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| Graduate Record Examination (GRE) |
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| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
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| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) |
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What is GRE? |
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Which sections are included in GRE? |
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What is included in Verbal Reasoning Section? |
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What is included in Quantitative Reasoning Section? |
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What is included in Analytical Writing Section? |
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| Q.6 |
How are the Sections of GRE scored? |
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| Gmat |
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What is GMAT? |
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| Q.8 |
Which sections are included in GMAT? |
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What is included in Analytical Writing Assessment Section? |
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What is included in Quantitative Section Section? |
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| Q.11 |
What is included in Verbal Section? |
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| Q.12 |
How are the Sections of GMAT scored? |
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More info on GMAT? |
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| Toefl |
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What is TOEFL? |
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| Q.15 |
Which sections are included in TOEFL? |
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What is included in Reading Comprehension Section ? |
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| Q.17 |
What is included in Listening Comprehension Section ? |
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| Q.18 |
What is included in Structure and Written Expression Section ? |
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| Q.19 |
What is included in Essay Writing Section ? |
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| Q.20 |
How are Sections of Toefl scored? |
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| Sat |
Q.21 |
What is SAT? |
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| Q.22 |
Which sections are included in SAT? |
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| Q.23 |
What is included in Writing Section ? |
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| Q.24 |
What is included in Critical Reading Section ? |
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| Q.25 |
What is included in Mathematics Section ? |
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| Answers |
Q.1 |
What is GRE? |
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The GRETM General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. |
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Which sections are included in GRE? |
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The GRE included 3 sections: 1. Analytical Writing , 2. Verbal Reasoning, 3.Quantitative Reasoning |
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What is included in Verbal Reasoning Section? |
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" The skills measured include the test taker's ability to
- analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it
- analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
- recognize relationships between words and concepts "
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What is included in Quantitative Reasoning Section? |
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"The skills measured include the test taker's ability to
- understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
- reason quantitatively
- solve problems in a quantitative setting "
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What is included in Analytical Writing Section? |
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"Analytical Writing — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to
- articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
- examine claims and accompanying evidence
- support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
- sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
- control the elements of standard written English "
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How are the Sections of GRE scored? |
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"Verbal and Quantitative Sections
- Your Verbal and Quantitative scores will depend on your performance on the questions given and on the number of questions answered in the time allotted.
- Both sections are computer adaptive, meaning that the computer selects questions based on your performance on preceding questions and on the requirements of the test design. Test design factors that influence which questions are presented to you include
- The statistical characteristics (including difficulty level) of the questions already answered
- The required variety of question types
- The appropriate coverage of content "
"Analytical Writing Section
- The primary emphasis in scoring the Analytical Writing section is on your critical thinking and analytical writing skills rather than on grammar and mechanics.
- You'll receive a single score for your performance on the Analytical Writing section.
- Your essay score usually is the average of scores from two trained readers, using a 6-point holistic scale. The scale reflects the overall quality of an essay in response to the assigned task.
- If the two assigned scores differ by more than one point on the scale, the discrepancy is adjudicated by a third GRE reader. Otherwise, the scores from the two readings of an essay are averaged and rounded up to the nearest half-point interval (e.g., 3.0, 3.5).
- You'll receive an NS (No Score) if you do not write a response for either of the two tasks in the Analytical Writing section. If you write an essay for only one of the two tasks, you'll receive a score of zero on the task for which no response was provided.
- During the scoring process, your essay responses on the Analytical Writing section will be reviewed by ETS essay-similarity-detection software and by experienced essay readers. "
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What is GMAT? |
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The Graduate Management Admission TestTM (GMATTM) is a standardized assessment—delivered in English—that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. GMAT scores are used by graduate business schools to make admission decisions. |
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Which sections are included in GMAT? |
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The GMAT includes 3 sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing Assessment. |
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What is included in Analytical Writing Assessment Section? |
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"Analytical Writing Assessment
The GMAT exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment
(AWA). The AWA consists of two separate writing
tasks—Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. You
are allowed 30 minutes to complete each one." |
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What is included in Quantitative Section Section? |
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"Quantitative Section
Following an optional ten-minute break, you begin the
Quantitative Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains
37 multiple-choice questions of two question types—Data
Sufficiency and Problem Solving. You will be allowed a
maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section." |
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What is included in Verbal Section? |
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"Verbal Section
After a second optional ten-minute break, you begin the
Verbal Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 41
multiple choice questions of three question types—Reading
Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction.
