Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Choose the word with the correct spelling:

Answer: Prejudice

The correct spelling is 'prejudice' — pre-ju-dice. This is an important concept in fair and impartial policing.

Which word means 'to make a formal declaration under oath'?

Answer: Testify

To testify means to give evidence under oath in a legal proceeding. It is a formal declaration made in court.

Select the option that correctly uses a semicolon:

Answer: The suspect fled; the Garda pursued.

A semicolon connects two independent clauses without a conjunction. 'The suspect fled; the Garda pursued' correctly links two complete thoughts.

The word 'alleged' is used because:

Answer: The accusation has not been proven in court

'Alleged' indicates that something is claimed but not yet proven. It protects the presumption of innocence until guilt is established by a court.

Which is the best synonym for 'candid'?

Answer: Frank

Candid means open, honest, and straightforward. Frank is the closest synonym, meaning direct and outspoken.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

Answer: Neither the sergeant nor the constables were informed.

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the closer subject. 'Constables' is plural, so 'were' is correct.