GMAT Section 3 Verbal Ability

GMAT Section 3 Verbal Ability practice questions, page 20 of 30, with answer review and explanations.

Question 96

Mary Shelleys 1818 classic Frankenstein has been the most-taught novel on college campuses in the country for the past 10 years. This is due primarily to the worries about scientific responsibility brought on by the recent surge of advances in science and technology, especially biotechnology. Which of the following statements, if true, would be most helpful in evaluating this argument?

  1. Frankenstein is considered the first science-fiction novel.
  2. Most people who have not read the novel mistakenly assume that Frankenstein is the monster, not the scientist who created the monster.
  3. In the novel, Victor Frankenstein creates a monster and then abandons it, refusing to take responsibility for his creation.
  4. In the novel, Frankenstein’s creature causes a great deal of destruction because he is constantly rejected by others.
  5. Most Americans are opposed to cloning human beings.

Question 97

Arthur: Do animals have rights? Well, they have feelings, and I think if you can feel pain, you do have some rights, particularly the right not to have pain inflicted on you. Brandon: Animals like lions would kill me if they were hungry for food. That inflicts pain on me, all right! Which of the following is the best criticism of Brandons response?

  1. He assumes that because some animals kill humans, humans have a right to kill those animals.
  2. He does not give specific examples to support his position.
  3. He attacks Arthur rather than addressing the issue.
  4. He takes an absolute position without allowing for exceptions.
  5. He brings in a different issue rather than addressing the question of whether or not animals have rights.

Question 98

People who own dangerous pets such as poisonous snakes or ferocious dogs are morally and legally responsible for their pets actions. If someone is hurt by such a pet, the owner should be held 100% accountable. All of the following statements, if true, would strengthen this argument EXCEPT

  1. the physical whereabouts of pets are completely under the control of their owners.
  2. a pet is the legal property of a person, and people are responsible for damages inflicted by their property.
  3. a pet is like a young child in that its whereabouts must constantly be controlled and behaviors trained and monitored.
  4. pet owners cannot completely control their pets’ behaviors.
  5. a dangerous pet is no different from a dangerous weapon, and it must be cared for accordingly.

Question 99

Since Lotta came out of her shell, she has made a lot of new friends. Which of the following is the best criticism of this statement?

  1. Lotta may have come out of her shell because she made new friends.
  2. Lotta may have come out of her shell because of accomplishments at her new job.
  3. Lotta may not have very close relationships with any of these new friends.
  4. Lotta often has periods of introversion.
  5. Lotta is a very likeable person.

Question 100

All across Europe, midwives are the most common choice for prenatal care and delivery. In America, however, midwives are the minority, with most women choosing obstetricians to help them deliver their babies. But using midwives could save millions of dollars a year in healthcare costs. All of the following information would be helpful in evaluating this argument EXCEPT

  1. a comparison of the cost of an obstetrician birth and a midwife birth
  2. a comparison of the percentage of costly procedures such as episiotomies and Caesarian sections in midwife- and obstetrician-led births
  3. a description of the author’s experience with a midwife
  4. a comparison of the procedures in an obstetrician birth and midwife birth
  5. a description of how midwives are used in healthcare systems in other countries