Verbal Question of the Day Chat Group

CR Questions July - 29 :

Q1. A politician wrote the following: "I realize there are some short-comings to the questionnaire method. However, since I send a copy of the questionnaire to every home in the district, I believe the results are quite representative...I think the numbers received are so large that it is quite accurate even though the survey is not done scientifically."

The writer of the above statement makes which of the following assumptions:

(A) Most people who received the questionnaire have replied.

(B) Most people in the district live in homes.

(C) The questionnaire method of data collection is unscientific.

(D) The large number of replies means that a high proportion of those sampled have replied.

(E) A large, absolute number of replies is synonymous with accuracy.


Difficulty - Hard

Q2. Most people who ride bicycles for pleasure do not ride until the warm weather of spring and summer arrives. Yet it is probably more effective to advertise bicycles earlier in the year. Most bicycles are purchased in the spring, but once shoppers are ready to shop for a bicycle, they usually have already decided which brand and model of bicycle they will purchase. By then it is generally too late to induce them to change their minds.

The main point of the argument is that

(A) bicycle advertisements are probably more effective if they appear before the arrival of warm spring weather

(B) most bicycle purchasers decide on the brand and model of bicycle that they will buy before beginning to shop for a bicycle

(C) more bicycles are purchased in the spring than at any other time of year

(D) in general, once a bicycle purchaser has decided which bicycle he or she intends to purchase, it is difficult to bring about a change in that decision

(E) spring and summer are the time of year in which bicycle riding as a leisure activity is most popular

SC Questions July - 30 :

Q1. Some patients who do not respond to therapies for depression may simply have received inadequate treatment, having, for example, been prescribed a drug at a dosage too low to be effective or having been taken off a drug too soon.

A. having, for example, been prescribed a drug at a dosage too low to be effective or having been

B. having, for example, a drug prescription that was ineffective because the dosage was too low, or being

C. as, for example, having too low of a dosage of a prescribed drug for it to be effective, or being

D. when they have, for example, been prescribed too low a drug dosage to be effective, or were

E. for example, when they have a drug prescription with a dosage too low to be effective, or been



Difficulty - Hard

Q2. Maybe every travel guide that contains references to Italy recommends that tourists, especially those in search of a romantic atmosphere, visit the "floating", uniquely beautiful city of Venice.


A. Maybe every travel guide that contains references to Italy recommends that tourists, especially those in search of a romantic atmosphere, visit the"floating", uniquely beautiful

B. Every travel guide containing references to Italy recommends that tourists, especially those in search of a romantic atmosphere, visit the"floating", uniquely beautiful

C. Perhaps every travel guide containing references to Italy recommends that tourists, especially those in search of a romantic atmosphere, visit the uniquely beautiful, "floating"

D. Perhaps every travel guide that contains references to Italy recommends that tourists, especially those in search of a romantic atmosphere, visit the "floating" city, uniquely beautiful

E. Perhaps every travel guide that contains references to Italy recommends that tourists, especially those in search of a romantic atmosphere, will visit the "floating", uniquely beautiful



Difficulty - Hard

A - Parallelism - having (modifier) and having (modifier), meaning correct

B - Parallelism - having (modifier) vs being (modifier) but meaning not correct due to past tense "was"

C - Parallelism issue - as (preposition) vs being (modifier), incorrect

D - Parallelism issue - when (conjunction) vs were (verb), incorrect

E - Parallelism issue - when (conjunction) vs been (verb), incorrect

Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

A - visit the "floating" - misplaced Appositive, maybe - indicates uncertainty, meaning conveyed by this sentence is not the intended meaning. Incorrect.

B - visit the "floating" - misplaced Appositive - placed far from the noun it modifies "city". Incorrect

C - visit the uniquely beautiful - correctly modifies floating city, meaning conveyed is the intended meaning.

D - visit the "floating" city, uniquely beautiful city - incorrect structure can use a better structure to avoid repeating the noun. Incorrect.

E - will - recommends that is subjunctive mood therefore base verb of visit must be used. No finite verb required. Incorrect.

Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

CR Questions July - 30 :

Q1. Of all the laptops available for sale in Ireland, those manufactured by Ivy Infotech must have the fastest processors. Over the last six months, Ivy Infotech has sold three times as many laptops as its closest competitor. Additionally, Ivy Infotech’s order books are full for the next 12 months.

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


(A) Ivy Infotech is the oldest manufacturer of laptops in Ireland.

(B) Ivy Infotech has the largest market share in laptop sales in Ireland for the past five years.

