Verbal Reasoning Reviewer 1
Instructions: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentences.
1. The old woman was still daze after she was nearly run over by a speeding car near the market.
a. Fright
b. Alarm
c. Stupor
d. Shock
2. Two men emerged from a nearby grocery in great haste carrying a bagful of grocery items.
a. Speed
b. Leisureliness
c. Calm
d. Reluctance
3. She runs as fast as she could to avoid being caught until darkness enveloped here completely.
a. Engulfed
b. Hid
c. Swallowed
d. Unfolded
4. The lecturer made a big gaffe when he shouted at one of the students who could not answer his question.
a. Scandal
b. Scene
c. Joke
d. Blunder
5. The things she was saying wee most unbecoming of a Theology teacher of her rank.
a. Inappropriate
b. Inaccurate
c. Proper
d. Unwelcome
6. Every government official will be accountable for his/her action.
a. Applauded
b. Compensated
c. Responsible
d. Approached
7. Let us not try to downplay the atrocities committed by the terrorists in other countries particularly in Syria and some countries in Africa.
a. Soften
b. Ignore
c. Forget
d. Imitate
8. The witness testified that the suspect's actions were overt and were observable by the former.
a. Unknown
b. Suspicious
c. Hidden
d. Visible
9. If your nanny lets you go without your packed lunch, she would be remiss in her responsibilities as your guardian.
a. Unable
b. Negligent
c. Suitable
d. Lacking
Answer:
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
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3. Verbal Reasoning Reviewer 2
1. The old woman was still daze after she was nearly run over by a speeding car near the market.
a. Fright
b. Alarm
c. Stupor
d. Shock
2. Two men emerged from a nearby grocery in great haste carrying a bagful of grocery items.
a. Speed
b. Leisureliness
c. Calm
d. Reluctance
3. She runs as fast as she could to avoid being caught until darkness enveloped here completely.
a. Engulfed
b. Hid
c. Swallowed
d. Unfolded
4. The lecturer made a big gaffe when he shouted at one of the students who could not answer his question.
a. Scandal
b. Scene
c. Joke
d. Blunder
5. The things she was saying wee most unbecoming of a Theology teacher of her rank.
a. Inappropriate
b. Inaccurate
c. Proper
d. Unwelcome
6. Every government official will be accountable for his/her action.
a. Applauded
b. Compensated
c. Responsible
d. Approached
7. Let us not try to downplay the atrocities committed by the terrorists in other countries particularly in Syria and some countries in Africa.
a. Soften
b. Ignore
c. Forget
d. Imitate
8. The witness testified that the suspect's actions were overt and were observable by the former.
a. Unknown
b. Suspicious
c. Hidden
d. Visible
9. If your nanny lets you go without your packed lunch, she would be remiss in her responsibilities as your guardian.
a. Unable
b. Negligent
c. Suitable
d. Lacking
Answer:
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
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1. Reading Comprehension Reviewer
2. Grammar Reviewer
3. Verbal Reasoning Reviewer 2