UCAT Verbal Reasoning Test #1
Material fibers are twisted together to create yarn, which is subsequently twisted into "strands," from which rope is created. The strands are then twisted once more in the same direction to create the more typical "laid" rope. The number of twists could weaken the rope by causing the fibers to split and abrade. Laid rope has a propensity to untwist as well, which could cause fraying if the ends aren't secured.
Eight or more strands are woven or plaited together to create a smooth cylinder while creating braided rope. The cylinder's interior can either be empty or filled with a different rope that has various characteristics. For instance, a double braid can have a strong braid as the inner core that is wrapped in a softer braid to facilitate handling.
Different materials can be used to make rope. Natural fibers, like hemp, sisal, or manila, have a tendency to contract when wet and are more likely to rot and degrade when exposed to contaminants like dirt and salt water. Ropes made of synthetic fibers are often much stronger and have the following qualities:
‥ Nylon rope has a lot of stretch and is sturdy, which is good for "give." It does not float, though, and can lose up to 25% of its strength when it gets wet. Rot and UV rays deteriorate it.
Although polypropylene is less durable than nylon, it is more affordable, doesn't absorb moisture, and floats. If exposed to heat from friction or UV rays, it will degrade and possibly melt.
‥ Polyester rope is more durable than polypropylene, UV-resistant, and nearly as strong as nylon (but less elastic). While wet, it maintains its strength but does not float.
The following statements concerning nylon are true based on the passage, with the exception of:
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
Not all fibers are damaged by rot, even nylon. Natural fibers are "prone to decay and disintegrate," according to the third paragraph. Therefore, the claim is untrue.
On Saturday morning at 9:15, the team arrived as usual. The course was still open for play despite the fact that it had rained for the majority of the summer, leaving the ground mushy and exceedingly muddy. Under these circumstances, the green keepers would typically have shut down the course to protect the greens. However, many "typical" things no longer occur as a result of the economic slump.
Due to the severe financial hardship, several golf clubs are now providing steep discounts to entice new members. Many clubs are compelled to keep the grounds open until their customary closing times so that "pay and play" members can contribute to the takings and sustain the club. Richer clubs are surviving by diversifying and making their spaces available for private rentals and a variety of other activities.
Golf has long been regarded as a pastime for people with more free time and resources. Males have dominated it to a large extent, especially those who have closed significant commercial agreements while playing 18 holes. It has gained favor with a wide range of people from many walks of life recently and has included more women than ever before. Although it is a leisure sport, many are choosing not to spend a lot of money on membership dues or even "pay and play" when money is tight.
Golf is once again regarded as a luxury that individuals may live without in order to save money. Even older retirees are feeling the squeeze of financial instability. This is bad because there are more senior citizens than before. Golf is an useful pastime in terms of fitness and social connection, both of which are crucial for an aging population that may experience loneliness and depression. If it were more inexpensive.
From the passage, which of the following can be inferred?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
The second paragraph describes how golf clubs have been impacted by the recession, saying that "many now offer large discounts to attract membership."
A basket of carefully chosen foods might cost £50 in the UK, but you would need to exchange your British pounds into US dollars in order to buy the same items in a store in the US.
People swap some of their home currency for foreign currency in order to save money in another nation, like Australia, or to purchase items from that nation. To receive a higher return than they would in the UK, some opt to store their money in other nations. Such savings would include borrowing from a bank and lending to it by a UK citizen.
However, the cost of purchasing and selling currencies fluctuates more than the cost of purchasing groceries. Using a single currency, as is the case in the eurozone, allows countries to avoid the uncertainty associated with purchasing or selling goods to or from other nations using various currencies. As a result, the euro was launched in 1999, and by 2013, it had been adopted by 17 nations that had previously used 17 different currencies with independent exchange rates.
There are no exchange rate problems if a person from France purchases goods from a company in Spain or travels to Italy for vacation because everyone is utilizing the euro. In contrast, if exchange rates change, my UK pounds might buy fewer euros (pound devalues), making a trip to Portugal more expensive, or more euros might be available for my pounds (pound revalues), making it significantly less expensive. If demand and supply for the euro are out of balance, problems will occur for the eurozone (as well as for each individual country) since rising exchange rates result from excess demand and falling exchange rates from excess supply.
