GRE Mock Adaptive Mini-Test (Quant + Verbal) Quiz Quiz

Challenge your preparation with this GRE mock adaptive mini-test, designed to evaluate core quantitative and verbal reasoning skills with medium-difficulty questions, realistic answer choices, and targeted explanations for optimal learning.

1. Quantitative Comparison: Fractions vs Decimals

   Which quantity is greater: Quantity A: 3/8, Quantity B: 0.35?

   1. Cannot be determined
   2. The quantities are equal
   3. Quantity B
   4. Quantity A

   Explanation: 3 divided by 8 is 0.375, which is greater than 0.35. Therefore, Quantity A is larger than Quantity B. Quantity B is incorrect as 0.35 is less than 0.375. The quantities are not equal since one is clearly larger, and all numbers are specified, so 'Cannot be determined' does not apply.

2. Algebraic Word Problem: Linear Equation

   If 4 times a number is decreased by 7, the result is 21. What is the number?

   1. 5
   2. 13
   3. 8
   4. 7

   Explanation: Let the number be x: 4x - 7 = 21. Solving gives 4x = 28, so x = 7. The answer is 7. The option 5 comes from subtracting without solving properly, 8 could result from interpreting 'decreased by' incorrectly, and 13 is an overestimate.

3. Verbal: Sentence Equivalence

   Despite her reputation for severity, the manager was surprisingly ____ during the contentious meeting.

   1. forgetful
   2. lenient
   3. hostile
   4. apathetic

   Explanation: Being 'lenient' means not strict, which is surprising given a severe reputation. 'Hostile' is the opposite and does not surprise, 'apathetic' means uncaring, which does not fit the context of behavior during a contentious meeting, and 'forgetful' is unrelated to the described situation.

4. Data Interpretation: Reading a Table

   A table shows Sarah read 240 pages in 6 days, reading the same number each day. How many pages did she read per day?

   1. 44
   2. 30
   3. 40
   4. 36

   Explanation: Dividing 240 pages by 6 days gives 40 pages per day. 36 results from dividing incorrectly, 44 overshoots, and 30 is a common miscalculation from multiplying instead of dividing. Only 40 matches the correct arithmetic.

5. Verbal: Text Completion - Context Clues

   Many critics consider the artist’s latest exhibit to be a ____ from her earlier work, showing little resemblance to her previous style.

   1. sequel
   2. summary
   3. departure
   4. homage

   Explanation: 'Departure' correctly indicates a move away from prior style, matching the context of change. 'Homage' means tribute and doesn't fit, 'sequel' suggests continuation, and 'summary' implies an overview, neither of which reflect the described difference.