Free GMAT-Section-3-Verbal-Ability – Section Three : Verbal Ability Practice Test Question

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  If a latter-day Robinson Crusoe was marooned on an island with an eclectic mix of palms, he could eat dates and coconut meat, relax in a palm recliner in his palm-post bungalow under a palm-thatch roof,

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  If a latter-day Robinson Crusoe was marooned on an island with an eclectic mix of palms, he could eat dates and coconut meat, relaxing in a palm recliner in his palm-post bungalow under a palm-thatch roof,

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  If a latter-day Robinson Crusoe were marooned on an island with an eclectic mix of palms, he could eat dates and coconut meat, relax in a palm recliner in his palm-post bungalow under a palm-thatch roof,
  The sentence starts with the word if setting up a conditional situation. The correct form of to be with a conditional is were.
  
  

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  If a latter-day Robinson Crusoe were marooned on an island with an eclectic mix of palms, he could eat dates and coconut meat, relaxing in a palm recliner in his palm-post bungalow under a palm-thatch roof

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  If a latter-day Robinson Crusoe was marooned on an island with an eclectic mix of palms, he could eat dates and coconut meat, to relax in a palm recliner in his palm-post bungalow under a palm-thatch roof,
  
  

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  the so-called suicide doctor, on November 5 was imprisoned in Wayne County Jail in Detroit for

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  the so-called suicide doctor, was imprisoned on November 5 in Wayne County Jail in Detroit for
  B correctly removes on November 5 out from its incorrect place between the subject, Dr. Kevorkian, and the verb, was imprisoned.
  
  

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  the called so suicide doctor, on November 5 was imprisoned in Wayne County Jail in Detroit for

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  the called so suicide doctor, was imprisoned on November 5 in Wayne County Jail in Detroit for

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  the so-called suicide doctor, on November 5 in Detroit was imprisoned in Wayne County Jail for
  
  

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  reduce the loathsome discharges of oil that foul American rivers and lakes, threatening fish and bird life.

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  reduce the loathsome discharges of oil that foul American rivers and lakes, threaten fish and bird life.

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  reduce the loathsome discharges of oil that foul American rivers and lakes, to threaten fish and bird life.

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  reduced the loathsome discharges of oil that fouled American rivers and lakes, to threaten fish and bird life.

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  reduced the loathsome discharges of oil that fouled American rivers and lakes, threatening fish and bird life.
  
  
  The form of the word reduce is governed by first verb phrase because it continues in a parallel construction: Have eliminated.. and reduced.
  
  

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  with a keen eye to using proven methods, but also to developing new and innovative techniques

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  with a keen eye for using proven methods, and also to developing new and innovative techniques

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  with a keen eye not only to using proven methods, but also to developing new and innovative techniques
  Choice C correctly develops the parallel not only… but also…
  
  

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  with a keen eye to using proven methods, but to developing now and innovative techniques

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  with a keen eye not only to using proven methods, and also to developing now and innovative techniques
  
  

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  the abandonment of most of Freud’s theories

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  a greater reliance on biological rather than psychological explanations of behavior

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  a critical reexamination of Freud’s place in the history of psychology

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  a reexamination of Freud’s theories in the light of contemporary biology

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  increased financial support for studies in neurophysiology and biochemistry
  
  

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  Americans value independence more than interdependence.

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  people who live in extended families feel less stress.

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  a large percentage of Americans feels isolated and alone.

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  living in an extended family engenders a strong sense of belonging.

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  deep feelings of isolation and overwhelming stress lead to antisocial and violent behavior.
  
  

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  If all young people are to make informed decisions on public referenda, many of them must learn more about technology.

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  Thorough studies of technological issues and innovations should be made a required part of the public and private school curriculum.

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  It should be suggested that prospective voters attend applied science courses in order to acquire a minimal competency in technical matters.

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  If young people are not to be overly influenced by famous technocrats, they must increase their knowledge of pure science.

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  On public referenda issues, young people tend to confuse real or probable technologies with impossible ideals.
  
  

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  Because of the revenues gained from the sale of alcohol and tobacco, governments have no real interest in making these products less attractive to consumers.

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  Advertisers tend to create inventive and humorous advertisements only if they have some particular reason to do so.

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  Banning advertising of alcohol and tobacco is a particularly effective way of making these products less attractive to consumers.

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  With the policy in place, advertisements for alcohol and tobacco have become far more inventive and humorous than advertisements for other kinds of products.

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  The more inventive an advertisement is, the more attractive it makes the advertised product appear.
  
