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The GMAT consists of three main parts—the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section

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GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA):-
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) of the GMAT is designed as a direct measure of your ability to think critically and to communicate your ideas.

The AWA consists of two 30-minute writing tasks—Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument.

The issues and arguments presented on the test concern topics of general interest related to business or a variety of other subjects. A specific knowledge of the essay topic is not necessary; only your capacity to write analytically is assessed.

[ii.]
GMAT Quantitative Section:-

The Quantitative section of the GMATmeasures the ability to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, and interpret graphic data. Problem-Solving and Data-Sufficiency questions are intermingled throughout the section. Both types of questions require knowledge of:
[i.] arithmetic
[ii.] elementary algebra
[iii.] commonly known concepts of geometry.

[iii.]
Problem-Solving Questions

Problem-Solving questions are designed to test:
[i.] basic mathematical skills,
[ii.] understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, and
[iii.] the ability to reason quantitatively and solve quantitative problems.


[iv.]
Data-Sufficiency Questions

Data-Sufficiency questions are designed to measure your ability to:
[i.]analyze a quantitative problem
[ii.]recognize which information is relevant
[iii.]determine at what point there is sufficient information to solve a problem.

[v.]
GMAT Verbal Section:-

Three types of multiple-choice questions are used in the Verbal section of the GMAT exam—Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction.

The Verbal section of the GMAT exam measures your ability to:

[i.]read and comprehend written material,
[ii.]reason and evaluate arguments, and
[iii.]correct written material to conform to standard written English.

Reading Comprehension Questions:- Reading Comprehension passages are up to 350 words long. Topics contain material from the social sciences, physical or biological sciences, and business-related areas (marketing, economics, human resource management, etc.).

[vi.]
Critical Reasoning Questions:-
Critical Reasoning questions are designed to test the reasoning skills involved in making arguments, evaluating arguments, and formulating or evaluating a plan of action. Questions are based on materials from a variety of sources. No familiarity with the specific subject matter is needed.

[vii.]
Sentence Correction Questions:-
Sentence Correction questions ask you which of the five choices best expresses an idea or relationship. The questions will require you to be familiar with the stylistic conventions and grammatical rules of standard written English. You must also demonstrate your ability to improve incorrect or ineffective expressions.