Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Passage: 'The new software reduced data entry errors by 40% in the first quarter and improved processing speed by 25%. However, implementation costs were 15% above budget.' Which statement is MOST supported?

Answer: The software delivered operational benefits but exceeded its budget.

The passage provides evidence for both performance gains and a cost overrun, making this the most balanced and supported conclusion.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'Her ______ approach to negotiations meant she rarely agreed to the first offer presented.'

Answer: strategic

A strategic approach involves careful planning — consistent with someone who evaluates offers rather than accepting immediately.

Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'RESILIENT'?

Answer: Fragile

Resilient means able to recover from difficulties; its opposite is fragile, meaning easily broken or damaged.

Passage: 'All team leaders must submit weekly progress reports by Friday at 5 PM. Reports submitted after this deadline will not be reviewed until the following week.' Tom submitted his report on Saturday morning. What will happen?

Answer: His report will not be reviewed until the following week.

The passage explicitly states late reports are not reviewed until the following week, which directly applies to Tom's Saturday submission.

Which word is closest in meaning to 'TENACIOUS'?

Answer: Persistent

Tenacious means holding firmly to a purpose — it is synonymous with persistent.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The report was praised for its ______ analysis, leaving no aspect of the issue unexplored.'

Answer: comprehensive

Comprehensive means covering all aspects thoroughly, which fits the description of leaving no aspect unexplored.