Exports from the UK to that nation will cost less to purchase in that nation if the pound appreciates versus other currencies
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
It will be true that exports from the UK will cost less in the country buying them in currency terms if exchange rates shift since the overseas buyer can now purchase more pounds for their currency.
Material fibers are twisted together to create yarn, which is subsequently twisted into "strands," from which rope is created. The strands are then twisted once more in the same direction to create the more typical "laid" rope. The number of twists could weaken the rope by causing the fibers to split and abrade. Laid rope has a propensity to untwist as well, which could cause fraying if the ends aren't secured.
Eight or more strands are woven or plaited together to create a smooth cylinder while creating braided rope. The cylinder's interior can either be empty or filled with a different rope that has various characteristics. For instance, a double braid can have a strong braid as the inner core that is wrapped in a softer braid to facilitate handling.
Different materials can be used to make rope. Natural fibers, like hemp, sisal, or manila, have a tendency to contract when wet and are more likely to rot and degrade when exposed to contaminants like dirt and salt water. Ropes made of synthetic fibers are often much stronger and have the following qualities:
‥ Nylon rope has a lot of stretch and is sturdy, which is good for "give." It does not float, though, and can lose up to 25% of its strength when it gets wet. Rot and UV rays deteriorate it.
Although polypropylene is less durable than nylon, it is more affordable, doesn't absorb moisture, and floats. If exposed to heat from friction or UV rays, it will degrade and possibly melt.
‥ Polyester rope is more durable than polypropylene, UV-resistant, and nearly as strong as nylon (but less elastic). While wet, it maintains its strength but does not float.
From the passage, which of the following can be inferred?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
Because the paragraph before the second bullet point says that synthetic fibers (like polypropylene) are often much stronger than natural fibers and the second bullet point says that "Polypropylene is not as strong as nylon" (such as hemp).
On Saturday morning at 9:15, the team arrived as usual. The course was still open for play despite the fact that it had rained for the majority of the summer, leaving the ground mushy and exceedingly muddy. Under these circumstances, the green keepers would typically have shut down the course to protect the greens. However, many "typical" things no longer occur as a result of the economic slump.
Due to the severe financial hardship, several golf clubs are now providing steep discounts to entice new members. Many clubs are compelled to keep the grounds open until their customary closing times so that "pay and play" members can contribute to the takings and sustain the club. Richer clubs are surviving by diversifying and making their spaces available for private rentals and a variety of other activities.
Golf has long been regarded as a pastime for people with more free time and resources. Males have dominated it to a large extent, especially those who have closed significant commercial agreements while playing 18 holes. It has gained favor with a wide range of people from many walks of life recently and has included more women than ever before. Although it is a leisure sport, many are choosing not to spend a lot of money on membership dues or even "pay and play" when money is tight.
Golf is once again regarded as a luxury that individuals may live without in order to save money. Even older retirees are feeling the squeeze of financial instability. This is bad because there are more senior citizens than before. Golf is an useful pastime in terms of fitness and social connection, both of which are crucial for an aging population that may experience loneliness and depression. If it were more inexpensive.
Which modification would the author be most likely to make to make golf more well-liked?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
Golf is portrayed by the author as a luxury that people are choosing not to pay for. Since the sport provides health advantages, the author calls this luxury "unfortunate" in the fourth paragraph. Golf would become more popular if the cost of playing became less of an unaffordable luxury.
On Saturday morning at 9:15, the team arrived as usual. The course was still open for play despite the fact that it had rained for the majority of the summer, leaving the ground mushy and exceedingly muddy. Under these circumstances, the green keepers would typically have shut down the course to protect the greens. However, many "typical" things no longer occur as a result of the economic slump.
Due to the severe financial hardship, several golf clubs are now providing steep discounts to entice new members. Many clubs are compelled to keep the grounds open until their customary closing times so that "pay and play" members can contribute to the takings and sustain the club. Richer clubs are surviving by diversifying and making their spaces available for private rentals and a variety of other activities.
