Some GRE question types appear so rarely that many students skip preparing for them altogether. But when one of these questions shows up on test day, it can quickly disrupt your timing and confidence if you’re not ready. In this video, Erika Tyler-John, expert GRE instructor with a 339 score, 10+ years of teaching experience, and 4M+ YouTube views, breaks down 9 uncommon GRE question types every serious test taker should recognize instantly.

These questions aren’t difficult because of the content—they feel difficult because they look unfamiliar. Once you know what you’re dealing with, they become far more manageable.

Erika explains what makes these rare question types feel intimidating and shares efficient strategies to identify the underlying concept quickly, so you don’t waste time second-guessing yourself under pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize uncommon GRE question types
• Why do these questions feel harder than they are
• How to apply familiar strategies to unfamiliar formats
• How to avoid wasting time or guessing blindly

This video will help you stay calm when something unfamiliar appears, avoid panic-driven mistakes, and protect valuable points on questions that many students miss simply due to lack of exposure.




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