Mettl Verbal Ability Comprehension 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Groundbreaking

Answer

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

Question 2

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.'

Accepted Answer

Critical and disapproving

Answer

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

Question 3

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

Accepted Answer

The list of requirements has been updated.

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Natural tendency

Answer

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

Question 5

Which option correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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Mettl Verbal Ability Comprehension 3