GMAT - Verbal Reasoning Mock Tests

Select the answer choice that best completes the sentence: The new policy was designed to reduce workplace absenteeism; ________, attendance rates have actually increased by twelve percent since its implementation.

Read the following passage: "The practice of slow food — a movement that advocates for local, traditional, and sustainable food practices — began in Italy in the 1980s as a response to the spread of fast food and fast life. The movement emphasizes enjoying food, knowing its origins, supporting small-scale producers, and preserving culinary traditions. Slow food organizations worldwide promote biodiversity through seed banks and farmer networks, educate consumers about food sources, and work to protect endangered food products. While the movement has influenced mainstream conversations about food sustainability, critics argue that slow food can be expensive and accessible primarily to affluent consumers, potentially limiting its broader impact on food systems."

A recent study found that employees who work from home two days a week report 25 percent higher job satisfaction than those who always work in the office. Based on this finding, a manager concludes that requiring all staff to work from home two days a week will boost overall productivity, since satisfied employees tend to work harder and more efficiently. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the manager's argument?

Read the following passage: "The global trade in wildlife has expanded dramatically over the past three decades, driven by demand for exotic pets, traditional medicines, and luxury goods made from animal parts. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), established in 1975, now regulates trade in over 37,000 species. Despite these efforts, illegal wildlife trafficking remains a multi-billion dollar industry. Interpol estimates that illegal wildlife trade ranks among the top five most lucrative forms of international crime, alongside drug trafficking, human trafficking, counterfeiting, and arms trading. The persistence of this trade, researchers argue, reflects not weak enforcement alone but deep-rooted consumer demand, particularly in rapidly growing economies where exotic animal products are seen as status symbols." The passage suggests that combating illegal wildlife trafficking will be most effective if it addresses:

Read the passage: "The rise of platform economies has fundamentally altered the nature of work. Companies like Uber, Airbnb, and Upwork position themselves as mere intermediaries connecting independent service providers with consumers." What does the passage suggest?

The following sentence appears below. Select the option that expresses the sentence in the most clear and grammatically correct form. "Neither the president nor the cabinet members were aware of the implications of the policy change, until it was announced publicly, which caused an uproar among the public, that resulted in the president calling an emergency press conference."

A software company noticed that its customer support response times improved by 30% after switching from email-based support to a live chat system. The company president concludes that live chat is inherently more efficient than email for customer support and recommends that all other companies make the same switch. Which of the following, if true, most strongly suggests that the president's recommendation would not achieve its intended effect at other companies?

Select the TWO answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the sentence's meaning and produce completed passages that are alike in meaning. The archaeologist's report was so ______ that even experts in the field found it confusing, as the author's writing was dense with jargon and poorly organized.