GRE Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) Racing for the bus, her bag flew open and all the documents were lost.	B) As she raced for the bus, her bag flew open making the documents lost.
C) Racing for the bus, her bag flung open and all the documents were lost.	D) The documents were lost, when racing for the bus, her bag flung open.

Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Options A, C and E in the absence of a proper subject add the ‘bag’ automatically to the verb ‘racing for the bus’. So, it does not make any sense as it would mean that the bag is racing for the bus. Option B is incorrect because of the fragment ‘making the documents lose’. Option D doesn't convey the proper meaning.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: CAT , GRE , TOEFL

0 1038

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Ease somebody's mind

A) Alleviate someone's anxiety.	B) Listen to somebody's grievances.
C) Have the capacity to understand the other person's thoughts.	D) Keep thinking about some person.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alleviate someone's anxiety.

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , GRE , TOEFL

0 1037

Q:

In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical	B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive	D) Thrive, Tussle

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: TOEFL , GRE , CAT

0 1036

Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Grandmother is knitting a sweater for you.

A) A sweater is being knit by grandmother for you.	B) A sweater will be knit by grandmother for you.
C) Grandmother is knitting for you a sweater.	D) Knitting of a sweater has been done by grandmother for you.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A sweater is being knit by grandmother for you.

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT , GRE , TOEFL

0 1036

Q:

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

It must be noted that/ decentralization should be applied/ along with caution as it can/ lead to organizational disintegration.

A) It must be noted that	B) Decentralization should be applied
C) Along with caution as it can	D) Lead to organizational disintegration

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Along with caution as it can

Explanation:

The error lies in the third part of the sentence. The word 'along' is unnecessary and must be omitted. Along denotes accompaniment. The context of the sentence doesn't talk about accompaniment.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: GRE , TOEFL

0 1035

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

From the early 1990s, salaries shot up and stock options (were introduced).

A) are introduced	B) is introduced
C) was introduced	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT , GRE , TOEFL

0 1035

Q:

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Camouflage	B) Cameousflage
C) Camouflege	D) Camioflaeg

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Camouflage

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , GRE , TOEFL

1 1035

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Causing annoyance or resentment

A) Congenial	B) Galling
C) Amiable	D) Mellow

GRE Questions

Quick Links