COOP Verbal Reasoning 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- Pacific
- Atlantic
- Arctic
- Amazon (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Amazon
Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic are all oceans, while Amazon is a river.
Question 2: MINUTE is to HOUR as INCH is to:
- Foot (Correct answer)
- Mile
- Ruler
- Centimeter
Correct answer: Foot
There are 60 minutes in an hour, and 12 inches in a foot — both are smaller units within a larger unit.
Question 3: All red fruits are ripe. The apple is red. Therefore:
- The apple is not ripe
- The apple is ripe (Correct answer)
- All ripe fruits are red
- Some red fruits are not apples
Correct answer: The apple is ripe
Since all red fruits are ripe and the apple is red, the apple must be ripe.
Question 4: Which pair of words is most similar in meaning?
- Amble – Sprint
- Trudge – Stroll (Correct answer)
- Gallop – Crawl
- Wander – Rush
Correct answer: Trudge – Stroll
Trudge and Stroll both describe ways of walking slowly, making them closest in meaning.
Question 5: CARTOGRAPHER is to MAPS as LEXICOGRAPHER is to:
- Libraries
- Dictionaries (Correct answer)
- Languages
- Grammar
Correct answer: Dictionaries
A cartographer makes maps; a lexicographer compiles dictionaries.
Question 6: Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The detective was known for her ______ attention to every tiny clue.
- Careless
- Meticulous (Correct answer)
- Casual
- Rapid
Correct answer: Meticulous
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, which fits a detective examining tiny clues.
Question 7: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- Flute
- Violin (Correct answer)
- Clarinet
- Oboe
Correct answer: Violin
Flute, Clarinet, and Oboe are all woodwind instruments, while Violin is a string instrument.
COOP Verbal Reasoning 4
Which word does NOT belong with the others?