OLSAT OLSAT Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word 'pernicious' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The pernicious rumor damaged her reputation.

Answer

Pernicious means having a harmful effect in a gradual or subtle way — rumors can be pernicious.

Question 2

Redundant : Necessary :: Superfluous : ___

Accepted Answer

Essential

Answer

Redundant and superfluous are synonyms meaning unnecessary; their antonym is necessary or essential.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes: 'He was ___ about his personal life, rarely sharing details.'?

Accepted Answer

Reticent

Answer

Reticent means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily — fitting for someone who rarely shares.

Question 4

Provident : Wasteful :: Prudent : ___

Accepted Answer

Reckless

Answer

Provident and wasteful are antonyms; prudent and reckless are antonyms.

Question 5

A student reads 5 chapters in 2 hours. At this rate, how long to read 12 chapters?

Accepted Answer

4.8 hours

Answer

Rate = 5/2 chapters/hr; time = 12 ÷ 2.5 = 4.8 hours.

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