PowerSchool Aptitude Test PowerSchool Aptitude Test: Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Choose the word most similar in meaning to ELOQUENT.

Accepted Answer

Articulate

Answer

Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing, which is synonymous with articulate.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the word 'principal' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The principal reason for the delay was weather.

Answer

'Principal' as an adjective means main or most important, making the first sentence correct.

Question 3

VERBOSE is to WORDS as PROFLIGATE is to:

Accepted Answer

Spending

Answer

Verbose means using too many words; profligate means recklessly wasteful, especially with spending.

Question 4

Select the antonym of AMBIGUOUS.

Accepted Answer

Explicit

Answer

Ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations; explicit means clear and direct, its antonym.

Question 5

A school administrator reads: 'The policy is moot.' What does 'moot' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Debatable or irrelevant

Answer

Moot means subject to debate or, in American usage, having no practical significance.

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