GGST Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to OSTENTATIOUS.

Accepted Answer

Modest

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Flamboyant

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Elaborate

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Pompous

Question 2

Read the passage: 'The committee postponed the vote indefinitely, citing insufficient data.' What can be inferred?

Accepted Answer

The decision requires more information before proceeding.

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The committee will never vote.

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The committee disagreed with each other.

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The data was deliberately hidden.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'mitigate' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Safety measures can mitigate the risk of workplace accidents.

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The manager mitigated the employee for poor performance.

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The judge mitigated the witness to testify.

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They mitigated the budget to fund the project.

Question 4

Select the word that best completes the analogy: PHYSICIAN : MEDICINE :: ARCHITECT : ___

Accepted Answer

Design

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Construction

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Blueprint

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Engineering

Question 5

Which of the following is a logical conclusion from: 'All certified staff must attend the briefing. Maria is certified staff.'

Accepted Answer

Maria must attend the briefing.

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Maria may attend the briefing.

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Maria organized the briefing.

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Maria's certification is under review.

Question 6

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

The report, which was submitted late, caused delays.

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The report, which was submitted late caused delays.

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The report which was submitted late, caused delays.

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The report which was submitted late caused delays.

Question 7

The word 'ephemeral' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Short-lived

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Lasting

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Widespread

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Uncertain