Crossover Aptitude Test Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: AUTHOR : NOVEL :: COMPOSER : ______

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Answer

An author creates a novel; a composer creates a symphony — both are creators of their respective works.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best definition of 'AMBIGUOUS'?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

Ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations or having an unclear meaning.

Question 3

Passage: 'The report was thorough but its recommendations were impractical given the budget constraints.' What is the main criticism of the report?

Accepted Answer

Its suggestions cannot realistically be implemented.

Answer

The criticism is that the recommendations are impractical given budget constraints — they can't realistically be carried out.

Question 4

Identify the SYNONYM of 'TENACIOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Tenacious means holding firmly to a purpose; persistent is its closest synonym.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a LOGICAL FLAW?

Accepted Answer

If it rains, the ground gets wet; the ground is wet; therefore it rained.

Answer

Wet ground can have causes other than rain — this is the logical fallacy of affirming the consequent.

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