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Verbal Ability

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  1. Complete the analogy. Thermometer is to temperature as barometer is to:
  2. Which word is closest in meaning to 'scarce' in the sentence 'Fresh water is scarce in the desert'?
  3. Choose the best order for these sentences. 1) The seeds were then planted in rows. 2) Last spring the farmers prepared the field. 3) By autumn the harvest was ready. 4) They removed the stones and loo…
  4. Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph? (1) Honey bees live in organized colonies. (2) Each colony has one queen who lays eggs. (3) Many people enjoy watching football on Sundays. (4) Worker…
  5. Choose the word that does not belong with the others: violin, flute, trumpet, canvas, drum.
  6. Which type of text gives a list of steps to make something, such as 'mix the flour, add water, then knead the dough'?
  7. Choose the pair with the same relationship as DOCTOR : HOSPITAL.
  8. Read: 'The mayor said the new bridge would open in March, but weeks of heavy rain delayed the work.' Which statement follows logically?
  9. Which sentence uses 'their' correctly?
  10. Read: 'All reptiles are cold-blooded. Some cold-blooded animals live in water. Therefore ...' Which conclusion is certainly valid?
  11. What is the main idea of the passage about terraces in the Andes?
  12. According to the passage, why do the stone walls help the plants?
  13. Which statement can be inferred from the passage?
  14. In the passage, the word 'fertile' is closest in meaning to:
  15. What is the author's purpose in the last sentence?
  16. Why is the coast of Peru described as a rich fishing area?
  17. What happens to catches during El Nino according to the passage?
  18. Which of the following can be inferred about people who depend on fishing?
  19. In the passage, 'sharply' is closest in meaning to:
  20. Which statement best describes the structure of the passage?
  21. What is a quipu according to the passage?
  22. Which claim does the author present as widely accepted?
  23. In the passage, 'convincingly' is closest in meaning to:
  24. What is the author's attitude toward the idea that quipus held stories?
  25. Which statement is best supported by the passage?
  26. What type of text is this passage?
  27. Which reason does the author give for planting trees?
  28. In the passage, 'luxury' is used to mean:
  29. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the author's argument?
  30. What is the main purpose of the last sentence?
  31. According to the passage, why do scientists value the variety of potatoes?
  32. What can be inferred about the varieties suited to cold high places?
  33. The word 'tolerate' in the passage is closest in meaning to:
  34. What does the International Potato Center do according to the passage?
  35. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
  36. What is the main idea of the passage about sleep and memory?
  37. According to the passage, what does the brain do during deeper stages of sleep?
  38. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?
  39. In the passage, 'a poor trade' most nearly means:
  40. What does the phrase 'does not make up for a lack of study' imply?

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