GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Questions, Strategies, Samples, and Tips

    Rituparna Nath Rituparna Nath
    Content Writer at Study Abroad Exams

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning section examines how well the candidates analyze and comprehend the verbal passages to evaluate and articulate arguments and reasoning in English constructively. There are 36 GMAT Verbal Reasoning questions to be answered in 65 minutes. The three main question types of verbal reasoning are - Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction. GMAT Verbal Reasoning is the most difficult section in the exam for its analytical approaches. Very few can score above 44 in GMAT verbal section. Few skills that are measured in GMAT Verbal Reasoning are as follows

    • To understand critical sentences
    • To understand coherence and logic running through the passages
    • To deduce a conclusion from the in-between lines in the passages

    Table of Contents

    1. GMAT Verbal Reasoning - RC
      1.1 RC Strategies
      1.2 Reading Comprehension Tips 
    2. GMAT Verbal Reasoning - CR
      2.1 CR Question Strategies
      2.2 Critical Reasoning Tips 
    3. GMAT Verbal Reasoning - SC
      3.1 SC Questions Strategies
      3.2 Sentence Correction Tips
    4. Verbal Reasoning Preparation 
    5. GMAT Verbal Sample Papers

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Reading Comprehension

    GMAT verbal topics include reading comprehension passages that are usually 350-400 words long. Reading Comprehension passages in GMAT Verbal Reasoning are taken from journals or business magazines. The reading Comprehension section can be alarming sometimes, but the candidates have to read the passage and answer the questions. Generally, ⅓ rd of the Verbal Reasoning section is devoted to Reading Comprehension questions. Due to the split screen presentation of GMAT Reading Comprehension questions, the passage will be there on the left side of the screen and the questions will be on the right side. Candidates can see only one question at a time. There is no back option to go back to the previous question once the "next" button is clicked.

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Reading Comprehension Strategies

    • Unfamiliar and challenging passages are designed to measure the analytical skills of the candidates. One should answer the reading comprehension questions on what is explained in the passage itself.
    • Read the Reading Comprehension questions properly before moving to the detailed analysis of the passage. Skimming the passage will help to have an overview of the questions as well as the passage.
    • Always focus on fact, idea, or argumentative thread lying in between the lines of the passage.
    • One must distinguish between the main idea and the supporting idea of the comprehension passage.
    • Similar kinds of answer options might cause confusion. Always refer to the comprehension passage for proper clarification.
    • One should focus on the information stated in the reading comprehension passages rather than outside knowledge.

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Reading Comprehension Tips 

    GMAT Reading Comprehension tips for GMAT Verbal Reasoning include-

    • Mostly factual-based comprehension passages are taken from science-related topics like biology, and chemistry.
    • Usually, social science passages deal with unambiguous questions.
    • Mostly, business-related passages have difficult approaches to dealing with as the candidates have to understand the tone and mood of the author
    • The straightforward questions are factually-based answers
    • In the science-related passage, the tone of the author is usually positive or neutral rather than negative
    • Focus on the theme, the author’s tone, and the specific topic mentioned in the reading comprehension passage.
    • To answer factual questions, candidates must read a few lines around the main keyword mentioned in the question.
    • One has to be precise with the paragraphs to understand the main idea of the comprehension passage.
    • Comprehension passages with questions and answers books are available in the market and online for religious practice.

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    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Critical Reasoning

    GMAT Verbal Critical reasoning questions assess the business skills of the candidate. Most of the candidates appearing for the GMAT Verbal Reasoning have never discovered the argumentative analysis and logic that lies behind the successful business model. Mostly the candidates encounter 3 types of critical reasoning questions in GMAT Verbal Reasoning-

    • One must address the argument that lies in the GMAT verbal critical reasoning questions and choose the correct answer, exposing the flaw or developing the flaw with the help of the underlying argument.
    • One must critically analyze the reasoning behind the given argument
    • For GMAT verbal critical reasoning questions one must come to a constructive conclusion on the basis of the given argument

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Critical Reasoning Question Strategies

    • Critical reasoning questions for GMAT Verbal Reasoning are always based on statements of factual information. One must substantiate the argument with the reasoning provided through the statements. Personal judgments are strictly prohibited when the reasoning is based on factual truth.
    • For GMAT logical reasoning questions, the conclusion might be on any part of the passage. To find the conclusion, a critical analysis of the given statements is required to find the appropriate clues.
    • While reading GMAT critical reasoning passages, one might expect a specific kind of question to find out the flaw in the argument. The answer options might be different from expectation, therefore, one must read the question beforehand.
    • The GMAT logical reasoning answer choices can be confusing for their similarity. To avoid confusion, the options must be read carefully.

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Critical Reasoning Tips 

    • It is important to understand the GMAT logical reasoning questions for answering the critical reasoning question.
    • To answer the critical reasoning questions, the candidates must understand the strengths and the weak parts of the argument.
    • To find the GMAT logical reasoning conclusion to the question, the candidate must find a suitable answer containing the author’s viewpoint.
    • IN GMAT verbal critical reasoning there must be a logical connection with the answer option.
    • Skim the GMAT verbal reasoning questions answer options thoroughly for eliminating the wrong ones.

