CPS Firefighter Verbal Reasoning

Question 1

Which of the following words has the closest meaning to sad:

Accepted Answer

Cry

Answer

While 'unhappy' is a direct synonym for 'sad', 'cry' is a very strong and common physical manifestation directly linked to the emotion of sadness. In the context of finding the 'closest meaning' among the given options, 'cry' represents a profound and immediate expression of sadness, making it a highly associated and indicative term, even if not a direct synonym.

Question 2

SOUND is to EARS, as SMELL is to:

Accepted Answer

Nose

Answer

This is an analogy question based on the relationship between a sense and its corresponding organ. SOUND is perceived by the EARS. Following this pattern, SMELL is perceived by the NOSE. Options like 'Scent' refer to the sensation itself, 'Vision' is a different sense, and 'Perfume' is a source of smell, not the organ.

Question 3

Choose two statements that demonstrate that: Britanny has brown hair

Accepted Answer

Zia's hair is brown.

Answer

To demonstrate that Britanny has brown hair, you need two pieces of information that logically lead to this conclusion. Statement B ('Zia's hair is brown') provides the color, and statement D ('Britanny has the same hair color as Zia') establishes the link between Britanny and Zia's hair color. Combining these two statements allows for the deduction that Britanny's hair is brown, while other options are irrelevant.

Question 4

Which of the following has the closest meaning to a particular:

Accepted Answer

Specific

Answer

The word 'particular' refers to something specific, individual, or distinct from others. Therefore, 'specific' is the closest synonym, directly conveying the meaning of being precise or unique. Options like 'obvious', 'common', or 'clear' do not share the same core meaning or nuance as 'particular'.

Question 5

Find the two statements that, when combined, demonstrate that Diana is a country music singer.

Accepted Answer

Diana performs in a band.

Answer

To demonstrate Diana is a country music singer, we need statements confirming both her singing and the genre. Statement A establishes that Diana performs in a band, indicating she is a performer. Statement D specifies that Diana's band performs country songs, directly linking her performance to country music. Combined, these two statements logically conclude that Diana is a country music singer, as other options are either irrelevant or do not specify the genre of her singing.

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CPS Firefighter Verbal Reasoning