Crossover Aptitude Test Verbal Reasoning 4

Question 1

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The scientist's findings ______ the long-held belief that the compound was inert.'

Accepted Answer

Refuted

Answer

Refuted means proved to be wrong, which fits challenging a previously held belief.

Question 2

FRUGAL is to LAVISH as TIMID is to:

Accepted Answer

Audacious

Answer

Frugal and lavish are opposites; timid and audacious (bold/daring) are opposites.

Question 3

Passage: 'Every employee who works overtime is entitled to compensation. Mark worked overtime last Tuesday.' What follows logically?

Accepted Answer

Mark is entitled to compensation.

Answer

Since every overtime worker is entitled to compensation and Mark worked overtime, he is entitled to compensation.

Question 4

Which word means 'to formally express disapproval'?

Accepted Answer

Censure

Answer

Censure means to formally criticize or express strong disapproval.

Question 5

Which sentence is grammatically CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.

Answer

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

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