GAT (Qudurat) Sample Questions: Verbal & Quantitative Practice in English

The GAT (General Aptitude Test, known locally as Qudurat) is one of the most important exams Saudi students sit before university. Run by ETEC/Qiyas, it has two sections — Verbal and Quantitative — totalling around 120 multiple-choice questions, and your result (scored 1–100, valid for five years) typically makes up roughly 30–50% of the university admission composite alongside your GPA and the SAAT/Tahsili test.

The single most important thing to understand is that the GAT is an aptitude test, not a memorized syllabus. You can\’t simply revise a textbook the night before. It measures how you reason with words and numbers, so the best preparation is working through realistic questions until the patterns become second nature. Below are illustrative GAT sample questions for both sections — analogies, sentence completion, arithmetic, and geometry — each with a full worked explanation in English. These are generic practice examples written to mirror the style of the test; they are not real exam questions.

How the GAT Verbal and Quantitative Sections Work

Before you practise, it helps to know what each section is actually testing. The Verbal section measures reasoning with language: verbal analogies, sentence completion, reading comprehension, contextual error, and odd-one-out questions. It is about relationships and logic between words, not obscure vocabulary.

The Quantitative section measures reasoning with numbers: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and basic data analysis or comparisons. The maths itself rarely goes beyond the high-school level — what makes it challenging is the time pressure and the way questions are phrased to reward clear thinking over rote calculation.

Because the content is broad but shallow, volume and variety of practice matter more than any single trick. Working through hundreds of timed questions trains you to recognise question types instantly, which is exactly where most of your score gains come from.

GAT Verbal Sample Questions: Analogies

Analogy questions give you a pair of words with a relationship, and ask you to find a second pair with the same relationship. The skill is identifying the precise link, then testing each option against it.

Example 1. Author : Book :: ?

(A) Reader : Library  (B) Composer : Symphony  (C) Singer : Audience  (D) Editor : Newspaper

Answer: (B). The relationship is \”creator : the work they create.\” An author creates a book; a composer creates a symphony. A reader does not create a library, and a singer does not create an audience, so those are out.

Example 2. Thirst : Drink :: ?

(A) Hunger : Eat  (B) Sleep : Tired  (C) Cold : Winter  (D) Fear : Brave

Answer: (A). The link is \”a need : the action that satisfies it.\” Thirst is relieved by drinking; hunger is relieved by eating. Watch out for (B), which reverses the cause-and-effect direction.

Example 3. Glove : Hand :: ?

(A) Hat : Weather  (B) Shoe : Foot  (C) Ring : Gold  (D) Belt : Buckle

Answer: (B). The relationship is \”a covering : the body part it covers.\” A glove covers a hand; a shoe covers a foot. (D) is a part-to-whole trap, not a covering relationship.

GAT Verbal Sample Questions: Sentence Completion

Sentence completion gives you a sentence with one or two missing words. The correct answer must fit the logic and tone of the sentence, signalled by words like although, because, despite, or therefore.

Example 1. Although the report was extremely detailed, its main conclusion remained ______.

(A) clear  (B) ambiguous  (C) accurate  (D) lengthy

Answer: (B). The word \”although\” signals a contrast: detail would normally make something clear, so the conclusion must be the opposite — unclear, i.e. ambiguous.

Example 2. Because she had prepared thoroughly, the candidate answered every question with ______.

(A) hesitation  (B) confidence  (C) reluctance  (D) confusion

Answer: (B). \”Because she had prepared thoroughly\” sets up a positive cause, so the result should be positive. Thorough preparation produces confidence.

Example 3. The new policy was intended to ______ traffic, but it actually ______ congestion in the city centre.

(A) reduce … increased  (B) reduce … lowered  (C) cause … created  (D) ignore … solved

Answer: (A). The word \”but\” demands a contrast between intention and outcome. A traffic policy is meant to reduce traffic, yet \”but\” tells us the opposite happened — congestion increased.

GAT Quantitative Sample Questions: Arithmetic

Arithmetic questions reward clean setup and mental shortcuts. Read carefully for what is actually being asked — the answer is often one step beyond the obvious calculation.

Example 1. A shirt costs 80 SAR. During a sale it is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price?

(A) 55 SAR  (B) 60 SAR  (C) 65 SAR  (D) 75 SAR

Answer: (B). 25% of 80 = 20, so the discount is 20 SAR. Sale price = 80 − 20 = 60 SAR. A faster route: paying 75% of 80 = 0.75 × 80 = 60.

Example 2. If the average of 5 numbers is 14, what is their total sum?

(A) 19  (B) 56  (C) 70  (D) 280

Answer: (C). Average = sum ÷ count, so sum = average × count = 14 × 5 = 70. This is one of the most common GAT relationships — memorise it.

