Similar to other college admissions exams, the verbal section is focused on fundamental reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. This section will contain 60 questions divided into three main categories: Reading comprehension: understanding and interpreting information from a text. Critical thinking: reasoning within the text and beyond the text. Word knowledge: vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, and word choice. The ability to comprehend what you read, construct your thoughts in clear, grammatically correct sentences, and critically analyze ideas are all essential for success in your classes.