GMAT Verbal Reasoning

Critical Reasoning

You get a short argument and a question about it. GMAC lists the tasks: weaken or strengthen the argument, find its assumption, spot the conclusion or the role a sentence plays, resolve a paradox, and judge what information would help evaluate it.

GMAC’s tip: notice exactly how narrow the conclusion is. Anything outside it, such as cost or popularity when the argument is about something else, is out of scope.

Reading Comprehension

Passages are usually on science, social science or business. Questions ask about viewpoints and how ideas relate, and words like “however” and “although” show you those relationships. For “according to the passage” questions, go back and find the line rather than trusting memory.

What about Sentence Correction?

It’s gone. GMAC removed Sentence Correction when the current exam launched in late 2023, so grammar drills from older books aren’t needed.

How should you practice GMAT Verbal Reasoning?

• Use GMAT-style questions rather than general grammar or reading books.
• Cross out wrong choices by letter, A to E.
• Work out why you missed each question, with the explanations in the Official Guide.
• Keep an error log.
• Read the question carefully. The wording is precise.