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GRE Verbal Reasoning QUESTION #66
Question 1

For decades, economists believed that increased productivity would naturally lead to higher wages. However, recent studies indicate that while productivity has surged, wage growth has stagnated, suggesting that other structural factors — such as labor market policies, globalization, and technological automation — may be influencing income distribution.

    Sub-Questions

    Question 1
    Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
    • A) Productivity and wage growth are always directly proportional.
    • B) Wage stagnation is primarily caused by technological advancements.
    • C) Increased productivity no longer guarantees higher wages due to other influencing factors.✔️
    • D) Globalization is the sole reason for unequal income distribution.
    Question 2
    What does surged meaning in this paragraph?
    • Soar
    • Sudden✔️
    • Inclined
    • Unexpected
    Correct Answer Explanation

    The passage emphasizes that higher productivity no longer ensures wage increases because of other structural factors — exactly what option C states.