PowerSchool Aptitude Test PowerSchool Aptitude Test: Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

EPHEMERAL most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Short-lived

Answer

Ephemeral describes something that lasts for a very short time.

Question 2

Which pair of words are SYNONYMS?

Accepted Answer

Benevolent / Charitable

Answer

Benevolent and charitable both mean well-meaning and generous toward others.

Question 3

In the sentence 'The superintendent's decision was seen as arbitrary,' what does 'arbitrary' mean?

Accepted Answer

Based on random choice rather than reason

Answer

Arbitrary describes decisions made without clear reason, often based on personal whim.

Question 4

MITIGATE : WORSEN :: CLARIFY : ?

Accepted Answer

Obscure

Answer

Mitigate and worsen are antonyms; the antonym of clarify is obscure.

Question 5

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

The principal, however, disagreed with the policy.

Answer

Parenthetical expressions like 'however' used as an interrupter must be set off by commas on both sides.

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