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.

951.

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.

We were in a hurry. The road being zigzag, we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

A.

To cut a portion of the road

B.

To take a short cut

C.

To go fast

D.

To take an alternative route

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

952.

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.

I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.

A.

with all their might

B.

without any other weapon

C.

resorting to violence

D.

very cowardly

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

953.

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.

If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.

A.

be unhappy

B.

be happy

C.

suffer

D.

be ill

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

954.

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 old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

A.

emphasised

B.

voiced

C.

declared

D.

suggested

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

955.

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 new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

A.

create problems

B.

encounter difficulties

C.

confuse matters

D.

make things difficult

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.