GRE

Verbal Reasoning:

1. Which word is the closest synonym of “ephemeral”? a) Permanent b) Transient c) Enduring d) Lasting
2. Identify the logical fallacy in the following argument: “All dogs have four legs. My cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog.” a) False Cause b) Circular Reasoning c) Hasty Generalization d) Appeal to Authority
3. In the sentence “Her voice was mellifluous,” what does “mellifluous” mean? a) Grating b) Pleasant-sounding c) Hoarse d) Soft-spoken
4. Which of the following words is an antonym of “benevolent”? a) Malevolent b) Altruistic c) Kind-hearted d) Generous
5. Choose the option that best completes the analogy: Flower is to petals as book is to __________. a) Pages b) Cover c) Spine d) Library
6. Which of the following is an example of a simile? a) The stars blinked like diamonds in the sky. b) Time flies when you’re having fun. c) The wind whispered through the trees. d) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
7. Determine the meaning of the word “ubiquitous” in the given sentence: “Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.” a) Scarce b) Unnecessary c) Widespread d) Fragile

Quantitative Reasoning:

8. The revenue generated by Company X is divided between Doug and Moira in a 6 to 5 ratio respectively.
   

   Column A	Column B
   Moira’s share when the revenue generated by Company X is $15,700	$7,900

    The quantity in Column A is greater
    The quantity in Column B is greater
    The two quantities are equal
    The relationship cannot be determined from the information given

9. • The greatest prime factor of 144 is x
   • The greatest prime factor of 96 is y

   Column A	Column B
   x	y

    The quantity in Column A is greater
    The quantity in Column B is greater
    The two quantities are equal
    The relationship cannot be determined from the information given

10. The price of a pair of sneakers was $80 for the last six months of last year. On January first, the price increased 20%. After the price increase, an employee bought these sneakers with a 10% employee discount. What price did the employee pay?

     $70.40
     $82.00
     $83.33
     $86.40
     $88.00

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11. A rectangular garden has a length of 12 meters and a width of 8 meters. What is its perimeter? a) 16 meters b) 32 meters c) 40 meters d) 48 meters
12. If 6k² + k = 2 and k > 0, then k must equal which of the following?
     
     1
     
     2
     3
13. In how many different ways can 3 identical green shirts and 3 identical red shirts be distributed among 6 children such that each child receives a shirt?
     20
     40
     216
     720
     729​
14. A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour? a) 60 mph b) 80 mph c) 100 mph d) 120 mph
15. If x > 0 which of the following expressions are equal to 3.6% of ?

    Indicate all such expressions.
     3 percent of 20x
     x percent of 
     3x percent of 0.2
     0.05 percent of 3x
     

16. Analyze the argument provided and identify any flaws in its reasoning.
17. Write an essay discussing whether technological advancements have contributed more positively or negatively to society.
18. Evaluate the author’s claim that stricter gun control laws will reduce crime rates.
19. Evaluate the effectiveness of the argument presented in favor of implementing universal healthcare.
20. Discuss the role of government intervention in addressing climate change.
21. Write an essay analyzing the impact of social media on interpersonal relationships in modern society.
22. Argue for or against the implementation of mandatory voting in democratic elections.