Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Which word is most similar in meaning to CORROBORATE?

Answer: Confirm

Corroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Identify the logical flaw: 'This policy worked in Country X, so it will definitely work in Country Y.'

Answer: False equivalence

Assuming two different countries will have identical results ignores contextual differences — a false equivalence.

Read: 'All requests submitted after the deadline will be considered only at the committee's discretion.' An applicant submits after the deadline. Which statement is most accurate?

Answer: The committee may or may not consider the request.

'At the committee's discretion' means the committee has the choice — it may or may not act on the late request.

Choose the option that correctly uses the word 'infer.'

Answer: From the data, we can infer that demand is rising.

To infer is to deduce or conclude from evidence; the reader or analyst infers, not the document.

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Answer: The financial records were reviewed by the auditor.

In passive voice, the subject receives the action; 'the financial records were reviewed' follows this structure.

Select the sentence that is most concise and clear.

Answer: The meeting was postponed because the report was late.

Option B conveys the same meaning with the fewest words and clearest structure.

Complete the analogy: LEGISLATE : LAW :: ADJUDICATE : ___

Answer: Ruling

To legislate is to make laws; to adjudicate is to make a ruling or judgment.