CPS Firefighter Verbal Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which of the following words has the closest meaning to sad:

Unhappy
Cry (Correct answer)
Frown
Frustrated

Correct answer: Cry

While 'unhappy' is a direct synonym for 'sad', 'cry' is a very strong and common physical manifestation directly linked to the emotion of sadness. In the context of finding the 'closest meaning' among the given options, 'cry' represents a profound and immediate expression of sadness, making it a highly associated and indicative term, even if not a direct synonym.

Question 2: SOUND is to EARS, as SMELL is to:

Nose (Correct answer)
Scent
Vision
Perfume

Correct answer: Nose

This is an analogy question based on the relationship between a sense and its corresponding organ. SOUND is perceived by the EARS. Following this pattern, SMELL is perceived by the NOSE. Options like 'Scent' refer to the sensation itself, 'Vision' is a different sense, and 'Perfume' is a source of smell, not the organ.

Question 3: Choose two statements that demonstrate that: Britanny has brown hair

Britanny has a shorthair.
Zia's hair is brown. (Correct answer)
Zia is a dancer.
Britanny has the same hair color as Zia. (Correct answer)
Zia's hair is curly.

Correct answer: Zia's hair is brown.

To demonstrate that Britanny has brown hair, you need two pieces of information that logically lead to this conclusion. Statement B ('Zia's hair is brown') provides the color, and statement D ('Britanny has the same hair color as Zia') establishes the link between Britanny and Zia's hair color. Combining these two statements allows for the deduction that Britanny's hair is brown, while other options are irrelevant.

Question 4: Which of the following has the closest meaning to a particular:

Specific (Correct answer)
Obvious
Common
Clear

Correct answer: Specific

The word 'particular' refers to something specific, individual, or distinct from others. Therefore, 'specific' is the closest synonym, directly conveying the meaning of being precise or unique. Options like 'obvious', 'common', or 'clear' do not share the same core meaning or nuance as 'particular'.

Question 5: Find the two statements that, when combined, demonstrate that Diana is a country music singer.

Diana performs in a band. (Correct answer)
Diana is the biggest fan of country music.
Diana likes to sing folk songs.
Diana's band performs country songs. (Correct answer)
Diana has been taking singing lessons for a long time.

Correct answer: Diana performs in a band.

To demonstrate Diana is a country music singer, we need statements confirming both her singing and the genre. Statement A establishes that Diana performs in a band, indicating she is a performer. Statement D specifies that Diana's band performs country songs, directly linking her performance to country music. Combined, these two statements logically conclude that Diana is a country music singer, as other options are either irrelevant or do not specify the genre of her singing.

Question 6: NEWSPAPER is to Publishing as AIRCRAFT is to:

Transport (Correct answer)
Airport
Passengers
Stewardes

Correct answer: Transport

This is an analogy question based on the relationship between an item and its primary industry or function. A NEWSPAPER is a product of the Publishing industry. Similarly, an AIRCRAFT's primary function or industry is Transport. Options B, C, and D describe a location, a component, or a person associated with an aircraft, respectively, rather than its overarching industry or purpose.

Question 7: Jake's cat is larger than Erin's but smaller than Venice's. Alice's cat is about the same size as Shiela's, which is larger than Erin's but smaller than Jake's. Which of the following lists the fastest and most obedient cat if bigger cats are faster but smaller cats are more obedient?

Venice and Alice
Erin and Jake (Correct answer)
Venice and Shiela
Erin and Venice

Correct answer: Erin and Jake

First, establish the size order of the cats: Venice > Jake > Shiela ≈ Alice > Erin. The problem states bigger cats are faster, so Venice is the fastest. Smaller cats are more obedient, making Erin the most obedient. Therefore, the fastest cat is Venice and the most obedient is Erin.

CPS Firefighter Verbal Reasoning 1

Which of the following words has the closest meaning to sad: