NCAE Verbal Ability Flashcards

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'Despite the _____ weather, the fishermen went out to sea.'

Answer: inclement

Inclement means unpleasant or harsh, especially referring to weather. The word 'despite' indicates a contrast between the weather and the fishermen's decision to go out, suggesting bad weather.

What part of speech is the underlined word in: 'She QUICKLY finished her assignment'?

Answer: Adverb

'Quickly' is an adverb because it modifies the verb 'finished,' describing how she completed the assignment. Adverbs typically answer questions like how, when, where, or to what extent.

Which sentence contains a grammatical error?

Answer: Me and her went to the market.

'Me and her' is incorrect as a subject. Subject pronouns should be used: 'She and I went to the market.' Object pronouns (me, her) are used after verbs and prepositions, not as subjects.

Choose the correct word: 'The committee will _____ a new chairperson next week.'

Answer: elect

After the modal verb 'will,' the base form of the verb is used. Therefore, 'will elect' is correct. Modal verbs are always followed by the base form (infinitive without 'to').

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand'?

Answer: Wrongly or badly

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly. 'Misunderstand' means to understand wrongly. Other examples include misjudge, misplace, and misinform.

Complete the analogy: Doctor is to hospital as teacher is to _____.

Answer: School

A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school. The relationship is between a professional and their workplace.