Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

Passage: 'The charity raised over £50,000 at its annual gala, exceeding last year's total by 15%.' Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The charity raised more money this year than last year

Answer

'Exceeding last year's total by 15%' confirms this year's amount is greater than last year's. Option A is directly supported.

Question 2

Passage: 'While the project was completed on time, it went significantly over budget.' Which is CANNOT SAY?

Accepted Answer

The project manager was aware of the budget overrun

Answer

The passage tells us about time and budget but gives no information about whether the project manager was aware of anything. This cannot be determined.

Question 3

Passage: 'Staff absence rates fell by 12% following the introduction of flexible working.' Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Fewer staff were absent after flexible working was introduced

Answer

A fall of 12% in absence rates means fewer staff were absent — directly supported by the passage.

Question 4

Passage: 'The new software update is available to premium subscribers only.' Which is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Free users can access the new software update

Answer

The passage says the update is for premium subscribers only, so free users cannot access it. The statement that they can is FALSE.

Question 5

Passage: 'Applications for the scholarship must be submitted by 31 March. Late applications will not be considered.' Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Applications submitted after 31 March will be rejected

Answer

The passage explicitly states late applications 'will not be considered,' meaning those after 31 March will be rejected.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Reading Comprehension 2