IPAT Verbal Reasoning 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is a synonym for 'apprehend'?
- Arrest (Correct answer)
- Release
- Acquit
- Discharge
Correct answer: Arrest
Apprehend means to seize or arrest someone. In a policing context, it directly means to take someone into custody.
Question 2: Read the extract: 'The constable observed the vehicle travelling at excessive speed through a residential zone.' What did the constable observe?
- A vehicle speeding in a residential area (Correct answer)
- A pedestrian crossing illegally
- A vehicle parked illegally
- A driver ignoring traffic signals
Correct answer: A vehicle speeding in a residential area
The passage explicitly states the constable observed a vehicle 'travelling at excessive speed through a residential zone', which means speeding in a residential area.
Question 3: Choose the correct word: 'The evidence was ______ to support a conviction.'
- Insufficient (Correct answer)
- Unsufficient
- Insufficient
- Nonsufficient
Correct answer: Insufficient
The correct word is 'insufficient' — the prefix 'in-' negates 'sufficient'. The other options are misspellings or not real words.
Question 4: Which word means the same as 'mandatory'?
- Compulsory (Correct answer)
- Optional
- Voluntary
- Suggested
Correct answer: Compulsory
Mandatory means required by law or rules; it is compulsory. Optional, voluntary, and suggested all imply choice.
Question 5: Identify the word that is incorrectly used: 'The affect of the new policy was immediately apparent.'
- Affect (Correct answer)
- Apparent
- Immediately
- Policy
Correct answer: Affect
In this sentence, 'effect' (a noun) should be used, not 'affect' (a verb). 'The effect of the new policy' is correct.
Question 6: What does 'discretion' mean for a Garda officer?
- The freedom to decide the best course of action in a given situation (Correct answer)
- The requirement to follow a strict rulebook at all times
- The obligation to report every minor infraction
- The authority to impose fines without a court order
Correct answer: The freedom to decide the best course of action in a given situation
Discretion in policing means using professional judgment to decide the most appropriate action — for example, issuing a warning instead of a fine for a minor offence.
IPAT Verbal Reasoning 4
Which word is a synonym for 'apprehend'?