Test On Verbal Reasoning Ability! Trivia Quiz
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Verbal reasoning is understanding and rational concepts that are found in language. The purpose is to evaluate the ability to think logically, rather than simply considering without really using your brain, which can occur if one is not careful to reason. If this sounds like you, take a seat, prepare to learn, and try this quiz.
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.
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It is the newspaper
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That exposes us to the widest range
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Of human experiences and behavior
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No error
Correct Answer
D. No errorExplanation
The given sentence does not contain any grammatical errors. It is a complete sentence with proper subject-verb agreement and punctuation. The sentence effectively conveys the idea that newspapers provide exposure to a wide range of human experiences and behavior.Rate this question:
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Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word. WARY
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Sad
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Vigilant
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Distorted
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Tired
Correct Answer
B. VigilantExplanation
The word "wary" means to be cautious or careful about potential dangers or problems. "Vigilant" has a similar meaning, as it refers to being watchful and alert to possible threats or risks. Therefore, "vigilant" is the word that best expresses the meaning of "wary."Rate this question:
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Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word. ERROR
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Misadventure
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Misgiving
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Ambiguity
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Blunder
Correct Answer
D. BlunderExplanation
The word "blunder" best expresses the meaning of "error" because both words refer to a mistake or a careless action that leads to a negative outcome.Rate this question:
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In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words. ANNOY
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Praise
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Rejoice
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Please
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Reward
Correct Answer
C. PleaseExplanation
The word "annoy" means to irritate or bother someone. The word "please" means to make someone happy or satisfied. These two words are opposite in meaning because while annoying someone causes discomfort, pleasing someone brings satisfaction and happiness.Rate this question:
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In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.HYPOCRITICAL
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Gentle
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Sincere
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Amiable
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Dependable
Correct Answer
B. SincereExplanation
The word "hypocritical" means insincere or dishonest. The word "sincere" is the exact opposite of hypocritical, as it means genuine and honest. Therefore, "sincere" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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We had to pay more taxi fare because the driver brought us by a _____route.
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Circular
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Circumscribed
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Longest
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Circuitous
Correct Answer
B. CircumscribedExplanation
The correct answer is "Circuitous." In this context, "circuitous" means taking a longer, indirect route. Therefore, if the driver brought the passengers by a circuitous route, it would explain why they had to pay more taxi fare.Rate this question:
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I have read one novel by Premchand. I want to read _____novel by him.
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Other
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Another
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All
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Few
Correct Answer
B. AnotherExplanation
The phrase "I have read one novel by Premchand" indicates that the person has already read one novel by the author. Therefore, they are looking to read "another" novel by him, suggesting that they want to read a different novel by Premchand.Rate this question:
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In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. There was P: needed for it everyday life Q: a time when each family R: for itself most of the things it S: actually produced The Proper sequence should be:
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QRSP
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RQPS
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RSPQ
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QSRP
Correct Answer
D. QSRPExplanation
Each family actually produced most of the things it needed for everyday life. The correct sequence is QSRP.Rate this question:
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In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. I enclose P: and the postage Q: a postal order R: the price of books S: which will cover? The Proper sequence should be:
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RPSQ
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QSPR
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QSRP
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QPSR
Correct Answer
C. QSRPExplanation
The correct sequence is QSRP. The sentence should be rearranged as follows: "I enclose a postal order (Q) which will cover (S) the price of books (R) and the postage (P)." This sequence creates a grammatically correct and coherent sentence.Rate this question:
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The casual horrors and real disasters are thrown at newspaper reader without discrimination. In the contemporary arrangements for circulating the news, an important element, evaluation is always weak and often wanting entirely. There is no point anywhere along the line somewhere someone put his foot down for certain and says, "This is important and that does not amount to row of beans; deserves no ones attention, and should travel the wires no farther". The junk is dressed up to look as meaningful as the real news. Evaluation of news would imply
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Less dependence on modern systems of communication
