Question 1: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: "The scientist’s findings were deemed revolutionary, as they not only challenged the status quo but also offered __________ solutions to longstanding problems."

• impractical
• feasible (Correct answer)
• esoteric
• inconsequential

Correct answer: feasible

The sentence describes findings that 'challenged the status quo' and offered solutions to 'longstanding problems.' The word 'feasible' means possible to do easily or conveniently, or likely to be achieved. Therefore, offering 'feasible' solutions implies that the revolutionary findings provided practical and achievable ways to address existing issues, making it the most fitting choice in this context.

Question 2: A researcher surveys a group of students and finds that 70% prefer online learning, while the remaining prefer in-person classes. If 120 students prefer in-person learning, how many students were surveyed in total?

• 150
• 240
• 400 (Correct answer)
• 360

Correct answer: 400

If 70% of students prefer online learning, then 100% - 70% = 30% prefer in-person classes. We are given that 120 students prefer in-person learning, which represents 30% of the total student population. To find the total number of students, we can set up the equation: 0.30 * Total Students = 120. Dividing 120 by 0.30 yields a total of 400 students surveyed.

Question 3: What is the main purpose of the passage? "The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth,' plays a critical role in regulating the planet’s oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. However, deforestation poses a severe threat to its ecological balance."

• To argue against deforestation
• To explain the Amazon's ecological importance
• To describe oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
• To discuss economic benefits of the Amazon

The passage primarily focuses on describing the Amazon rainforest's vital role in regulating global oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, explicitly calling it the 'lungs of the Earth.' This highlights its significant ecological importance. While it also mentions the threat of deforestation, the core message is about the Amazon's crucial environmental function.

Question 4: What does the professor imply when she says, "This will likely be on the exam, so you might want to take notes"?

• The information is difficult to understand.
• The information is not important.
• The information will likely appear on the exam.
• The students are expected to memorize the lecture.

The professor's statement, 'This will likely be on the exam,' directly communicates that the information discussed is highly probable to be included in the upcoming assessment. The subsequent suggestion to 'take notes' is a practical piece of advice given this likelihood, implying that students should pay close attention and record the material for future study to prepare for the exam.

Question 5: Which of the following is the BEST strategy for writing the "Argument" essay in the GRE Analytical Writing section?

• Focus on agreeing with the argument presented.
• Critique the argument and point out its flaws. (Correct answer)
• Ignore the argument and present your own ideas.
• Summarize the argument without offering an analysis.

Correct answer: Critique the argument and point out its flaws.

The GRE Analytical Writing 'Analyze an Argument' task requires test-takers to critically evaluate the logical soundness of a given argument. The goal is not to agree or disagree with the argument's position, but rather to identify its unstated assumptions, weaknesses in reasoning, and potential alternative explanations. Therefore, the best strategy is to critique the argument and point out its flaws.