Golf has long been regarded as a pastime for people with more free time and resources. Males have dominated it to a large extent, especially those who have closed significant commercial agreements while playing 18 holes. It has gained favor with a wide range of people from many walks of life recently and has included more women than ever before. Although it is a leisure sport, many are choosing not to spend a lot of money on membership dues or even "pay and play" when money is tight.
Golf is once again regarded as a luxury that individuals may live without in order to save money. Even older retirees are feeling the squeeze of financial instability. This is bad because there are more senior citizens than before. Golf is an useful pastime in terms of fitness and social connection, both of which are crucial for an aging population that may experience loneliness and depression. If it were more inexpensive.
According to the author, which of the following is a result of the economic crisis?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
More affluent clubs are surviving the economic slump, according to the second paragraph, by diversifying and making their spaces available for private rentals and other events.
Material fibers are twisted together to create yarn, which is subsequently twisted into "strands," from which rope is created. The strands are then twisted once more in the same direction to create the more typical "laid" rope. The number of twists could weaken the rope by causing the fibers to split and abrade. Laid rope has a propensity to untwist as well, which could cause fraying if the ends aren't secured.
Eight or more strands are woven or plaited together to create a smooth cylinder while creating braided rope. The cylinder's interior can either be empty or filled with a different rope that has various characteristics. For instance, a double braid can have a strong braid as the inner core that is wrapped in a softer braid to facilitate handling.
Different materials can be used to make rope. Natural fibers, like hemp, sisal, or manila, have a tendency to contract when wet and are more likely to rot and degrade when exposed to contaminants like dirt and salt water. Ropes made of synthetic fibers are often much stronger and have the following qualities:
‥ Nylon rope has a lot of stretch and is sturdy, which is good for "give." It does not float, though, and can lose up to 25% of its strength when it gets wet. Rot and UV rays deteriorate it.
Although polypropylene is less durable than nylon, it is more affordable, doesn't absorb moisture, and floats. If exposed to heat from friction or UV rays, it will degrade and possibly melt.
‥ Polyester rope is more durable than polypropylene, UV-resistant, and nearly as strong as nylon (but less elastic). While wet, it maintains its strength but does not float.
Which rope would work best for an outdoor hammock based on the facts in the passage?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
While only "nearly as robust" as nylon, polyester is nonetheless good for outdoor use because it maintains its strength when wet and is UV light-resistant.
Material fibers are twisted together to create yarn, which is subsequently twisted into "strands," from which rope is created. The strands are then twisted once more in the same direction to create the more typical "laid" rope. The number of twists could weaken the rope by causing the fibers to split and abrade. Laid rope has a propensity to untwist as well, which could cause fraying if the ends aren't secured.
Eight or more strands are woven or plaited together to create a smooth cylinder while creating braided rope. The cylinder's interior can either be empty or filled with a different rope that has various characteristics. For instance, a double braid can have a strong braid as the inner core that is wrapped in a softer braid to facilitate handling.
Different materials can be used to make rope. Natural fibers, like hemp, sisal, or manila, have a tendency to contract when wet and are more likely to rot and degrade when exposed to contaminants like dirt and salt water. Ropes made of synthetic fibers are often much stronger and have the following qualities:
‥ Nylon rope has a lot of stretch and is sturdy, which is good for "give." It does not float, though, and can lose up to 25% of its strength when it gets wet. Rot and UV rays deteriorate it.
Although polypropylene is less durable than nylon, it is more affordable, doesn't absorb moisture, and floats. If exposed to heat from friction or UV rays, it will degrade and possibly melt.
‥ Polyester rope is more durable than polypropylene, UV-resistant, and nearly as strong as nylon (but less elastic). While wet, it maintains its strength but does not float.
The author is most likely to concur with which of the following findings regarding rope?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
The passage concentrates on the characteristics of various rope varieties. The author simply claims that a type may be used for a particular purpose, not that one type is generally superior to another.
A basket of carefully chosen foods might cost £50 in the UK, but you would need to exchange your British pounds into US dollars in order to buy the same items in a store in the US.
People swap some of their home currency for foreign currency in order to save money in another nation, like Australia, or to purchase items from that nation. To receive a higher return than they would in the UK, some opt to store their money in other nations. Such savings would include borrowing from a bank and lending to it by a UK citizen.
