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GRE Verbal Practice Index
- GRE Text Completion Practice
- GRE sentence equivalence practice
- GRE Reading Comprehension Exercises
GRE Text Completion Practice
Wrap-up questions consist of a passage consisting of one to five sentences with one to three spaces. There are three possible answers per gap, or five possible answers if there is only one gap. There is only one correct answer, consisting of one answer option for each blank. Partially correct answers will not be counted.
1.On a visit to the Middle East in 1850, Gustave Flaubert looked like this Belly dancing, which he wrote in a letter to his mother, only dancers made the trip worth it.
| (A) dominated by |
| (B) in love with |
| (C) surprised by |
| (D) begged for |
| (E) confused by |
Answer: (B) in love withChoose carefully here. The track says: "Only the dancers made their journey worthwhile", so Flaubert was impressed with them.In love withis the only option that captures such a feeling.Surpassed byit is extreme and implies that Flaubert was given more than he could handle.perplexed,rather, it only indicates that our traveler was overtaken by the dancers; we cannot be sure what a pleasant surprise from him. Nonetheless,begged bydoes not indicate how Flaubert felt as if he werenervous aboutartists, you probably wouldn't have found your date with themgratifying.
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2.Increasingly, congressional seat boundaries are drawn to protect incumbents, as legislators shape each district's demographics so that those already in office are focused on (i) Victory. Of course, there is always the possibility that the incumbent will be questioned within his own party. However, once the primaries are over, the general election is (ii) .
| read (me) | Learning (ii) |
|---|---|
| (A) inevitable | (B) rarely meaningless |
| (C) an insidious | (D) notably controversial |
| (E) a request | (F) resolution only |
Answer: (A) an inevitable and (F) mere dissolution
If district boundaries are designedprotect headlines-that is, those who are already in office- thenI look forfor this title should be closesafeoinevitable. Inevitableis synonymous with these words.maliciousmeans "to cause envy" andWishmeans 'full of regrets', none of which are as well supported as the official answer. The second space comes after a few transitional words. The first isClear,what may sound like the passage continues in the same direction, but here it indicates a change of direction: the author admits that headlines sometimes face challenges. The second,Although,it also changes direction, meaning that the passage is back where it started, arguing that elections are essentially decided before they even begin. this is whatsingle resolutionmedium.rarely meaninglessit rarely means irrelevant, which is the opposite of what the passage requires;remarkably argumentativeis incorrect for the same reason that the expression would indicate that the general election is hotly contested.
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GRE sentence equivalence practice
Sentence equivalence questions consist of a sentence with six possible answers. Your task is to choose the two possible answers that logically complete the sentence.
3.Obsessed with an insatiable sweet tooth, Jim had a taste for all kinds of sweets, but he had something special. for jelly beans, their absolute favorite.
(A container
(B) affinity
(C) rushed
(D) Natureza
(and) ignore
(F) Preference
Answer: (B) affinity and (F) preferenceThe word in space is used to describe Jim's feelings about jelly beans. The clues "Like all kinds of sweets" and "Your absolute favorite" imply that the space meansTaste.Bothaffinityypreferenceto meanTaste. To hateyindifferencego in the wrong direction.ContainerIt may look correct, but it has nothing to do with the reference.Naturemeans disgust.
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4.The twins' heritage and upbringing were identical in almost every way, but one girl remained confident even in times of stress, while her sister was prone to outbursts of rage, indicative of an exceptional choleric. .
(A) Genotype
(B) Environment
(C) Physiognomy
(D) Incarnation
(E) Incarnation
(E) Temperament
(F) Humor
Answer: (E) temperament and (F) humor
The main clues are that a twin is described assanguinisch,the othercholeric;Even if you are not familiar with these words, the phrases "even in times of stress" and "outbursts of anger" suggest that the words are used to describePersonality. Temperamentis a good synonym forPersonality.Although commonly used to refer to comedy,HumorIt can also mean personality, especially in conjunction with words likesanguinischycholeric,It derives from the ancient belief that temperament was formed by the levels of various fluids or humors in a person's body. The remaining options do not match.Surroundingsmeans the environment, while the other three words refer to the physical and not the mental.
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GRE Reading Comprehension Exercises
Questions 5 and 6 are based on the following reading passage.
Dubbed by some the "island that time forgot", Madagascar is home to a variety of unique and exotic creatures. One such animal is the aye-aye. First described by Western science in 1782, it was initially classified as a member of the order Rodentia. Subsequent research revealed that it was most closely related to the lemur, a member of the primate order. However, because it is so different from its peers, the aie-aie has its own family: Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye has been listed as an endangered species, and as a result, the government of Madagascar has designated an island off the northeast coast of Madagascar as a protected reserve for the aye-aye and other wildlife.
Long before Western science became captivated by this nocturnal denizen of the Madagascar jungle, the aie-aie already had a reputation of its own among the locals. The Aye-aye is perhaps best known for its large, round eyes and long, extremely thin middle finger. These adaptations make a lot of sense, as they allow the aye-ai to see well at night and dig deep into hollow branches in search of grubs, which are one of its main food sources. However, the Aye-Aye's striking appearance could lead to its extinction. The people of Madagascar believe that the aye-aye is a type of spirit animal and that its appearance is a harbinger of death. If anyone is spotted, they will be killed immediately. Combined with the loss of large tracts of habitat in the wild, this practice can result in the loss of an outstanding example of the diversity of life.
5.Based on the information in the passage, the target audience is likely to be
(A) Visitors to a science museum
(B) Professors of Evolutionary Sciences
(C) a third-grade science class
(D) Students of comparative religions
(E) Participants in a symposium on world culture
Answer to)
The passage contains a mix of information about the aye-aye, both from a scientific and cultural point of view. Give an overview of the animal without giving too much detail in one area. Option (B) is incorrect because the passage mentions evolution only briefly at the end. This selection is very restricted. Option (C) is incorrect because the style of the passage is too advanced for young students. Option (D) is incorrect because the passage only mentions religion in relation to the fate of the aye-aye. Choice (E) is incorrect as the information provided focuses more on the aye-aye itself rather than the culture of Madagascar.
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6.Consider each of the possibilities separately and select all that apply.
Which of the following statements can be logically derived from the passage?
(A) Taxonomic classifications are not always absolute.
(B) The traditional religion of Madagascar involves divination.
(C) There are no longer enough resources on the main island to feed the ai-ai population.
Answer: (A) and (B)
Options (A) and (B) can be derived from the passage. Option (A) is supported by the first paragraph. The sim-sim classification changes, showing that such classifications are not absolute. Option (B) is supported by the part of the passage dealing with the future tense of the aye-aye. He claims that in Madagascar's traditional religion, the aye-aye is considered an omen of death.augurerefers to the use of omens, so this statement must be true. However, option (C) is not supported. While the passage states that Aye-aye is in danger, it does not directly discuss whether this is due to the main island's limited resources.
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