  

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  tax relief in Grootland for those portions of a taxpayer’s income, if any, that are set aside to increase that taxpayer’s total savings

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  tax relief in Grootland for the processing fees that taxpayers pay to lending institutions when obtaining certain kinds of loans

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  tax relief in Grootland for interest that taxpayers are charged on the unpaid balance in credit card accounts

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  taxes due in Grootland on the cash value of gifts received by taxpayers from banks trying to encourage people to open savings accounts

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  taxes due in Grootland on the amount that a taxpayer has invested in interest-bearing savings accounts
  
  

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  It was the first mobile created by Calder.
  According to the passage, Object with Red Discs is Calder’s first mobile. It states that Calder became interested in the movement of objects, some of which he motorized, but there is no information given on whether this particular sculpture was motorized.
  
  

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  It was one of the many mobiles without motors created by Calder.

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  It was one of the many motorized mobiles created by Calder.

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  It was the first motorized mobile created by Calder.

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  It was the first of the many mobiles without motors created by Calder.
  
  

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  The price of used cars has climbed steadily over the past ten years.

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  There will be a tax reduction later in the year which is expected to aid moderate and low income families.

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  The market for expensive car has been unaffected by the current economic conditions.

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  Economic conditions are expected to get significantly worse before the end of the year.

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  Low demand for trucks and vans has led to lower production in the factories.
  
  

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  Medical waste is generally collected by gravity chutes, carts, or pneumatic tubes, each of which have heir own advantages and disadvantages.

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  Collected by gravity chutes, carts, or pneumatic tubes, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages, is medical waste.

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  Medical waste is generally collected by gravity chutes, carts, or pneumatic tubes are also used, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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  Medical waste is generally collected by gravity chutes, carts, or pneumatic tubes, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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  There are advantages and disadvantages for each means of collection of medical waste, including gravity chutes, carts, and pneumatic tubes.
  
  

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  Maintaining the quantity of oil imported at constant yearly levels

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  Increasing the number of oil tankers in its fleet

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  Suspending diplomatic relations with major oil-producing nations

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  Decreasing oil consumption through conservation

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  Decreasing domestic production of oil
  
  

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  The new council must have the support of the nation’s labor leaders if it is to succeed.

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  During his years as a labor leader, Grayson established a record of good relations with business leaders.

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  The chair of the new council must be a person who can communicate directly with the leaders of the nation’s largest labor unions.

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  Most of the other members of the new council will be representatives of business management interests.

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  An understanding of the needs and problems of labor is the only qualification necessary for the job of chairing the new council.
  
  

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  If Hong Kong fails to stay prosperous, it will no longer remain part of mainland China.

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  If Hong Kong retains its capitalist ways until 1997, it will be allowed to do so afterward.

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  If there is a world economic crisis after 1997, it will not adversely affect the economy of Hong Kong.

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  Hong Kong will be prosperous after 1997.

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  The citizens of Hong Kong will have no restrictions placed on them by the government of mainland China.
  
  

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  keeping the lines at the various rides short by drawing off part of the crowd

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  enhancing revenue by attracting people who come only for the live shows and then leave the park

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  avoiding as far as possible traffic jams caused by visitors entering or leaving the park

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  encouraging as many people as possible to come to the park in order to eat at the restaurants

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  utilizing the restaurants at optimal levels for as much of the day as possible
  
  

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  The facts she presents do not support her conclusion that Senator Frank is soft on crime.

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  She assumes without proof that crime is the most important issue in the upcoming election.

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  She argues in a circle, using an unsupported assertion to dismiss conflicting evidence.

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  She attacks Senator Frank on personal grounds rather than on he merit as a political leader.

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  In deciding not to vote for Senator Frank, she fails to consider issues other than crime.
  
  

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  Suggested by new research is the fact that people who achieve phenomenal success do so, not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors, but also, by recalling their past successes, creating a tremendous surge in confidence.

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  New research suggests that people that achieve phenomenal success visualize their success in future endeavors and also recall their past successes to create a tremendous surge in confidence.

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  New research suggests that the achievement of phenomenal success by persons is accomplished not only by the visualization of success in future endeavors but also by the recollection of past successes, which creates a tremendous surge in confidence.

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  New research suggests that people who achieve phenomenal success do so not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors but also by recalling their past successes, creating a tremendous surge in confidence.

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  New research suggests that people who achieve phenomenal success do so not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors, but also they recall their past successes, creating a tremendous surge in confidence.
  
  

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  Pilot error is not a contributing factor in most airline accidents.

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  Airline companies themselves should be the agents who investigate airline accidents.

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  Stricter government regulation of airline companies will make air travel significantly safer.

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  Investigators of airline accidents should contribute to the prevention of future accidents.

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  Most pilots who make errors in flying will repeat their errors unless they are retrained.
  
  

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  the compliance date was subject to postponement, according to the terms of the treaty

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  one of the countries might not be required to make any changes or take any steps in order to comply with the treaty, whereas all the other countries are so required

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  each country might have a well-founded excuse, based on the provision, for its own lack of compliance

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  the treaty specified that the signal for one of the countries to initiate action was notification by the other countries that they had completed action

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  there was ambiguity with respect to the date after which all actions contemplated in the treaty are to be complete