Verbal Ability Flashcards
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Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to: SURGEON : SCALPEL
Answer: Carpenter : Saw
A surgeon uses a scalpel as their primary tool, just as a carpenter uses a saw.
Identify the type of clause in the underlined portion: 'I will call you when the meeting ends.'
Answer: Adverb clause
'When the meeting ends' modifies the verb 'call,' indicating when the action occurs — it is an adverb clause.
The word 'LOQUACIOUS' is closest in meaning to:
Answer: Garrulous
Loquacious and garrulous both mean excessively talkative.
Which option correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: I finished my work; I went home.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Read: 'The mayor's plan to revitalize downtown was met with skepticism by local business owners.' What does 'skepticism' mean here?
Answer: Doubt and distrust
Skepticism refers to a questioning or doubting attitude toward a claim or plan.
Which sentence best demonstrates parallel structure?
Answer: She likes swimming, running, and cycling.
Parallel structure requires consistent grammatical form; all three gerunds (swimming, running, cycling) match.
Choose the sentence in which 'principal' is used correctly:
Answer: The principal reason for his absence was illness.
'Principal' as an adjective means main or chief; 'principle' is the noun meaning a rule or belief.