Section One Verbal

Here you have the best Test Prep GRE Section 1 Verbal practice exam questions

  • You have 316 total questions across 64 pages (5 per page)
  • These questions were last updated on March 26, 2026
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Question 1 of 316

SCALE : TONE :

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Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is A.

This is a "part-to-whole" analogy. A musical SCALE is comprised of a series of TONES that are arranged in a fixed sequence; similarly, the spectrum is comprised of a series of colors arranged in a particular sequence.
Question 2 of 316

SANDAL : FOOTPRINT ::

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The suggested answer is E.

This is a "symptom or sign" analogy. A SANDAL leaves behind it a FOOTPRINT that traces the sandal’s path; similarly, a boat leaves behind it awake that traces the boats path.
Question 3 of 316

DAM : DELUGE ::

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The suggested answer is C.

This is an "operates against" (prevention) analogy. You DAM (a body of water) to prevent a DELUGE (sudden, enormous flow); similarly, you lock something like a door or a safe in order to prevent a theft
Question 4 of 316
WAR : OFFENSIVE ::
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The suggested answer is C.

This is an "environment for" analogy. An OFFENSIVE (a noun here) is an event — a planned attack — that typically occurs during a WAR. Similarly, a dream is an event that typically occurs during slumber(deep sleep). As for choice (D), soccer is an event that might take place in a stadium. But to say that soccer usually occurs in a stadium would be an overstatement. Also, a stadium is a physical place, whereas WAR and slumber are events.
Question 5 of 316

SONG : SERENADE ::

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The suggested answer is A.

This is a "type of" (special category) analogy. A SERENADE is a special kind of SONG, one sung by a lover to his beloved, sometimes in secret; similarly, a tryst is a special kind of appointment, one made by lovers, often in secret.

About the Test Prep GRE Section 1 Verbal Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Test Prep GRE Section 1 Verbal (Section One Verbal) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 316 practice questions across 64 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

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Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our GRE Section 1 Verbal questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.