GRE Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which sentence contains both an adverb and a conjunction? 2255 0

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    Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat.
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    The storm caused flooding as predicted.
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    Sneha was a kind person, but she hated people who spread rumors.
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    Do you want the shrimp or the crab?
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Answer : 1. "Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat."
Explanation :

Answer: A) Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat. Explanation: The sentence which contains both an adverb and a conjunction is "Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat."   Here, Adverb - Silently and Conjunction - But.

Q: The missing number in the Series 114, 131, 165, 216,  ?, 369 2255 0

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    314
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    304
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    294
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    284
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Answer : 4. "284"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 284 Explanation: 114       131     165     216     ?      369    +17      +34     +51     +68    +85   => The missing number in the given Number series = 216 + 68 = 284.

Q: Can you spot the missing number? 2252 0

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    3
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    6
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    Both A & B
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    None of the above
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Answer : 3. "Both A & B"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Both A & B Explanation: The given number puzzle can be soved in two ways. Logic 1 :: Row 1  - 2 x 3 = 6 , 6 x 3 = 18 Row 2  - 4 x 5 = 20 , 20 x 5 = 100 Row 3  - 3 x 7 = 21 , 21 x 7 = 147   Hence, the missing number could be 3.   Logic 2 :: Row 1 - 6 x (2+1) = 18 Row 2 - 20 x (4+1) = 100 Row 3 - 21 x (6+1) = 147   Hence, the missing number could be 6.   Therefore, 3 or 6 is the right answer.

Q: What are three positive characteristics you wish you had ? 2248 0

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To answer this question, focus on honesty and positivity in order to show that you have both self-confidence and humility. Show the interviewer that you understand that there are different types of people and personalities and that all are valuable in their own way. Choose traits that are unreachable, such as perfection, and then emphasize your well-rounded personality and ability to learn from mistakes.

Q: Which is the World's highest bridge standing 1850 ft above a gorge opens? 2238 0

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    Sidu Bridge
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    Millau Via-duct
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    Beipanjiang Bridge
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    Puli Bridge
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Answer : 3. "Beipanjiang Bridge"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Beipanjiang Bridge Explanation: Duge Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China, opened to traffic this week and now the highest bridge in the world, some 565 metres (1,854 feet) above the valley below.The bridge stretches across a 1,341-metre (4,400-foot) span. Three years in the making, it's estimated to have cost the Chinese government around 1 billion yuan (or US$144 million).The bridge is going to cut travel times between Liupanshui in the Guizhou province and Xuanwei in the Yunnan province to two hours instead of the current five – as long as you don't mind the heights.The bridge crosses the the Nizhu river, and to give you some idea of the size of the drop down to the water below, it's almost 2 Eiffel Towers or one-and-a-half Empire State Buildings.

Q: Boxing : Ring :: Wrestling : ? 2232 0

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    Ring
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    Court
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    Arena
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    none of these
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Answer : 3. "Arena"
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Answer: C) Arena Explanation: Boxing is played in the ring whereas Wrestling is played in Arena.

Q: Two numbers are respectively 40% and 30% more than a third number. The second number expressed in terms of percentage of the first is ? 2231 0

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    92.8%
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    84.23%
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    87.14%
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    94.1%
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Answer : 1. "92.8%"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 92.8% Explanation: Here, x = 40 and y = 30;Therefore second number= [[100+y100+x] x 100 ]% of first number= [[100+y100+x] x 100 ]% of first numberSecond number = 92.8% of the first number.

Q: What has One Eye Yet cannot See? 2229 0

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    One-eyed Jack
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    A Needle
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    Blind Justice
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    Hurricane eye
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Answer : 2. "A Needle"
Explanation :

Answer: B) A Needle Explanation: What has one eye yet cannot see is An Eye of a Needle.   A needle has an eye through which we thread it but it is not for seeing.

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