However, the cost of purchasing and selling currencies fluctuates more than the cost of purchasing groceries. Using a single currency, as is the case in the eurozone, allows countries to avoid the uncertainty associated with purchasing or selling goods to or from other nations using various currencies. As a result, the euro was launched in 1999, and by 2013, it had been adopted by 17 nations that had previously used 17 different currencies with independent exchange rates.
There are no exchange rate problems if a person from France purchases goods from a company in Spain or travels to Italy for vacation because everyone is utilizing the euro. In contrast, if exchange rates change, my UK pounds might buy fewer euros (pound devalues), making a trip to Portugal more expensive, or more euros might be available for my pounds (pound revalues), making it significantly less expensive. If demand and supply for the euro are out of balance, problems will occur for the eurozone (as well as for each individual country) since rising exchange rates result from excess demand and falling exchange rates from excess supply.
After taxes and exchange rate variations are taken into account, a saver will always receive at least twice as much of a return if the interest rate on a savings account in Australia is three times higher than the best rate in the UK.
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
We have no understanding how the exchange rates between the British pound and the Australian dollar have changed or will change, and neither does the paragraph provide any information regarding the tax rates in the two nations, therefore we are unable to determine if the statement is accurate or untrue.
A basket of carefully chosen foods might cost £50 in the UK, but you would need to exchange your British pounds into US dollars in order to buy the same items in a store in the US.
People swap some of their home currency for foreign currency in order to save money in another nation, like Australia, or to purchase items from that nation. To receive a higher return than they would in the UK, some opt to store their money in other nations. Such savings would include borrowing from a bank and lending to it by a UK citizen.
However, the cost of purchasing and selling currencies fluctuates more than the cost of purchasing groceries. Using a single currency, as is the case in the eurozone, allows countries to avoid the uncertainty associated with purchasing or selling goods to or from other nations using various currencies. As a result, the euro was launched in 1999, and by 2013, it had been adopted by 17 nations that had previously used 17 different currencies with independent exchange rates.
There are no exchange rate problems if a person from France purchases goods from a company in Spain or travels to Italy for vacation because everyone is utilizing the euro. In contrast, if exchange rates change, my UK pounds might buy fewer euros (pound devalues), making a trip to Portugal more expensive, or more euros might be available for my pounds (pound revalues), making it significantly less expensive. If demand and supply for the euro are out of balance, problems will occur for the eurozone (as well as for each individual country) since rising exchange rates result from excess demand and falling exchange rates from excess supply.
Even if they buy items imported from the UK, a person using the euro in France or Germany won't be impacted by changes in exchange rates between the euro and the UK £.
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
The exchange rate between the pound (£) and the euro does fluctuate, therefore (as in the example in paragraph 4) someone in France or Germany will be impacted by changes in the two currencies' exchange rates.
A basket of carefully chosen foods might cost £50 in the UK, but you would need to exchange your British pounds into US dollars in order to buy the same items in a store in the US.
People swap some of their home currency for foreign currency in order to save money in another nation, like Australia, or to purchase items from that nation. To receive a higher return than they would in the UK, some opt to store their money in other nations. Such savings would include borrowing from a bank and lending to it by a UK citizen.
However, the cost of purchasing and selling currencies fluctuates more than the cost of purchasing groceries. Using a single currency, as is the case in the eurozone, allows countries to avoid the uncertainty associated with purchasing or selling goods to or from other nations using various currencies. As a result, the euro was launched in 1999, and by 2013, it had been adopted by 17 nations that had previously used 17 different currencies with independent exchange rates.
There are no exchange rate problems if a person from France purchases goods from a company in Spain or travels to Italy for vacation because everyone is utilizing the euro. In contrast, if exchange rates change, my UK pounds might buy fewer euros (pound devalues), making a trip to Portugal more expensive, or more euros might be available for my pounds (pound revalues), making it significantly less expensive. If demand and supply for the euro are out of balance, problems will occur for the eurozone (as well as for each individual country) since rising exchange rates result from excess demand and falling exchange rates from excess supply.
I can buy the same basket of groceries in the US as I did in the UK if I convert £50 into the corresponding amount of US dollars.
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
Prices can vary widely between nations, and the paragraph makes no mention of purchasing power.