GMAT Verbal Diagnostic Test 1 - 10 questions – 18 minutes

GMAT Verbal Diagnostic Test 1 - 10 questions – 18 m minutes

After completing the test, ask the author through a private message with details of the test performance (such as the questions attended, the questions that were right) to know your possible verbal score ranging from 100 to 400. (e.mail: newnaren@gmail.com)

P.S: Timing is important to this test. Therefore for a realistic evaluation, please stick to timing in your own interest.

1. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Government imposed restrictions on what maximum they may charge b> on their proprietary products has made it difficult for MNC pharmacy companies as they are competing with such unregulated outfits as generic formulators and loan-licensees.

(A) has made it difficult for MNC pharmacy companies as they are competing with such

(B) has made difficulties for MNC Pharmacy companies competing with such

(C) have made difficulties for MNC pharmacy companies as they are competing with

(D) have made it difficult for MNC pharmacy companies to compete with such（D）

(E) have made it difficult for MNC pharmacy as they are competing with such

2. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

1. Carnatic Music vocalist GB, whose repertory, views on musical collaboration, and vocal style were influential on generations of carnatic artists, was also an inspiration to many musicians that included DKP and KBS whose music differed significantly from his own.

(A) were influential on generations of carnatic artists was also an inspiration to many musicians, that included DKP and KBS whose music differed significantly from

(B) influenced generations of carnatic artists, also inspired many musicians, including, DKP and KBS whose music differed significantly from

(C) was influential to generations of carnatic artists, was also inspirational to many musicians, that included DKP and KBS whose music was different significantly in comparison to

(D) was influential to generations of carnatic artists, also inspired many musicians, who included DKP and KBS, the music of whom differed significantly when compared to

(E) were an influence on generations of carnatic artists, was also an inspiration to many musicians, including DKP and KBS, whose music was significantly different from that of

3 For the following question, select the best of the answer choices given

Most Indian historians believe that people first reached the Andamans less than 10, 000 years ago by crossing a land bridge into the Island. But recent discoveries of human shelters in Nicobar dating from 15,000 years ago have led researchers to speculate that people arrived in Nicobar first, after voyaging across the Bay of Bengal and then spread too Andamans

Which of the following, if it were discovered, would weaken the speculation above?

(A) A rock shelter near Port Blair, the current capital of Andaman contains evidence of use by human beings 9, 000 years ago

(B) Some Andaman islands of human habitation predate any sites found in Nicobar

(C) The climate is warmer at the 15, 000-year-old Nicobar Islands than at the oldest known Andaman Island

(D) The site in Nicobar that was occupied 15, 000 years ago was continuously occupied until 6, 000 years ago

(E) The last Ice Age, between 11, 500 and 20, 000 years ago, considerably lowered worldwide sea levels

4. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Results of the South Indian political dynasties in the medieval age of Indian History was seen in the rise of the Cholas in Thanavur, , the Cheras in Kerala, the Pandyas in Madura , the Pallavas in Kanchi , and the victory of the RajaRaja Chola in SriLanka

(A) Results of the South Indian political dynasties in the medieval age of Indian History was seen in the rise of the Cholas in Thajavur , the Cheras in Kerala, the Pandyas in Madura, the Pallavas in Kanchi , and

(B) Results of the South Indian political dynasties in the medieval age of Indian History were seen in the rise of the Cholas in Thajavur , the Cheras in Kerala, the Pandyas in Madura, the Pallavas in Kanchi , and also

(C) In the medieval age of Indian History, results of the South Indian political dynasties were seen in the rise of the Cholas in Thajavur , of the Cheras in Kerala, the Pandyas in Madura, the Pallavas in Kanchi , and

(D) In the medieval age of Indian History, results of the South Indian political dynasties was seen in the rise of the Cholas in Thajavur , the Cheras in Kerala, the Pandyas in Madura, the Pallavas in Kanchi , and

(E) In the medieval age of Indian History, results of the South Indian political dynasties were seen in the rise of the Cholas in Thajavur, the Cheras in Kerala, the Pandyas in Madura, and the Pallavas in Kanchi, and in

5. Read the passage carefully and chose the best answer to the question. The question is to be answered on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

Archaeology as a profession faces two major problems. First, it is the poorest of the poor. Only paltry sums are available for excavating and even less is available for publishing the results and preserving the sites once excavated. Yet archaeologists deal with priceless objects every day. Second, there is the problem of illegal excavation, resulting in museum-quality pieces being sold to the highest bidder.

