CLT Verbal Reasoning 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an analogy question on the CLT?

Accepted Answer

To test the ability to identify relationships between pairs of words

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To test vocabulary size only

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To test spelling ability

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To test reading speed

Question 2

In the sentence 'The politician's rhetoric was merely sophistry,' what does 'sophistry' mean?

Accepted Answer

Deliberately misleading but clever reasoning

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Simple honesty

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Mathematical proof

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Ancient wisdom

Question 3

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

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To join two independent clauses

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To replace a noun

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To modify a verb

Question 4

What rhetorical device uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

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Onomatopoeia

Question 5

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

Accepted Answer

Denotation is the literal meaning; connotation is the emotional association

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They mean the same thing

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Connotation is the dictionary definition

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Denotation includes emotional meaning

Question 6

What does 'antithesis' mean in rhetoric?

Accepted Answer

The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases

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Agreement with the thesis

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A type of logical fallacy

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A concluding statement