GMAT Mock Test 1 - Verbal

Part of GMAT Mock Test 1

Verbal

Duration: 65 minutes | 36 questions

4 Reading Comprehension6 Critical Reasoning11 Sentence Correction

GMAT Verbal Reasoning

Reading Comprehension:

These questions test your ability to understand and analyze written material. Read the passage carefully and answer questions based on the information provided.

Critical Reasoning:

These questions test your ability to evaluate arguments and reasoning. Analyze the argument presented and select the best answer based on logical reasoning.

Sentence Correction:

These questions test your ability to identify and correct grammatical errors. Select the best version of the underlined sentence.

Question 1

reading comprehension

Difficulty: medium

According to the passage, which of the following is true about the impact of social media on political discourse?

This question refers to a reading passage.

A) It has completely eliminated traditional media influenceB) It has increased polarization without providing solutionsC) It has only positive effects on democratic participationD) It has remained neutral in political discussionsE) It has decreased overall political engagement

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Question 2

reading comprehension

Difficulty: medium

The author's attitude toward the proposed legislation can best be described as

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Question 3

reading comprehension

Difficulty: hard

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the relationship between social media and traditional media?

This question refers to a reading passage.

A) Social media has entirely replaced traditional mediaB) Traditional media has become obsoleteC) Social media has enabled accountability in ways traditional media could notD) Traditional media is more effective at fostering dialogueE) Social media has no impact on traditional media consumption

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Question 4

reading comprehension

Difficulty: medium

The passage suggests that the key to harnessing social media's potential lies in

This question refers to a reading passage.

A) restricting access to social media platformsB) developing media literacy and digital citizenshipC) eliminating echo chambersD) increasing regulation of content algorithmsE) promoting traditional media over social media

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Question 15

critical reasoning

Difficulty: medium

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?

This question refers to an argument passage.

A) The new program costs significantly more than the old oneB) Students in the program have shown improvement in other subjectsC) The test scores were measured using a different scale than usualD) The improvement was due to factors unrelated to the programE) The program was implemented in only a few schools initially

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Question 16

critical reasoning

Difficulty: hard

The argument relies on which of the following assumptions?

This question refers to an argument passage.

A) The old program was ineffectiveB) Test scores are the best measure of educational successC) The new program will continue to show improvement over timeD) Other factors could not have caused the improvementE) The program was the sole cause of the improved test scores

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Question 17

critical reasoning

Difficulty: medium

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

This question refers to an argument passage.

A) Students in a control group showed no improvementB) The program was implemented during summer vacationC) Teachers received additional training in the new programD) The test scores decreased in schools without the programE) The program focuses primarily on test-taking skills

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Question 18

critical reasoning

Difficulty: hard

The conclusion of the argument can be properly drawn if which of the following is assumed?

This question refers to an argument passage.

A) The test scores are a reliable measure of learningB) The program will be cost-effective in the long runC) Other schools have similar student populationsD) The improvement will continue beyond the first yearE) The program does not have any negative side effects

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Question 19

critical reasoning

Difficulty: hard

Which of the following is an assumption required by the argument?

This question refers to an argument passage.

A) The new program is more expensive than the old oneB) Students' test scores are the primary goal of educationC) No other changes occurred simultaneously with the programD) The program was implemented correctly in all schoolsE) Teachers support the new program

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Question 20

critical reasoning

Difficulty: medium

The argument would be most vulnerable to criticism if

This question refers to an argument passage.

A) the sample size was too smallB) the test scores were measured inconsistentlyC) other factors could have caused the improvementD) the program was not implemented uniformlyE) the improvement was not statistically significant

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Question 26

sentence correction

Difficulty: medium

The results of the study were inconclusive, with neither the experimental group nor the control group showing any significant improvement in test scores. A. with neither the experimental group nor the control group showing B. with neither the experimental group nor the control group show C. neither the experimental group nor the control group showed D. neither the experimental group nor the control group showing E. with the experimental group nor the control group showing

