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.

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The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.

A.

internal

B.

spiritual

C.

psychic

D.

celestial

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Poets often prefer ambiguity to

A.

clarity

B.

certainty

C.

rationality

D.

perversity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

A.

aggravate

B.

create

C.

defer

D.

push

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.

A.

forgetful

B.

forgiving

C.

obedient

D.

timid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends.

A.

fat

B.

belligerent

C.

garrulous

D.

gaunt

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.