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Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

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  1. All firefighters at Station 5 are trained in CPR. Maria is a firefighter at Station 5. What can be concluded?

    Answer: Maria is trained in CPR

    If all members of a group share a trait, any individual member must share it.

  2. Which word is the antonym of 'extinguish'?

    Answer: Ignite

    To extinguish is to put out a fire, while to ignite is to start one.

  3. A report states the fire 'spread rapidly through the structure.' Which word best replaces 'rapidly'?

    Answer: Swiftly

    'Swiftly' is a synonym for 'rapidly,' both meaning quickly.

  4. If no exits were blocked and everyone evacuated safely, which statement must be true?

    Answer: The occupants could leave the building

    Unblocked exits and a safe evacuation mean occupants were able to leave.

  5. Choose the word that means nearly the same as 'hazard'.

    Answer: Danger

    A hazard is a source of danger or risk.

  6. Every engine company responded before the ladder company. The ladder company arrived at 3:10. What can be inferred about the engine company?

    Answer: It arrived before 3:10

    Responding 'before' the ladder company means arriving earlier than 3:10.

  7. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    Answer: The crew checked their equipment before the call.

    'Their' is the possessive form needed to show the crew's equipment.