IPAT Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Which word is most opposite in meaning to 'impartial'?

Accepted Answer

Biased

Answer

Impartial means treating all sides equally without favouritism. The opposite is biased, meaning prejudiced in favour of or against something.

Question 2

Complete the sentence: The suspect was ______ of all charges after new evidence emerged.

Accepted Answer

Acquitted

Answer

Acquitted means formally declared not guilty. When new evidence clears a suspect, they are acquitted, not convicted or charged.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes: 'The Garda ______ the scene for clues.'

Accepted Answer

Examined

Answer

'Examined' is the correct past tense verb. 'Examinated' is not a word, and the other options are grammatically incorrect.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation:

Accepted Answer

The witness, who arrived late, gave a clear statement.

Answer

The relative clause 'who arrived late' is non-restrictive and must be enclosed by commas on both sides.

Question 5

Which word means 'to officially accuse someone of a crime'?

Accepted Answer

Indict

Answer

To indict means to formally charge someone with a crime, typically by a grand jury or prosecuting authority.

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