Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'tenacious'?

Answer: Persistent

Tenacious means holding firmly to something or persisting despite difficulty, making 'persistent' the closest synonym.

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Book is to Library as Painting is to ___

Answer: Gallery

A book is stored and displayed in a library; a painting is stored and displayed in a gallery.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Answer: The officers were on patrol.

'Officers' is plural, so it requires the plural verb 'were'. 'The officers were on patrol' is the only grammatically correct option.

What is the antonym of 'verbose'?

Answer: Concise

Verbose means using more words than necessary. The antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.

Select the word that does not belong: Sergeant, Inspector, Constable, Barrister

Answer: Barrister

Sergeant, Inspector, and Constable are all Garda ranks. A Barrister is a legal professional, not a police rank.

Which passage best describes the role of An Garda Síochána?

Answer: To provide policing services with the objective of preserving peace and public order

An Garda Síochána's mission is to preserve peace, protect life and property, vindicate human rights, and uphold the rule of law — not prosecution or legal advice.