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.

1,711.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Manish neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

A.

refused

B.

failed

C.

promised

D.

obstructed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,712.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

When I look back over their wartime years, I cannot help feeling that time is an inadequate and even capricious measure of their duration. At one moment they seem so long, at another so short.

A.

misleading

B.

whimsical

C.

erratic

D.

unpredictable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,713.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

The prince fell in love with a comely young maiden.

A.

delightful

B.

pretty

C.

homely

D.

elegant

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,714.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

He corroborated the statement of his brother.

A.

confirmed

B.

disproved

C.

condemned

D.

seconded

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,715.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting anxiety.

A.

curiosity

B.

grief

C.

uneasiness

D.

eagerness

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.