GAT preparation guide

GAT verbal: practice for the verbal section

3 interactive questions with solutions on this page

Many students think the verbal section is “luck” or “just language”, but it is a set of specific, trainable skills: seeing the relationship between two words, spotting the word that breaks a sentence, and reading a passage to answer the question rather than to memorise it. On Qudurat Pro you practise these types every week, with an explanation of why each answer is right.

01Question types in the verbal section

Analogies

Two words with a relationship between them; choose the pair with the same relationship: part to whole, cause and effect, tool and function, opposites, degree. The key: state the relationship in a short sentence, then test it on each option.

Sentence completion

A sentence with one or two blanks; choose the words that complete the meaning logically. Watch the connectors (but, therefore, although) — they set the direction of the meaning.

Contextual error

A sentence containing one word that does not fit the overall meaning. Read the whole sentence first to understand the intent, then look for the word that contradicts it.

Reading comprehension

A passage followed by several questions: the main idea, the meaning of a word in context, what can be inferred, or a suitable title. Read the questions before the passage so you know what to look for.

Odd one out

Four words, three of which share a common meaning; identify the one that does not belong.

02Try GAT verbal questions with solutions

Question 1Verbal

PEN : WRITING — choose the pair with the same relationship:

Question 2Verbal

Complete the sentence: Despite the …… of the road, the team arrived on time thanks to the …… of its leader.

Question 3Verbal

Identify the word that does not fit the context: The doctor was keen to calm the patient, so he gently shouted at him until he felt reassured.

03How to raise your verbal score

  • Read unfamiliar texts (science articles, history) for 15 minutes a day to grow your vocabulary in context.
  • In analogies, write the relationship in your own words before looking at the options.
  • In comprehension, the answer always comes from the passage, not from what you already know.
  • Review the questions you got wrong and ask: which type of relationship did I miss?

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FAQ

Is the verbal section easier than the quantitative?

It depends on the student. Verbal needs vocabulary and careful reading; quantitative needs formulas and speed. The platform shows your percentage in each section so you know where to focus.

How do I practise analogies?

Define the relationship between the two words in a short sentence, then test every option with the same sentence. Mistakes usually come from picking a pair with a similar but not identical relationship.

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