GMA Verbal Reasoning 1

Question 1

Which of the following is most similar in meaning to "plethora"?

Accepted Answer

Abundance

Answer

"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".

Accepted Answer

Dismal

Answer

"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?
Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to...

Accepted Answer

Pup

Answer

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.

Accepted Answer

Heard

Answer

"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?

Accepted Answer

She enjoys reading books.

Answer

The correct verb form to use with "she" is "enjoys," and the gerund "reading" follows the verb "enjoy" in the correct structure.

(GMA) General Mental Ability Practice Test