FAST Verbal Proficiency 2

Question 1

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'BELLIGERENT'?

Accepted Answer

Pacifist

Answer

Belligerent means hostile and aggressive, so its opposite is pacifist, meaning peaceable and non-aggressive.

Question 2

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's _______ approach to the data led her to question the widely accepted theory.'

Accepted Answer

Skeptical

Answer

Skeptical means questioning or doubting, which fits someone who challenges accepted theories based on data.

Question 3

In the following sentence, which word is used INCORRECTLY? 'The council past a new ordinance restricting late-night noise.'

Accepted Answer

Past

Answer

The word 'past' should be 'passed' because the verb form is needed here, not the preposition/adjective.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'LUCID'?

Accepted Answer

Clear and easy to understand

Answer

Lucid means expressed clearly and easy to understand, often used to describe writing, explanations, or mental states.

Question 5

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the contestants was given a number.

Answer

'Each' is singular, so 'was given' is the correct singular verb form to match.

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