I would like to make an outrageous suggestion that would at one stroke provide funds for archaeology and reduce the amount of illegal digging. I would propose that scientific archeological expeditions and governmental authorities sell excavated artifacts on the open market. Such sales would provide substantial funds for the excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and the publication of results. At the same time, they would break the illegal excavator’s grip on the market, thereby decreasing the inducement to engage in illegal activities.

You might object that professionals excavate to acquire knowledge, not money. Moreover, ancient artifacts are part of our global cultural heritage, which should be available for all to appreciate, not sold to the highest bidder. I agree. Sell nothing that has unique artistic merit or scientific value. But, you might reply everything that comes out of the ground has scientific value. Here we part company. Theoretically, you may be correct in claiming that every artifact has potential scientific value. Practically, you are wrong.

I refer to the thousands of pottery vessels and ancient lamps that are essentially duplicates of one another. In one small excavation in Cyprus, archaeologists recently uncovered 2,000 virtually indistinguishable small jugs in a single courtyard, Even precious royal seal impressions known as l’melekh handles have been found in abundance—more than 4,000 examples so far.

The basements of museums are simply not large enough to store the artifacts that are likely to be discovered in the future. There is not enough money even to catalogue the finds; as a result, they cannot be found again and become as inaccessible as if they had never been discovered. Indeed, with the help of a computer, sold artifacts could be more accessible than are the pieces stored in bulging museum basements. Prior to sale, each could be photographed and the list of the purchasers could be maintained on the computer. A purchaser could even be required to agree to return the piece if it should become needed for scientific purposes.

It would be unrealistic to suggest that illegal digging would stop if artifacts were sold on the open market. But the demand for the clandestine product would be substantially reduced. Who would want an unmarked pot when another was available whose provenance was known, and that was dated stratigraphically by the professional archaeologist who excavated it?

The primary purpose of the passage is to propose

(A) an alternative to museum display of artifacts

(B) a way to curb illegal digging while benefiting the archaeological profession

(C) a way to distinguish artifacts with scientific value from those that have no such value

(D) the governmental regulation of archaeological sites

(E) a new system for cataloguing duplicate artifacts

6. For each question, select the best of the answer choices given

A helpless parent: Whenever law provides that test prep companies which want to advertise have to specify the tuition fees in their ads, they have charged less than those companies, who do not advertise. Therefore, when such restrictions are removed, it would result in many companies taking up advertising and thereby reduce their fees to compete effectively with the other advertisers. However it is unlikely to happen and the rates may not come down eventually. In the absence of either mandatory controls or a voluntary code of ethics, many companies which are adept at luring the gullible students will advertise cleverly and charge even more exorbitantly.

In the helpless parent’s argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A The first is a generalization that the parent accepts as true; the second is presented as a consequence that follows from the truth of that generalization

(B) The first is a pattern of cause and effect that the parent argues will be repeated in the case at issue, the second acknowledges a circumstance in which that pattern would not hold

(C) The first is a pattern of cause and effect that the parent predicts will not hold in the case at issue; the second offers a consideration in support of that prediction.

(D) The first is evidence that the parent offers in support of a certain prediction; the second is that prediction.

(E) The first acknowledges a consideration that weighs against the main position that the parent defends; the second is that position

7. For each question, select the best of the answer choices given

If the arterial roads within the centrally located Downtown were restricted to public transport and to those private vehicles fitted with speed cappers, most of the private- vehicles would be forced to use lateral roads. Such a reduction in the amount of private- vehicles would reduce the risk of collision in the arterial roads within the centrally located Downtown

The conclusion drawn in the first sentence depends on which of the following assumptions?

(A) Lateral Roads would be as convenient as arterial for most drivers of private vehicles.