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More careful analysis of each news story and its value
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Separating beans from junk
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Discriminating horrors from disasters
Correct Answer
B. More careful analysis of each news story and its valueExplanation
The passage suggests that the evaluation of news is weak and often lacking. Therefore, a possible explanation for the correct answer is that in order to improve the evaluation of news, it is necessary to conduct a more careful analysis of each news story and determine its value. This implies that there should be a critical assessment of the content being presented, separating meaningful news from junk or less important information.Rate this question:
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The casual horrors and real disasters are thrown at newspaper readers without discrimination. In the contemporary arrangements for circulating the news, an important element, evaluation is always weak and often wanting entirely. There is no point anywhere along the line somewhere someone puts his foot down for certain and says, "This is important and that does not amount to a row of beans; deserves no one's attention, and should travel the wires no farther". The junk is dressed up to look as meaningful as the real news. The writer of the above passage
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Seems to be happy with the contemporary arrangements for circulating news
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Is shocked by the casual stories about horrors and disasters reported in the newspapers
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Wants better evaluation of news before publication
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Wants to put his foot down on news stories
Correct Answer
C. Wants better evaluation of news before publicationExplanation
The writer of the above passage wants better evaluation of news before publication. This is indicated by the statement that "an important element, evaluation, is always weak and often wanting entirely" and that "someone puts his foot down for certain and says, 'This is important and that does not amount to a row of beans; deserves no one's attention, and should travel the wires no farther'". The writer is critical of the lack of discrimination in the circulation of news and believes that junk news is being given the same importance as real news.Rate this question:
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The casual horrors and real disasters are thrown at the newspaper readers without discrimination. In the contemporary arrangements for circulating the news, an important element, evaluation is always weak and often wanting entirely. There is no point anywhere along the line somewhere someone put his foot down for certain and says, "This is important and that does not amount to a row of beans; deserves no ones attention, and should travel the wires no farther". The junk is dressed up to look as meaningful as the real news. In the above passage, the phrase "amounts to a row of beans" means that the news
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Deserves no one's attention
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Should travel the wires
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Is weak and often wanting entirely
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Is junk dressed up as real news
Correct Answer
A. Deserves no one's attentionExplanation
The phrase "amounts to a row of beans" in the passage means that the news deserves no one's attention. This phrase implies that the news is insignificant or unimportant, similar to a row of beans which holds no value or significance. Therefore, the correct answer is that the news deserves no one's attention.Rate this question:
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The casual horrors and real disasters are thrown at a newspaper reader without discrimination. In the contemporary arrangements for circulating the news, an important element, evaluation is always weak and often wanting entirely. There is no point anywhere along the line somewhere someone put his foot down for certain and says, "This is important and that does not amount to a row of beans; deserves no one's attention, and should travel the wires no farther". The junk is dressed up to look as meaningful as the real news. Newspapers lack a sense of discrimination because
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They do not separate the real news from mere sensationalism
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They have to accept whatever is received on the wires
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Limited manpower makes serious evolution impossible
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People don't see the difference between 'junk' and 'real' news
Correct Answer
A. They do not separate the real news from mere sensationalismExplanation
Newspapers lack a sense of discrimination because they do not separate the real news from mere sensationalism. The passage suggests that newspapers indiscriminately present casual horrors, real disasters, and junk news without evaluating their importance. There is no one who determines what is truly important and what is not. As a result, newspapers dress up junk news to appear as meaningful as real news, indicating a lack of discrimination in their reporting.Rate this question:
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The casual horrors and real disasters are thrown at newspaper reader without discrimination. In the contemporary arrangements for circulating the news, an important element, evaluation is always weak and often wanting entirely. There is no point anywhere along the line somewhere someone put his foot down for certain and says, "This is important and that does not amount to row of beans; deserves no ones attention, and should travel the wires no farther". The junk is dressed up to look as meaningful as the real news.The passage implies that
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There has to be censorship on newspapers
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There is no point in having censorship
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Newspapers always dress up junk to look meaningful
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One has to be strict in selecting news items
Correct Answer
C. Newspapers always dress up junk to look meaningfulExplanation
The passage suggests that newspapers often dress up junk news to make it appear as meaningful as real news. It implies that there is a lack of evaluation and discernment in the contemporary arrangements for circulating news. This explanation aligns with the given correct answer: "newspapers always dress up junk to look meaningful."Rate this question:
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