CFAT Verbal Skills 3

Question 1

Choose the word most similar in meaning to TENACIOUS.

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Tenacious means holding firmly to a purpose or belief, which is synonymous with persistent.

Question 2

CHAPTER is to BOOK as VERSE is to:

Accepted Answer

Poem

Answer

A chapter is a division of a book, just as a verse is a division of a poem.

Question 3

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the recruits is required to pass.

Answer

'Each' is singular and takes a singular verb, making 'Each of the recruits is required to pass' correct.

Question 4

Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to VERBOSE.

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

Verbose means using more words than necessary; its antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.

Question 5

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The new recruit showed _______ courage under heavy enemy fire.'

Accepted Answer

Exemplary

Answer

Exemplary means outstanding or serving as a desirable model, fitting the context of praiseworthy courage.

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