Mettl Verbal Ability 2

Question 1

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'DILIGENT'.

Accepted Answer

Industrious

Answer

'Diligent' means showing careful and persistent work or effort. 'Industrious' means hardworking — the closest synonym.

Question 2

Select the correct sentence:

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the employees were present.

Answer

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. 'Employees' (plural) is closest, so use 'were.'

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The committee __ to reach a consensus after hours of deliberation.

Accepted Answer

failed

Answer

The sentence is in simple past tense ('after hours of deliberation' indicates a completed action). 'Failed' is the correct past tense form.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'Despite the heavy rainfall, the marathon runners completed the race.' What does 'Despite' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Contrast/Concession

Answer

'Despite' introduces a contrast — the runners completed the race even though there was heavy rainfall. It shows concession.

Question 5

Choose the correctly spelled word:

Accepted Answer

Accommodate

Answer

'Accommodate' has double 'c' and double 'm': ac-com-mo-date.

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