Practice Test Flashcards

JIBE is to PRAISE as __________ is to ENLIGHTEN.

Answer: Delude

The analogy establishes an antonym relationship: JIBE (to mock or taunt) is the opposite of PRAISE. Following this pattern, we need an antonym for ENLIGHTEN (to give knowledge or understanding). DELUDE means to mislead or deceive, which is the direct opposite of providing clear understanding or knowledge.

CUSHION is to SOFA as SHELF is to __________.

Answer: Bookcase

The analogy describes a part-to-whole relationship: a CUSHION is a component of a SOFA. Similarly, a SHELF is a component that makes up a BOOKCASE, which is a piece of furniture designed to hold books or other items on its shelves.

__________ is to WOOD as FILE is to NAIL.

Answer: Plane

The analogy describes a tool-to-material relationship where the tool is used for shaping or smoothing: a FILE is used to smooth or shape a NAIL. Following this pattern, a PLANE is a tool specifically designed to smooth and shape WOOD by shaving off thin layers, similar to how a file works on a nail.

FLEET is to TRUCKS as _________ is to TEACHERS.

Answer: Faculty

The analogy establishes a relationship where the first word (FLEET) refers to a collective group of the second word (TRUCKS). Applying this same relationship, a 'Faculty' is the collective body of teachers within an educational institution. Therefore, Faculty is to Teachers as Fleet is to Trucks.

What is the closest meaning for the word GLUTTONOUS?

Answer: Greedy

The word 'gluttonous' describes someone who eats or consumes excessively, often to the point of being greedy. Among the given options, 'greedy' is the closest synonym as it directly reflects the excessive desire for more, whether it be food or other resources, which is the core characteristic of being gluttonous.

What is the closest meaning for the word GROVE?

Answer: Orchard

A 'grove' refers to a small group of trees. An 'orchard' is a specific type of grove that consists of fruit-bearing trees, making it the most accurate and closest meaning among the choices provided. While a grove can be any small wood, an orchard is a common and fitting example.

What is the closest meaning for the word RAPID?

Answer: Fast

The word 'rapid' means happening or moving with great speed. Therefore, 'fast' is a direct and precise synonym for rapid. The other options describe different qualities or are antonyms.

What is the closest meaning for the word IMPUDENT?

Answer: Impertinent

'Impudent' describes someone who is disrespectful, rude, or impertinent, often by being bold or presumptuous. 'Impertinent' is a direct synonym, carrying the same meaning of not showing proper respect or being rude.

What is the closest meaning for the word REPRIMAND?

Answer: Rebuke

To 'reprimand' means to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone, often officially. 'Rebuke' is a direct synonym, carrying the same meaning of expressing strong disapproval or criticism.

The paragraph best supports the argument that:

Answer: Taxation by the government is based on the approval of the people.

Without the actual paragraph, we infer from common knowledge of civil service principles. The statement 'Taxation by the government is based on the approval of the people' reflects the fundamental democratic principle of 'no taxation without representation,' where government's power to tax derives from the consent of the governed. This is a core tenet of many governmental systems, especially those relevant to civil service exams.

Direct lighting is the least appropriate method for lighting. The desk or ceiling light with a reflector, which disperses all the rays downwards, is likely to create a glare on the work surface. The best point in paragraph is that direct lighting is least satisfactory as a form of lighting, primarily because:

Answer: Typically, the working surface is concealed by the light.

The paragraph states that direct lighting, specifically a light with a reflector dispersing rays downwards, is likely to 'create a glare on the work surface.' This glare makes it difficult to see or work on the surface, effectively obscuring or 'concealing' the details of the work. Therefore, the primary problem is that the working surface becomes hard to discern due to the intense reflection of light.

He used an extra layer of silicone glue to reinforce the windows glasses. REINFORCE most nearly means:

Answer: Strengthen

To 'reinforce' something means to strengthen it, often by adding extra support or material. In the context of adding an extra layer of silicone glue to window glass, the purpose is clearly to make the glass stronger or more secure. Therefore, 'strengthen' is the most accurate meaning.

In order to maintain high grades, do not neglect your studies. NEGLECT most nearly means.

Answer: Abandon

To 'neglect' your studies means to fail to give them proper attention or care, essentially disregarding them. 'Abandon' means to cease to support or look after, or to give up completely. In the context of studies, neglecting them is akin to abandoning the effort required to succeed, making 'abandon' the closest synonym.

She gained an award due to consistent scores that she had from first to last of the game. CONSISTENT most nearly means:

Answer: Stable

'Consistent' refers to something that remains the same or maintains a steady pattern over time. In the context of scores, consistent scores are those that are stable and do not fluctuate significantly. Therefore, 'stable' is the closest meaning, indicating an unchanging and reliable performance.

Lerie was about to present the weekly consumption of materials in their department. Which type of graph should she use to show the trend of their inventory?

Answer: Line Graph

A 'line graph' is the most appropriate type of chart for showing a 'trend' over time. It effectively displays how data changes continuously over a period, such as weekly consumption of materials, by connecting data points with lines to illustrate upward, downward, or stable patterns.

A Bakeshop can sell 30 breads and 15 cakes per day. Determine the ratio of breads to cakes.

Answer: 2:1

To find the ratio of breads to cakes, we compare the number of breads (30) to the number of cakes (15). This gives us the ratio 30:15. To simplify, we divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 15. This results in a simplified ratio of 2:1.

If a sewer can sew 18 dresses in 6 days, how many days would it take the sewer to finish 60 dresses?

Answer: 20 days

First, determine the sewer's daily production rate by dividing the number of dresses (18) by the number of days (6), which is 3 dresses per day. Then, to find out how many days it would take to finish 60 dresses, divide the total number of dresses desired (60) by the daily production rate (3 dresses/day). This calculation yields 20 days.

Choose which of the following has the greatest value.

Answer: 2.9698

To determine the greatest value among decimals, compare them digit by digit from left to right. All options start with '2.'. Next, compare the tenths digit: 2.0187 (0), 2.9011 (9), 2.9698 (9), 2.1185 (1). The largest tenths digit is 9, found in options B and C. Now, compare the hundredths digit for B and C: 2.9011 (0) and 2.9698 (6). Since 6 is greater than 0, 2.9698 is the greatest value.

A staff can finish making copies for 18 books for 3 days. What is the ratio of the number of books finished to the number of days?

Answer: 6:1

To find the ratio of books finished to the number of days, we set up the ratio as 18 books to 3 days (18:3). To simplify this ratio, we divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. This yields a simplified ratio of 6:1, meaning 6 books are finished for every 1 day.

In alphabetizing these names, which should come FIRST?

Answer: Nyla E. Dyer

When alphabetizing names, the standard procedure is to sort by the last name first. Comparing the last names: Dyer, Hogue, Mcintire, and Mena. Alphabetically, 'Dyer' comes before all the others. Therefore, Nyla E. Dyer would be listed first.