Example 3. A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. At the same speed, how far will it travel in 5 hours?

(A) 320 km  (B) 360 km  (C) 400 km  (D) 480 km

Answer: (C). Speed = 240 ÷ 3 = 80 km/h. In 5 hours: 80 × 5 = 400 km. Alternatively, scale the ratio: 240 × (5/3) = 400.

Example 4. What is 15% of 15% of 400?

(A) 9  (B) 12  (C) 60  (D) 120

Answer: (A). First, 15% of 400 = 60. Then 15% of 60 = 9. The trap answer (C) is what you get if you stop after one step.

GAT Quantitative Sample Questions: Geometry

Geometry on the GAT relies on a small set of core formulas — areas, perimeters, angles, and the Pythagorean theorem. Knowing these cold lets you solve quickly.

Example 1. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its area?

(A) 17 cm²  (B) 34 cm²  (C) 60 cm²  (D) 120 cm²

Answer: (C). Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm². Don\’t confuse this with the perimeter, which would be 2 × (12 + 5) = 34.

Example 2. A right triangle has legs of 3 cm and 4 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

(A) 5 cm  (B) 6 cm  (C) 7 cm  (D) 12 cm

Answer: (A). By the Pythagorean theorem, hypotenuse² = 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25, so the hypotenuse = √25 = 5 cm. The 3-4-5 triangle appears constantly — recognise it on sight.

Example 3. Two angles of a triangle measure 50° and 60°. What is the third angle?

(A) 60°  (B) 70°  (C) 80°  (D) 110°

Answer: (B). The angles of a triangle always sum to 180°. So the third angle = 180 − (50 + 60) = 180 − 110 = 70°.

Example 4. A circle has a radius of 7 cm. Using π ≈ 22/7, what is its circumference?

(A) 22 cm  (B) 44 cm  (C) 49 cm  (D) 154 cm

Answer: (B). Circumference = 2πr = 2 × (22/7) × 7 = 44 cm. Note that 154 cm² would be the area (πr²), a classic distractor.

How to Turn Sample Questions Into a Real Score Gain

A handful of examples like these are a great start, but real progress on an aptitude test comes from repetition across many question types under timed conditions. Each time you solve a question, do three things: confirm the correct answer, understand why the wrong options are wrong, and note the shortcut so you solve faster next time. Over hundreds of questions, this is what moves your score.

This is exactly how ZamaTime\’s GAT course in English is built for international and English-curriculum students in Saudi Arabia. Instead of a few sample questions, you get a practice bank of 4,800+ questions with auto-graded quizzes, chapter-by-chapter recorded video lessons, and constantly updated tajmeeat (collections of recently seen exam-style questions) — all explained in clear English. You can even start with a free diagnostic Level Test to see exactly where your verbal and quantitative scores stand before you commit.

Course options range from the focused GAT Basic and GAT Advanced tiers (168 SAR each) to the full GAT Comprehensive bundle (297 SAR), plus the ZamaGAT e-Book (20 SAR) if you prefer to read. New cohorts open every month, so you can align your prep with your test date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these GAT sample questions real exam questions from Qiyas?

No. The examples above are generic illustrative questions written to mirror the style and difficulty of the GAT (Qudurat). ETEC/Qiyas does not publish its live exam questions. The value of practising with realistic samples is in learning the question patterns and reasoning shortcuts, which transfer directly to the real test.

Can I take the GAT in English?

The GAT is offered in Arabic and English versions through ETEC/Qiyas. English-curriculum and international students in Saudi Arabia often prefer to prepare in English, which is why ZamaTime built an English-first GAT course covering both the verbal and quantitative sections with explanations in clear English.

How many questions are on the GAT and how is it scored?

The GAT has roughly 120 multiple-choice questions split across two sections — Verbal and Quantitative. It is scored on a scale of 1 to 100, the result is valid for five years, and it typically counts for around 30–50% of your university admission composite alongside your GPA and the SAAT/Tahsili test.

What is the best way to prepare for an aptitude test like the GAT?

Because the GAT measures reasoning rather than a memorized syllabus, the most effective preparation is consistent practice across many question types under timed conditions. Review why each wrong answer is wrong, learn the fastest method for each question type, and build speed through volume. A large practice bank with auto-graded quizzes and recent tajmeeat collections — like the one in ZamaTime\’s course — is ideal for this.

Ready to move from a few sample questions to a complete, exam-ready prep plan? Start with the free diagnostic Level Test to pinpoint your current verbal and quantitative levels, then build your score with a 4,800+ question bank, recorded video lessons, and constantly updated tajmeeat — all in clear English. Explore ZamaTime\’s GAT course in English and join the next monthly cohort to start practising today.