You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the
entire section." |
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How are the Sections of GMAT scored? |
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"Your score is determined by:
- The number of questions you answer,
- Whether you answer the questions correctly or incorrectly,
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- The level of difficulty and other statistical
characteristics of each question.
The questions in an adaptive test are weighted according to
their difficulty and other statistical properties, not
according to their position in the test." |
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More info on GMAT? |
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GMAT is meant for students
seeking admission into Masters program in Management and
MIS. Skills evaluated in GMAT are Verbal, Math and
Analytical. The maximum score for GMAT is 800. At present
several leading Business Schools in INDIA also require GMAT
scores for admission.
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What is TOEFL? |
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The TOEFLTM (Test of English as
a Foreign Language™) test measures the ability of nonnative
speakers of English to use and understand English as it is
spoken, written, and heard in college and university
settings.
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Which sections are included in TOEFL? |
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The TOEFL includes 4
sections: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written
Expression, Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary, Essay
Writing
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What is included in Reading Comprehension Section ? |
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Reading measures the ability to understand academic reading material.
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What is included in Listening Comprehension Section ? |
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Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and
universities.
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What is included in Structure and Written Expression Section ? |
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Speaking measures the ability to speak English in an academic context
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What is included in Essay Writing Section ? |
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Writing measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate for college and university course work.
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How are Sections of Toefl scored? |
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"Speaking:
- Each of the six tasks is rated from 0 to 4, and the
average of these scores is converted to a scaled score of 0
to 30.
- Human scorers rate the responses. They evaluate the
test-taker's ability in topic development, delivery, and
language use. "
"Writing:
- The two tasks are rated from 0 to 5, and the average of
these scores is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
- Human scorers rate the responses.
- Raters evaluate the integrated writing task on the overall
quality of the writing (organization, appropriate and
precise use of grammar and vocabulary) and the completeness
and accuracy of the content. Scorers rate the independent
writing essay on the overall quality of the writing:
- Development
- Organization
- Appropriate and precise use of grammar and vocabulary "
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What is SAT? |
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"The SAT Reasoning Test is a
measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for
academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you
analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that
you'll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high
school juniors and seniors.
Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200—800,
with two writing subscores for multiple-choice and the
essay. It is administered seven times a year in the U.S.,
Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories, and six times a year
overseas."
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| Q.22 |
Which sections are included in SAT? |
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The SAT included 3 sections: Writing section, Critical Reading section, Mathematics
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| Q.23 |
What is included in Writing Section ? |
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The writing section includes both multiple-choice questions and a direct
writing measure in the form of an essay.
Short Essay
The short essay measures your ability to:
Organize and express ideas clearly
Develop and support the main idea
Use appropriate word choice and sentence structure
You'll be asked to develop a point of a view on an issue,
using reasoning and evidence — based on your own
experiences, readings, or observations — to support your
ideas.
The essay will be scored by trained high school and college
teachers. Each reader will give the essay a score from 1 to
6 (6 is the highest score) based on the overall quality of
the essay and your demonstration of writing competence.
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What is included in Critical Reading Section ? |
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"The critical reading section,
formerly known as the verbal section, includes short reading
passages along with the existing long reading passages.
Analogies have been eliminated, but sentence-completion
questions and passage-based reading questions remain.
The critical reading section measures:
- Sentence Completions
- Passage-based Reading "
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What is included in Mathematics Section ? |
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The SAT
includes mathematics topics from up through a third-year
college preparatory course, such as exponential growth,
absolute value, and functional notation. It also places
emphasis on such topics as linear functions, manipulations
with exponents, and properties of tangent lines. Important
skills such as estimation and number sense are measured
through the multiple-choice and student response (grid-in)
questions (formerly measured in the quantitative comparison
format).
Can I use a calculator?
Yes. Students can use a four-function, scientific, or
graphing calculator. The College Board recommends that
students use at least a scientific calculator for the SAT,
although it's still possible to solve every question without
a calculator.
The math section has two types of questions:
Multiple Choice
Student-Produced Response Questions "
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