Wonderlic Personnel Test Verbal Reasoning & Word Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word means most nearly the same as DILIGENT?
- Lazy
- Hardworking (Correct answer)
- Confused
- Wealthy
Correct answer: Hardworking
Diligent describes steady, careful effort, which matches hardworking.
Question 2: Choose the word that best completes: Because the bridge was ___, the city closed it for repairs.
- sturdy
- modern
- unstable (Correct answer)
- scenic
Correct answer: unstable
A bridge needing repairs and closure would be unstable.
Question 3: FRAGILE means the opposite of which word?
- Delicate
- Brittle
- Durable (Correct answer)
- Thin
Correct answer: Durable
Fragile means easily broken, so its opposite is durable.
Question 4: Which pair has the same relationship as AUTHOR : BOOK?
- Painter : Painting (Correct answer)
- Reader : Library
- Teacher : School
- Doctor : Hospital
Correct answer: Painter : Painting
An author creates a book just as a painter creates a painting.
Question 5: What does the word AMBIGUOUS most nearly mean?
- Clear
- Unclear (Correct answer)
- Loud
- Brief
Correct answer: Unclear
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation, meaning unclear.
Question 6: Select the word that does NOT belong with the others.
- Hammer
- Wrench
- Screwdriver
- Lumber (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Lumber
Lumber is a building material while the others are tools.
Question 7: Assume the first two statements are true. 'All editors read manuscripts. Maria is an editor.' The conclusion 'Maria reads manuscripts' is:
- True (Correct answer)
- False
- Uncertain
- Irrelevant
Correct answer: True
Since all editors read manuscripts and Maria is an editor, she must read manuscripts.
Wonderlic Personnel Test Verbal Reasoning & Word Knowledge 3
Which word means most nearly the same as DILIGENT?