Verbal Ability Comprehension Flashcards

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's findings were ______, as they directly contradicted decades of established research.'

Answer: Groundbreaking

Findings that contradict established research represent a major breakthrough, making 'groundbreaking' most appropriate.

Which of the following best describes the tone of this sentence? 'Once again, the board has chosen to prioritize short-term profits over the well-being of its employees.'

Answer: Critical and disapproving

Phrases like 'once again' and the contrast between profit and employee well-being signal a critical, disapproving tone.

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

Answer: The list of requirements has been updated.

'The list' is the subject (singular), so 'has been updated' is correct agreement.

Passage: 'His propensity for procrastination often undermined what was otherwise exceptional talent.' What does 'propensity' mean?

Answer: Natural tendency

'Propensity' means a natural inclination or tendency toward a particular behavior.

Which option correctly uses a semicolon?

Answer: The results were positive; however, further testing is required.

A semicolon correctly connects two independent clauses, especially before conjunctive adverbs like 'however.'

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'FRUGAL':

Answer: Extravagant

'Frugal' means careful with money and avoiding waste, so 'extravagant' (spending freely) is its antonym.

Passage: 'The negotiators reached an impasse; neither side was willing to make further concessions.' What is an 'impasse'?

Answer: A deadlock with no progress

An 'impasse' is a situation in which no progress can be made due to disagreement from all parties.