Verbal Ability and Comprehension Flashcards

Which word correctly fills the blank? 'The committee will ______ its decision next week.'

Answer: announce

The correct spelling is 'announce'—double 'n' and ending in '-ounce.'

Choose the antonym of 'verbose':

Answer: Concise

Verbose means using more words than necessary; concise means brief and to the point, making it the antonym.

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

A topic sentence states the central idea of a paragraph and sets up what the rest of the paragraph will discuss.

Which pair of words are homophones?

Answer: both A and B

Both 'their/there' and 'write/right' are homophones—words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.

The passage states: 'Despite the initial setbacks, the expedition team pressed on with unwavering resolve.' The word 'unwavering' most likely means:

Answer: Steady and firm

Unwavering means not changing or becoming weaker; it describes resolve that remains steady despite difficulties.

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

Answer: An exquisite meal was prepared by the chef.

In passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it; 'an exquisite meal' is acted upon by 'the chef.'

What does it mean to 'corroborate' a claim?

Answer: To support it with additional evidence

To corroborate means to confirm or support a statement or theory with new information or evidence.