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GRE Practice Section 1 of 6
GRE practice section 1 of 6
Question 1 of 2
Men and women, because of their inherent physical differences, are not equally suited for many tasks.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the pelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.
Question 2 of 2
The following opinion was provided in a letter to the editor of a national aeronautics magazine:
“Manned space flight is costly and dangerous. Moreover, the recent ess of a series of unmanned space probes and satellites has demonstrated that a great deal of useful information can be gathered without the costs and risks associated with sending men and women into space. Therefore, we should invest our resources in unmanned space flight.”
Write a response in which you discuss one or more alternative explanations that could rival the proposed explanation and explain how your explanation(s) can plausibly account for the facts presented in the argument.
GRE Practice Section 2 of 6
GRE Practice Section 2 of 6
Question 1 of 20
His colorful lifestyle aside, Bob Dylan's reputation as a _________ artist stems from the vast number of songs he produced during the 1960s and 1970s.
Blank (i)
A, humble
B, flamboyant
C, competent
D, wealthy
E, prolific
Answer: E
The clue is "vast number of songs he produced." Therefore, find a word that means "producing a vast number of things." "Prolific" is the best match.
Question 2 of 20
After screenwriter Neil Jordan's most recent work opened in selected urban areas, many theatergoers were (i)_________ , but after pundits expressed their (ii)_________ , acceptance of the film's unique structure increased and demand for a wider release surged.
Blank (i)
A skeptical
B erratic
C ebullient
Blank (ii)
D diffidence
E approbation
F trepidation
Answer: A, E
Look at the two