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.
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 arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
caused unnecessary worries
brought about disharmony
caused a pleasant atmosphere
brought about a disciplined atmosphere
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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.
Edward was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
born in a middle class family
born in a wealthy family
born in a royal family
born in a family of nationalists
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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 die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
project is over
decision is made
death is inevitable
cloth has been dyed
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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.
He is always picking holes in every project.
creating problems in
finding fault with
suggesting improvement in
asking irrelevant questions on
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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.
My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
worked very hard
spent a huge amount
tried all tricks
bribed several persons
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.