Verbal Reasoning questions and answers

Verbal Reasoning Questions and Answers

Verbal Reasoning questions assess your ability to spell words correctly, use accurate grammar, understand analogies, read and comprehend written information etc. You will be presented with short passages of text, which you’ll be required to interpret and then answer questions. Verbal Reasoning questions and answers are typically in the ‘True, False, Cannot Say’ multiple-choice format, although there are a range of alternatives too.

Practise with our Verbal Resoning test questions to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual test.

881.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The authorities took him to task for his negligence.

A.

gave him additional work

B.

suspended his assignment

C.

reprimanded him

D.

forced him to resign

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

882.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.

A.

took no pains

B.

did very irrelevant things

C.

resorted to illegitimate practices

D.

used all available means

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

883.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Rohit has bitten off more than he can chew.

A.

Is trying to do much

B.

Is very greedy

C.

Is always hungry

D.

Has little regard for others

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

884.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.

A.

found acceptance with

B.

was attentively listened to by

C.

was appreciated by

D.

was applauded by

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

885.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The Senate inquiry into the Washington deal did not bring to light any startling facts.

A.

Prove

B.

Probe

C.

Highlight

D.

Disclose

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.