English: Advanced Verbal (GRE, GMAT, SAT) MCQs

Question 1

The policy, intended to poverty, actually made it worse.

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alleviate

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ignore

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exacerbate

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measure

Question 2

Choose the PAIR: "The old man was so that he refused to spend money even on medicine."

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parsimonious / miserly

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poor / indigent

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careful / cautious

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generous / lavish

Question 3

Every member of the chess club is a good student. Ali is a good student. Therefore, Ali is a member of the chess club. The flaw in this reasoning is that it:

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treats a sufficient condition as a necessary one

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attacks a person instead of the argument

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relies on an authority

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uses too small a sample

Question 4

Choose the best transition: "Many animals migrate long distances. , the Arctic tern flies from pole to pole each year."

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For example

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Consequently

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In contrast

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However

Question 5

Students who eat breakfast score higher on tests. Therefore, eating breakfast improves test scores. The argument assumes that:

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no other factor explains both breakfast and higher scores

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all students eat breakfast

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tests are difficult

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breakfast is expensive

Question 6

Choose the PAIR: "The committee's decision was , made without considering any evidence."

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arbitrary / capricious

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logical / rational

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popular / welcome

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final / conclusive

Question 7

Choose the correct option: "The scientist, along with her assistants, the findings next week."

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will present

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present

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are presenting

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have presented

Question 8

His reputation for was well deserved; he never revealed a secret entrusted to him.

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discretion

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indiscretion

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garrulity

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gossip

Question 9

Choose the best transition: "The river flooded the fields. , the harvest was lost."

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As a result

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However

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Nevertheless

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For instance

Question 10

The scientist's claims were by the data: every experiment contradicted them.

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refuted

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confirmed

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supported

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inspired

Question 11

The company's profits rose after it cut prices. The manager concludes that cutting prices always increases profits. This conclusion is an example of:

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hasty generalisation

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valid deduction

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appeal to emotion

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circular reasoning

Question 12

A survey of gym members found that 90% exercise regularly. The report concludes that 90% of the city's residents exercise regularly. This is flawed because:

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the sample is not representative of the city

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the survey was too long

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90% is too high

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gyms are expensive

Question 13

Choose the correct option: "The collection of rare coins displayed in the main hall."

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is

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have been

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were

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are

Question 14

A city installed more streetlights, and crime fell by 20%. The mayor argues that more streetlights reduce crime. Which, if true, most STRENGTHENS the argument?

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Crime did not fall in nearby areas without new streetlights.

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Some residents complained about the lights.

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Crime also fell in cities without new lights.

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The streetlights were expensive.

Question 15

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: "Having studied the data, ."

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the researchers reached a conclusion

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the conclusion was clear to everyone

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the data showed a trend

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a conclusion was reached

Question 16

All doctors in this hospital are trained in first aid. Sara is a doctor in this hospital. Which must be true?

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Sara is trained in first aid.

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All people trained in first aid are doctors.

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Sara teaches first aid.

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Sara is a surgeon.

Question 17

Choose the correct option: "Each of the volunteers brought own tools."

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their

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our

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its

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your

Question 18

The professor was known for his lectures, which put even the most attentive students to sleep.

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soporific

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energetic

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riveting

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stimulating

Question 19

Despite her manner in public, she was warm and talkative with friends.

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reserved

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friendly

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loquacious

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gregarious

Question 20

Choose the PAIR: "The effects of the medicine were , lasting only a few hours."

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transient / ephemeral

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hidden / latent

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severe / harsh

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permanent / lasting

Question 21

Choose the PAIR that best completes the sentence with the same meaning: "The CEO's statement satisfied no one, as it committed to nothing."

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equivocal / ambiguous

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clear / explicit

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brief / lengthy

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angry / furious

Question 22

Choose the correctly punctuated option: "The museum has three wings art, science and history."

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:

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,

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;

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(no punctuation)

Question 23

The negotiations reached an ; neither side would make any concession.

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impasse

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accord

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climax

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agreement

Question 24

Far from being , the speech was so concise that it lasted only five minutes.

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verbose

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clear

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brief

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succinct

Question 25

Choose the most concise option: "She made a decision to leave."

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She decided to leave.

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She made a decision that she would leave.

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She made the decision of leaving.

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She decided that she would make a decision to leave.

English: Advanced Verbal (GRE, GMAT, SAT) MCQs — English

1. The policy, intended to poverty, actually made it worse.

2. Choose the PAIR: "The old man was so that he refused to spend money even on medicine."

3. Every member of the chess club is a good student. Ali is a good student. Therefore, Ali is a member of the chess club. The flaw in this reasoning is that it:

4. Choose the best transition: "Many animals migrate long distances. , the Arctic tern flies from pole to pole each year."

5. Students who eat breakfast score higher on tests. Therefore, eating breakfast improves test scores. The argument assumes that:

6. Choose the PAIR: "The committee's decision was , made without considering any evidence."

7. Choose the correct option: "The scientist, along with her assistants, the findings next week."

8. His reputation for was well deserved; he never revealed a secret entrusted to him.

9. Choose the best transition: "The river flooded the fields. , the harvest was lost."

10. The scientist's claims were by the data: every experiment contradicted them.

11. The company's profits rose after it cut prices. The manager concludes that cutting prices always increases profits. This conclusion is an example of:

12. A survey of gym members found that 90% exercise regularly. The report concludes that 90% of the city's residents exercise regularly. This is flawed because:

13. Choose the correct option: "The collection of rare coins displayed in the main hall."

14. A city installed more streetlights, and crime fell by 20%. The mayor argues that more streetlights reduce crime. Which, if true, most STRENGTHENS the argument?

15. Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: "Having studied the data, ."

16. All doctors in this hospital are trained in first aid. Sara is a doctor in this hospital. Which must be true?

17. Choose the correct option: "Each of the volunteers brought own tools."

18. The professor was known for his lectures, which put even the most attentive students to sleep.

19. Despite her manner in public, she was warm and talkative with friends.

20. Choose the PAIR: "The effects of the medicine were , lasting only a few hours."

21. Choose the PAIR that best completes the sentence with the same meaning: "The CEO's statement satisfied no one, as it committed to nothing."

22. Choose the correctly punctuated option: "The museum has three wings art, science and history."

23. The negotiations reached an ; neither side would make any concession.

24. Far from being , the speech was so concise that it lasted only five minutes.

25. Choose the most concise option: "She made a decision to leave."

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