GAT Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Author is to Book as Composer is to ___

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Answer

An author creates a book, just as a composer creates a symphony. Both describe the relationship between a creator and their work.

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Despite the harsh desert climate of the Rub' al Khali, several species of flora and fauna have adapted remarkably well to the extreme conditions.' What can be inferred from this statement?

Accepted Answer

Life can exist even in very challenging environments

Answer

The passage states that species have 'adapted remarkably well' despite harsh conditions, implying that life can persist even in extreme environments.

Question 3

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to 'abundant':

Accepted Answer

Scarce

Answer

Abundant means existing in large quantities, while scarce means existing in very small quantities — they are direct antonyms.

Question 4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The committee decided to ___ the proposal until more research could be conducted.'

Accepted Answer

Defer

Answer

Defer means to postpone or delay, which fits the context of waiting for more research before making a decision.

Question 5

Which pair of words shares the same relationship as 'Microscope : Magnify'?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer : Measure

Answer

A microscope is a tool used to magnify, and a thermometer is a tool used to measure. Both express a tool-to-function relationship.

Qudurat GAT Practice Test

Qudurat GAT Practice Test

GAT Verbal Reasoning 3