GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS® General Test Practice Book

In the paper-based General Test, the topics in the analytical writing section will be presented in the test book and you will handwrite your essay responses on the answer sheets provided. Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for each task. It is important to budget your time. Within the 45-minute time limit for the Issue task, you will need to allow sufficient time to choose one of the two topics, think about the issue you’ve chosen, plan a response, and compose your essay. Within the 30- minute time limit for the Argument task, you will need to allow sufficient time to analyze the argument, plan a critique, and compose your...