ERB Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

On ERB verbal tests, what type of question asks students to pick the word that does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Odd one out

Answer

Odd-one-out questions require students to identify which word in a group does not share the same category or property as the others.

Question 2

Which vocabulary word means 'to make something less severe or harsh'?

Accepted Answer

Mitigate

Answer

Mitigate means to lessen the gravity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Question 3

In ERB verbal reasoning, what does it mean if a word is described as a 'root word'?

Accepted Answer

It is the base form from which other words are derived

Answer

A root word is the foundational element of a word from which prefixes or suffixes may be added to create new words.

Question 4

The word 'benevolent' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Generous and kind

Answer

Benevolent describes a person who is well-meaning and kind, often generous toward others.

Question 5

Which analogy relationship type is shown in 'glove : hand :: sock : ____'?

Accepted Answer

Object worn on body part

Answer

A glove is worn on the hand just as a sock is worn on the foot, representing an object-to-body-part relationship.

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