    Read More Critical Reasoning Samples

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Sentence Correction 

    Sentence correction of Verbal reasoning section of GMAT Verbal Reasoning measures few behavioral skills of the candidate like -

    • Problem solving
    • Critical thinking
    • Good communication skills
    • Decision making
    • Hypervigilance

    Sentence correction questions do not examine the critical grammatical skills of the candidates rather check how often the latter makes good use of grammar to understand the fragmentation of the business structure.

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Sentence Correction Questions Strategies

    • Candidates must understand the intention behind the sentence correction question.
    • Candidates must go through the error part of the given sentence correction question prior to the answer choices.
    • Some confusing answer choices may put the candidates in a dilemma in choosing the correct answer.
    • Linguistic appropriateness and language precision are important to evaluate sentence correction questions.
    • The answer choices are involved in terms of GMAT modifiers, clauses, parallelisms, changes in meaning that are more difficult to grasp.

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning - Sentence Correction Tips

    • The answer choices must include no errors in grammar, structure, diction and meaning.
    • GMAT sentence correction tips include candidates to pay attention to detail. Single answer choices can contain multiple errors.
    • Going through all the GMAT verbal reasoning questions answer choices and comparing them to notice errors helps in solving the sentence correction questions.

    Read More Sentence Correction Samples

    GMAT Verbal Reasoning Preparation 

    The following are a few of the GMAT Verbal reasoning preparation tips that will guide the candidates in scoring high:

    1. For GMAT verbal test reading various kinds of books, both fiction and non-fiction helps in accumulating vocabulary.
    2. Avoid jumping from one section to the other, to concentrate in one section at a time for better GMAT score.
    3. During practice one must work on the wrong answers and find the reason behind its incorrectness
    4. Read the question prior to checking the GMAT verbal reasoning questions answer choices
    5. GMAT verbal preparation material like GMAT books, flashcards, videos are of great help
    6. Customized GMAT verbal study plan should be created according to the requirements

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    • Top Answer By Akanksha Sharma on 30-Jan-2023

    Ans. In case you are enquiring about the CAT percentile let me clarify that ISB Hyderabad does not take into consideration CAT scores. It accepts GMAT/GRE scores only. Most importantly, the ISB Shortlisting process is profile-based. This means even with a lower percentile you can manage to get shortlisted provided you have an excellent profile. There is no fixed cutoff for GMAT. However, a 700+ GMAT score isn't a must-have for ISB if your application is strong in other areas. According to an ISB spokesperson, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780. Read more

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    Ans. There is hardly any B-school in India that accepts GMAT scores for full-time MBA. IIMs, FMS, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, MDI, etc. are some of the institutions that accept GMAT scores.  However, students applying through a foreign national quota or NRI quota are eligible for GMAT score. ISB on the other hand accepts the GMAT for its full-time program MBA program. Here is the list of some B-Schools that accepts GMAT scores in India XLRI, Jamshedpur XIM, Bhubaneswar VIT Business School TISS, Mumbai TERI School of Advanced Sciences, TERI University TASMAC, Pune TAPMI, Manipal School of Management, Udaipur School of Management, NMIMS, Mumbai School of Management, International Institute of Management This is why most students go for CAT, XAT, SNAP, and other management exams for admission in MBA. Only foreign nationals or students with NRI Quota can apply through GMAT. Read more

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    Ans. More than 140 Business Schools in India accept GMAT scores. Here is a list of popular B-School that accept GMAT scores. IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX) IIM Bangalore (EPGP) IIM Calcutta (PGPEx) IIM Indore (EPGP) IIM Kozhikode (EPGP) IIM Lucknow (IPMAX) XLRI Jamshedpur MDI Gurgaon IMT Ghaziabad IIFT Delhi FMS Deli ISB Hyderabad/Mohali Many other reputed B-School across the country also accept GMAT scores. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Debadrita Sinha on 10-Feb-2022

    Ans. Very few universities in Canada offer MBA without GMAT scores. They will consider other factors as eligibility criteria such as work experience for selection.  York University’s Schulich of School of Business, McMaster University’s Degroote School of Business are some of the most reputed business schools in Canada that offer MBA without GMAT. Other than these, other universities offering MBA without GMAT are New York Institute of Technology, Thompson Rivers University, Lakehead University, Wilfrid Laurier University.  You have the option to apply for executive MBAs without a GMAT score, too. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Nishant Shouri on 16-Jan-2023

    Ans. IIM Shillong accepts GMAT scores of only for International students for the PGP flagship program The Executive PGP program For International students who are targeting the PGP flagship program, the cutoff is as follows Category  SSC Percentage  HSC percentage  General  80 80 EWS 80 80 DA 50 50 ST 50 50 SC 55 55 So a good GMAT score for an International student is anything above 700. For the Executive program too, a GMAT score of 700+ is a good target. If your profile is average you can target a higher GMAT score. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Aditi Sen on 12-May-2021

    Ans. There are many business schools in India that require GMAT scores at the time of admission. Some of the top business schools with requiring GMAT scores in India are: Institute Name GMAT Score ISB, Hyderabad & Mohali 730 or higher S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai 550 IIM Ahmedabad 711 School of Management, NMIMS Mumbai 600 IIM Bangalore 710 Great Lakes Institute of Management 600 IIM Calcutta 701 XLRI Jamshedpur 710 IIM Lucknow 680 IMT (All campuses) 720 IIM Indore 700 ICFAI Business School (Hyderabad & Mumbai) 700 IIM Kozhikode 700 A few other institutes include - MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, Sunstone Business School Noida, ISB Indore, and more. Read more

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