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GMAT Reading Comprehension Practice Questions

Practice Reading Comprehension questions with worked explanations and timing guidance for Verbal Reasoning.

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Question 1 of 3 free Easy

The passage suggests that Vanek and Cowan would agree that modernizing household technology did not

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Correct answer: D

Vanek and Cowan agree that modern household technology did not reduce the total time full-time home workers spent on housework. Vanek found that weekly housework stayed at about 52 to 54 hours despite technological advances. Cowan likewise found that modernization could eliminate some tasks while creating additional work. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question 2 of 3 free Easy

According to the passage, the advice referred to in the second sentence was a response to which of the following?

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Correct answer: E

The wording is an exact match with the second sentence of the passage - rest of the world is synonymous with other nations.
Question 3 of 3 free Medium

The passage is primarily concerned with

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Correct answer: C

This question asks about the primary purpose of the passage. To determine the main concern, consider the overall structure and progression of ideas. The passage first establishes a prevailing view or assumption and then describes how the work of certain scholars challenged or countered that view. This structure—presenting an established position and then showing how research undermines it—indicates that the passage is primarily concerned with describing how scholars' work countered a prevailing view. The passage does not present a debate between opposing scholars, challenge evidence, present research supporting a traditional theory, or evaluate methodology.
Question 4 of 5 preview Medium

The passage suggests which of the following about divided demand among a growing number of SKU's?

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Question 5 of 5 preview Hard

According to the passage, which of the following is true about the idea mentioned in the first sentence?

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