GGST Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to OSTENTATIOUS.

Accepted Answer

Modest

Answer

Ostentatious means showy or pretentious, so its antonym is modest.

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.

Answer

'Insufficient data' directly implies that more information is needed before a decision can be made.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'mitigate' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Safety measures can mitigate the risk of workplace accidents.

Answer

Mitigate means to lessen or reduce the severity of something, such as risk.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Design

Answer

A physician practices medicine; an architect practices design.

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.

Answer

If all certified staff must attend and Maria is certified, she must attend — this is a valid deductive conclusion.

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