A) with neither the experimental group nor the control group showingB) with neither the experimental group nor the control group showC) neither the experimental group nor the control group showedD) neither the experimental group nor the control group showingE) with the experimental group nor the control group showing

sentence-correctionparallelism

Question 27

sentence correction

Difficulty: easy

The company's profits have increased steadily over the past five years, which is a testament to its effective management strategies. A. which is a testament B. which are a testament C. and is a testament D. and are a testament E. being a testament

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Question 28

sentence correction

Difficulty: medium

Having been delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to depart on schedule. A. Having been delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to depart B. Being delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to depart C. The flight, having been delayed by weather conditions, was unable to depart D. The flight was unable to depart on schedule, having been delayed by weather conditions. E. Delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to depart

A) Having been delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to departB) Being delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to departC) The flight, having been delayed by weather conditions, was unable to departD) The flight was unable to depart on schedule, having been delayed by weather conditions.E) Delayed by weather conditions, the flight was unable to depart

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Question 29

sentence correction

Difficulty: easy

The report concluded that the new technology was not only more efficient but also more cost-effective than the previous system. A. was not only more efficient but also more cost-effective B. was not only more efficient but also cost-effective C. not only was more efficient but also more cost-effective D. not only was more efficient but also cost-effective E. was not only efficient but also more cost-effective

A) was not only more efficient but also more cost-effectiveB) was not only more efficient but also cost-effectiveC) not only was more efficient but also more cost-effectiveD) not only was more efficient but also cost-effectiveE) was not only efficient but also more cost-effective

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Question 30

sentence correction

Difficulty: medium

The professor's lecture was both informative and entertaining, which made it enjoyable for all students. A. which made it enjoyable B. making it enjoyable C. and made it enjoyable D. which made them enjoyable E. making them enjoyable

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Question 31

sentence correction

Difficulty: easy

The scientist's research, which spans over three decades, has contributed significantly to the field of medicine. A. which spans over three decades, has contributed B. which spans over three decades, have contributed C. spanning over three decades, has contributed D. spanning over three decades, have contributed E. which spans over three decades, contributing

A) which spans over three decades, has contributedB) which spans over three decades, have contributedC) spanning over three decades, has contributedD) spanning over three decades, have contributedE) which spans over three decades, contributing

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Question 32

sentence correction

Difficulty: medium

Unlike the previous administration, the current one has focused on environmental issues. A. Unlike the previous administration, the current one has focused B. Unlike the previous administration, the current one focuses C. Unlike that of the previous administration, the current one has focused D. Unlike the previous administration, the current administration has focused E. Unlike the previous administration's focus, the current one has focused

A) Unlike the previous administration, the current one has focusedB) Unlike the previous administration, the current one focusesC) Unlike that of the previous administration, the current one has focusedD) Unlike the previous administration, the current administration has focusedE) Unlike the previous administration's focus, the current one has focused

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Question 33

sentence correction

Difficulty: easy

The new policy, which was implemented last month, has already shown positive results. A. which was implemented last month, has already shown B. which was implemented last month, have already shown C. that was implemented last month, has already shown D. that was implemented last month, have already shown E. which was implemented last month, has already been showing

A) which was implemented last month, has already shownB) which was implemented last month, have already shownC) that was implemented last month, has already shownD) that was implemented last month, have already shownE) which was implemented last month, has already been showing

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Question 34

sentence correction

Difficulty: medium

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Question 35

sentence correction

Difficulty: hard

The manager insisted that the report be completed by Friday, regardless of the difficulties involved. A. that the report be completed B. that the report is completed C. on the report being completed D. on the report's completion E. for the completion of the report

A) that the report be completedB) that the report is completedC) on the report being completedD) on the report's completionE) for the completion of the report

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Question 36

sentence correction

Difficulty: medium

The committee members were divided in their opinions, some favoring the proposal, others opposing it. A. some favoring the proposal, others opposing it B. some in favor of the proposal, others opposed to it C. with some favoring the proposal and others opposing it D. some favored the proposal, others opposed it E. some who favored the proposal, others who opposed it

A) some favoring the proposal, others opposing itB) some favoring the proposal, others opposing itC) with some favoring the proposal and others opposing itD) some favored the proposal, others opposed itE) some who favored the proposal, others who opposed it

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Test Summary

Reading Comprehension

Critical Reasoning

Sentence Correction

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