(B) Most lateral roads are not equipped to handle public transport

(C) Most private vehicles that use arterial roads are not equipped with speed cappers.

(D) Public Transport is at greater risk of becoming involved in collisions than are private vehicles

(E) A reduction in the risk of collision would eventually lead to increases in the public transport

8. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The ambient temperature in the city of Delhi either shoots beyond 45 degrees in the months of March through May, which forces people stay indoors and friezes far too below five degrees during November through January, again forcing people to stay indoors.

1. which forces people stay indoors and friezes
2. forcing people stay indoors and friezing
3. with the forcing of people stay indoors or friezing
4. forcing people stay indoors or friezes
5. with a forcing of people staying indoors and friezes

9. Read the passage carefully and chose the best answer to the question. The question is to be answered on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

As the economic role of multinational, global corporations expands, the international economic environment will be shaped increasingly not by governments or international institutions, but by the interaction between governments and global corporations, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. A significant factor in this shifting world economy is the trend toward regional trading blocs of nations, which has a potentially large effect on the evolution of the world trading system. Two examples of this trend are the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Europe 1992, the move by the European Community (EC) to dismantle impediments to the free flow of goods, services, capital, and labor among member states by the end of 1992. However, although numerous political and economic factors were operative in launching the move to integrate the EC’s markets, concern about protectionism within the EC does not appear to have been a major consideration. This is in sharp contrast to the FTA; the overwhelming reason for that bilateral initiative was fear of increasing United States protectionism. Nonetheless, although markedly different in origin and nature, both regional developments are highly significant in that they will foster integration in the two largest and richest markets of the world, as well as provoke questions about the future direction of the world trading system.

According to the passage, all of the following are elements of the shifting world economy EXCEPT

(A) an alteration in the role played by governments

(B) an increase in interaction between national governments and international regulatory institutions

(C) an increase in the formation of multinational trading alliances

(D) an increase in integration in the two richest markets of the world（B）

(E) a fear of increasing United States protectionism

10 Read the passage carefully and chose the best answer to the question. The question is to be answered on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

Historians sometimes forget that history is continually being made and experienced before it is studied, interpreted, and read. These latter activities have their own history, of course, which may impinge in unexpected ways on public events. It is difficult to predict when “new pasts” will overturn established historical interpretations and change the course of history.

In the fall of 1954, for example, C. Vann Woodward delivered a lecture series at the University of Virginia which challenged the prevailing dogma concerning the history, continuity, and uniformity of racial segregation in the South. He argued that the Jim Crow (Jim Crow: n. 〈贬〉黑人) laws of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries not only codified traditional practice but also were a determined effort to erase the considerable progress made by Black people during and after Reconstruction in the 1870’s. This revisionist view of Jim Crow legislation grew in part from the research that Woodward had done for the NAACP legal campaign during its preparation for Brown v. Board of Education. The Supreme Court had issued its ruling in this epochal desegregation case a few months before Woodward’s lectures.

The lectures were soon published as a book, The Strange Career of Jim Crow. Ten years later, in a preface to the second revised edition, Woodward confessed with ironic modesty that the first edition “had begun to suffer under some of the handicaps that might be expected in a history of the American Revolution published in 1776.” That was a bit like hearing Thomas Paine apologize for the timing of his pamphlet Common Sense, which had a comparable impact. Although Common Sense also had a mass readership, Paine had intended to reach and inspire: he was not a historian, and thus not concerned with accuracy or the dangers of historical anachronism. Yet, like Paine, Woodward had an unerring sense of the revolutionary moment, and of how historical evidence could undermine the mythological tradition that was crushing the dreams of new social possibilities. Martin Luther King, Jr., testified to the profound effect of The Strange Career of Jim Crow on the civil rights movement by praising the book and quoting it frequently.

The passage suggests that C. Vann Woodward and Thomas Paine were similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

(A) Both had works published in the midst of important historical events.

(B) Both wrote works that enjoyed widespread popularity.

(C) Both exhibited an understanding of the relevance of historical evidence to contemporary issues.

(D) The works of both had a significant effect on events following their publication.

(E) Both were able to set aside worries about historical anachronism in order to reach and inspire.