PracticeRCGMAT Focus · Verbal · Reading Comprehension
GMAT reading comprehension practice that never runs out
Official GMAT RC question banks are finite — and once you have seen a passage, its questions no longer test you. PracticeRC generates fresh GMAT Focus-style Reading Comprehension on demand: paste any article, choose GMAT, and get a passage with five options, instant scoring, and an explanation for every choice. Free.
Unlimited GMAT-level RC on real academic writing
GMAT Focus Verbal gives you 23 questions in 45 minutes, split between Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning — Sentence Correction is gone. RC passages are short and dense: up to about 350 words of formal academic prose from science, business, and the social sciences, each followed by three or four five-option questions. The skill it rewards is precise, structured reading under time pressure.
The fastest way to build that skill is volume on genuinely new passages. Because PracticeRC generates each passage on demand, you never memorise your way through a fixed bank — you can drill five-option GMAT RC on any article from The Economist, Scientific American, or Harvard Business Review that you were going to read anyway.
Turn an article into a GMAT RC testWhat GMAT reading comprehension tests
GMAT RC questions are direct and purpose-driven. Recognising the type of each question tells you exactly where in the passage to look and which answers are traps.
- Primary purpose — why the passage was written, as a whole.
- Specific detail — what the passage explicitly states.
- Inference — what must follow from the passage without adding outside assumptions.
- Application — extending the author's logic to a new case.
- Logical structure — the function of a sentence, example, or paragraph.
- Tone & style — the author's attitude toward the subject.
See the full breakdown in RC question types explained and the pillar guide to GMAT verbal preparation.
GMAT RC vs CAT RC: how the formats differ
If you are also preparing for the CAT, the underlying reading skill transfers — but the formats differ, so PracticeRC lets you switch between five-option GMAT mode and four-option CAT mode.
| Dimension | GMAT Focus RC (Verbal) | CAT RC (VARC) |
|---|---|---|
| Answer options | 5 options | 4 options |
| Section | RC + Critical Reasoning, 23 Qs / 45 min | RC + Verbal Ability, 24 Qs |
| Passage style | Formal academic — science, business, social science | Contemporary, opinion, abstract essays |
| Passage length | Up to ~350 words | ~500–700 words |
| What wins marks | Accuracy over speed | Speed and accuracy together |
Full comparison: GMAT vs CAT reading comprehension. Or try CAT RC practice.
A focused GMAT RC practice loop
- Pick a dense 300–400 word article — science, business, or economics.
- Paste it into PracticeRC and choose GMAT for the five-option format.
- Answer against a timer (6–8 minutes for the passage and its questions).
- Study every option explanation — GMAT distractors are precise, so learn why each wrong answer is wrong.
- Rotate subjects to stay comfortable across all GMAT passage types.
Frequently asked questions
How many reading comprehension questions are on the GMAT Focus Edition?
The GMAT Focus Verbal section has 23 questions in 45 minutes, split between Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning. Roughly 13–14 are RC, drawn from short passages of up to about 350 words.
How many answer options do GMAT questions have?
Every GMAT question, including RC, has five answer options. PracticeRC generates GMAT RC in the five-option format, unlike CAT which uses four.
Does the GMAT Focus Edition still have Sentence Correction?
No. Sentence Correction was retired when the exam moved to the GMAT Focus Edition. Verbal now contains only Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning.
How much time should a GMAT RC passage take?
Budget roughly 6–8 minutes to read a passage and answer its 3–4 questions. Accuracy matters more than raw speed, so practise reading precisely before pushing pace.
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