Amazon MBA: Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ABUNDANT'.

Accepted Answer

Scarce

Answer

'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, so its antonym is 'scarce'.

Question 2

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'Despite the manager's _____ tone, employees sensed her underlying frustration.'

Accepted Answer

Composed

Answer

'Composed' contrasts with the hidden frustration, matching the word 'despite'.

Question 3

Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

Neither the CEO nor the directors were available.

Answer

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject ('directors'), so 'were' is correct.

Question 4

A passage argues that remote work boosts productivity by cutting commute time. Which statement, if true, MOST weakens this argument?

Accepted Answer

Remote workers report more distractions at home that offset commute savings.

Answer

If home distractions offset the time saved, the productivity gain is negated.

Question 5

Choose the word that is a synonym for 'METICULOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Thorough

Answer

'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, i.e., thorough.

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