Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Reading Comprehension 4

Question 1

Passage: 'The council will only grant planning permission if the proposed development meets all environmental standards.' A development meets all environmental standards. Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The council may grant planning permission

Answer

Meeting environmental standards is a necessary but potentially not sufficient condition. The council 'will only' grant if standards are met — but other factors may also apply. Permission may be granted.

Question 2

Passage: 'Employees who have worked for the company for more than two years are entitled to 25 days' annual leave.' An employee has worked there for 18 months. Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The employee is not entitled to 25 days' annual leave under this policy

Answer

18 months is less than 2 years. The policy only applies to those with more than 2 years' service. This employee does not qualify for 25 days under this policy.

Question 3

Passage: 'A recent survey found that 72% of respondents preferred working from home at least two days per week.' Which is CANNOT SAY?

Accepted Answer

72% of all workers prefer working from home

Answer

The survey reflects respondents' views, not all workers. We cannot generalise survey results to the entire workforce.

Question 4

Passage: 'The fire exits must remain unobstructed at all times. Propping fire doors open is strictly prohibited.' Which is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Blocking fire exits is not allowed

Answer

'Must remain unobstructed at all times' clearly prohibits blocking fire exits. Option A directly reflects this rule.

Question 5

Passage: 'The trial period for the new system ends on 30 June. A full review will be conducted in July.' Which is CANNOT SAY?

Accepted Answer

The new system will be adopted permanently after July

Answer

The passage does not say anything about permanent adoption. Whether the system will be kept cannot be determined from the text.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Reading Comprehension 4