(C) Ivy Infotech sources its processors from the company which is the world’s biggest manufacturer of laptop processors.

(D) All the laptops available for sale in Ireland are same in every aspect except for their processors.

(E) The Irish populace prefers laptops with faster processors.



Difficulty - Hard

Q2. The Chabberton Post-Gazette reported that the overall volume of retail sales in Chabberton was lower last year than it was the year before. The Post-Gazette based that conclusion on a survey of all retail stores that were in business in Chabberton throughout both of those years: these stores, taken together, had a smaller sales volume last year than the year before.

Which of the following, if true, casts the most serious doubt on the Post-Gazette’s conclusion?

A. Last year several new retail stores opened in Chabberton, offering high quality merchandise at competitive prices.

B. Many Chabberton residents do most of their shopping at stores in other towns in the vicinity of Chabberton.

C. Most of the Chabberton stores that the survey covered advertise regularly in the Chabberton Post-Gazette.

D. A separate survey of manufacturing businesses in Chabberton shows that they did a greater volume of business last year than the year before.

E. The year before last was a year of record sales for retail stores in Chabberton, with most stores reporting their highest sales volume ever.

My answer: E (for example should be stated after the previous clause. )

IMO D, if all laptops are same in every aspect except for their processor then why did Ivy sell more than 3 times as its closest competitor? Certainly Ivy’ processor are in some aspect better than its closest competitor.

SC Questions July - 31 :

Q1. In the recent incidents of gang violence, it is the fact that innocent people were injured that has especially troubled the city leaders.


(A) In the recent incidents of gang violence, it is the fact that innocent people were injured that has especially troubled the city leaders

(B) The city leaders were especially troubled by the innocent people who were injured in the recent incidents of gang violence

(C) The innocent people, injured in the recent incidents of gang violence, especially troubled the city leaders

(D) In the recent incidents of gang violence, it is a fact that innocent people were injured and that the city leaders were especially troubled

(E) In the recent incidents of gang violence, innocent people were in fact injured, and this has especially troubled the city leaders



Difficulty - Hard

Q2. The Likert Scale, an attitude of assessment tool, provides data that is compliant with common methods of statistical analysis


A) that is compliant with common methods of statistical analysis.

B) that are compliant with statistical analysis methods that are common.

C) compliance towards common methods of statistical analysis.

D) that is in compliance with common methods of statistical analysis.

E) that are compliant with common methods of statistical analysis,


Difficulty - Hard

SC Questions August - 1 :

Q1. According to some economists, Japan is in danger of plunging into a depression that, with double-digit unemployment, could severely strain a society that regards lifetime employment as a virtual right of citizenship.


(A) that, with double-digit unemployment, could severely strain

(B) that, because of double-digit unemployment, could be a severe strain for

(C) with double-digit unemployment, and it could severely strain

(D) with double-digit unemployment and could be a severe strain

(E) with double-digit unemployment and could severely strain



Difficulty - Hard

Q2. Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843; a source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars.


A. Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843; a source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars.

B. Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843, which is a source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars.

C. A source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843 and relied upon for its rich soil and tourist dollars.

D. A source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars, Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843.

E. A source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on the volcano’s rich soil and tourist dollars, Mauna Loa, an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843.



Difficulty - Hard

Q2. Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843; a source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars.


A. Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843; a source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars.

B. Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843, which is a source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars.

C. A source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843 and relied upon for its rich soil and tourist dollars.

D. A source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on its rich soil and tourist dollars, Mauna Loa is an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843.

E. A source of pride for the residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, who rely on the volcano’s rich soil and tourist dollars, Mauna Loa, an active and sometimes dangerous volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843.



Difficulty - Hard

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Question, How can you check that your answer is correct?

Is there also a way to avoid seeing the answer after seeing all the choices?

You are referring to the timer blinking after you take it or something else?

Wait where are you seeing the answer ? I just see everyone’s response and cant see which is correct?

Or you are talking about this chat?

The official answer gets posted after about a day. And for the question supposed to here in the chat. If you don’t want to wait, you can search for the question discussion on gmat club to find an answer and explanation 😇

Ah sorry, I was under the assumption the letter underneath the question was supposed to be the answer

the chat.... is there a way to just see the question? sorry if this is obnoxious just created account today after dropping my score 100+ points

Sorry for creating confusion. Let me try to fix it. Both of you had a complete opposite question of each other. What are the chances 😂

Welcome to GMAT Club. Yes. There is a way just to see a question let me give you some links.