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PNPAE Verbal Ability Review

Super Tutor TeamUpdated April 26, 20264 min read

PNPAE Verbal Ability Review

PNPAE Verbal tests grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, RC at SHS academic level.

What PNPA asks

Item typeApprox. items
Grammar12
Vocabulary12
Sentence completion8
Sentence improvement6
Reading comprehension12

Drill list

  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Pronoun reference and antecedent agreement
  • Tense consistency
  • Modifier placement
  • Word choice (affect/effect, etc.)
  • Daily English editorial reading

RC

Short and medium passages. Question types: main idea, inference, vocabulary in context, author's tone.

A 3-week drilling plan

WeekFocusVolume target
1Grammar + vocabulary80 items
2Sentence completion + RC60 items
3Mock + remediation1 mock + 40 items

Realistic scores

Diagnostic baselineRealistic test-day score
50%72%
60%80%
70%86%

Where Super Tutor fits

Super Tutor's PNPAE track covers Verbal.

What to read next

The PNPAE 2026 pillar guide covers the full review.

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