IPAT Verbal Reasoning

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Timid

Answer

Careless

Answer

Hostile

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gallery

Answer

Canvas

Answer

Artist

Answer

Frame

Question 3

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The officers were on patrol.

Answer

The officers was on patrol.

Answer

The officer were on patrol.

Answer

The officer was on patrols.

Question 4

What is the antonym of 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

Talkative

Answer

Lengthy

Answer

Elaborate

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Barrister

Answer

Sergeant

Answer

Inspector

Answer

Constable

Question 6

Which passage best describes the role of An Garda Síochána?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To prosecute criminal offences on behalf of the State

Answer

To provide legal advice to citizens in conflict with the law

Answer

To manage the Irish prison system and rehabilitation programmes