problem than I expected. My accuracy during regular practice was fairly good, but I was losing control of my pace during a full exam. Repeating the mocks helped me develop a more realistic test-day strategy.
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I liked being able to create short, targeted practice sessions instead of completing long sets of unrelated questions. On busy days, I could select one section, choose the difficulty, and work only on the topics that needed attention.
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The analytics helped me notice that most of my mistakes were not caused by difficult questions. I was repeatedly misreading certain details and spending too long on a few specific topics. Once I could see those patterns clearly, my practice became much more focused.
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Before Examero, I kept jumping between videos, question banks, and random study schedules. Having the course, practice sessions, and study plan connected in one platform made my preparation much more structured. I finally knew what I was supposed to work on each day.
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The Verbal section
What does GMAT Verbal Reasoning measure?
Reading comprehension, argument analysis and reasoning in written English. It tests how precisely you read and evaluate arguments, not your vocabulary or grammar.
How many questions are in the Verbal section?
23 questions in 45 minutes, split between Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning.
Is Sentence Correction still tested?
No. Sentence Correction is not part of the current GMAT, so grammar and idioms aren’t tested directly. Older prep materials may still include it because they describe the previous version of the exam.
How long are Reading Comprehension passages?
They vary in length and topic, and each passage comes with several questions. No outside knowledge is needed: every correct answer is supported by the passage.
Do I need an advanced English vocabulary?
No. Verbal is not a vocabulary test or a language test like IELTS or TOEFL. What matters is reading carefully and following the logic of an argument.
Can I change my answers in the Verbal section?
Yes. If you have time left at the end of the section, you can review your answers and change up to three of them.
Should I guess if I run out of time?
Yes. Unanswered questions hurt your score, so answer every question. First eliminate choices that are unsupported, too broad or too narrow, then pick from what remains.
How much time do I have per Verbal question?
About 1 minute 57 seconds on average. The first question on each Reading Comprehension passage takes longer because you read the passage then; the follow-up questions should go faster.
How is the Verbal section scored?
Section scores range from 60 to 90 in one-point steps. Verbal, Quant and Data Insights count equally towards the Total Score.
Preparing with Examero
How does Examero help with GMAT Verbal?
Video lessons on reading strategy and argument analysis, a quiz after every lesson, custom practice sessions, performance analytics and AI recommendations that point out weak topics and recurring mistake patterns.
Can I practise specific Verbal topics?
Yes. You can build sessions by section, topic, difficulty and past performance, and revisit questions you missed to confirm the weakness is fixed.
Is the Verbal course suitable for non-native English speakers?
Yes. It focuses on reading strategy and logic rather than vocabulary, and starts from the basics of active reading and passage mapping.
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