GMA Verbal Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is most similar in meaning to "plethora"?
- Scarcity
- Abundance (Correct answer)
- Misfortune
- Simplicity
Correct answer: Abundance
"Plethora" means an overabundance or excess of something, so "abundance" is the closest synonym.
Question 2: Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to "magnificent".
- Grand
- Dismal (Correct answer)
- Splendid
- Majestic
Correct answer: Dismal
"Magnificent" refers to something grand or splendid, while "dismal" means something that is bleak or depressing, making it the opposite.
Question 3: Which of the following is the best analogy? <br> Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to...
- Lamb
- Calf
- Pup (Correct answer)
- Chick
Correct answer: Pup
A "kitten" is a young cat, and similarly, a "pup" is a young dog. The analogy is based on the relationship between adult animals and their young.
Question 4: Choose the correct meaning of the word "audible" from the options below.
- Unheard
- Heard (Correct answer)
- Mysterious
- Silent
Correct answer: Heard
"Audible" means something that can be heard. The opposite of audible would be "inaudible," meaning it cannot be heard.
Question 5: Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
- She enjoys to read books.
- She enjoy reading books.
- She enjoys reading books. (Correct answer)
- he enjoy to read books.
Correct answer: She enjoys reading books.
The correct verb form to use with "she" is "enjoys," and the gerund "reading" follows the verb "enjoy" in the correct structure.
GMA Verbal Reasoning 1
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to "plethora"?