Psychometric Test Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

Select the pair of words that best completes the sentence: 'Although the plan seemed ___, its execution proved surprisingly ___.'

Accepted Answer

complex ... straightforward

Answer

'Although' signals contrast, so a complex plan executed straightforwardly fits best.

Question 2

Passage: 'Every member of the finance team holds a license. Priya does not hold a license.' What follows?

Accepted Answer

Priya is not on the finance team

Answer

If all team members are licensed and Priya is not, she cannot be a member.

Question 3

Choose the word most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'meticulous'.

Accepted Answer

Thorough

Answer

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, which is thorough.

Question 4

Passage: 'Sales rose in every quarter except the second.' Which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

Sales did not rise in the second quarter

Answer

The exception means the second quarter did not see the rise; it does not state sales fell.

Question 5

Complete the analogy: Author is to Novel as Composer is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Answer

An author creates a novel just as a composer creates a symphony.

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