Day 3 Verbal Reasoning

1.   The word EXPAND is most opposite in meaning to

2.  Clark left a tray of lemon cakes unattended in the staff room for an hour and one of the cakes went missing. Louise, Bryce, and Emmanuel have all been accused of eating the treat. After questioning, you learn that:

Louise is allergic to citrus but was seen leaving the staffroom at lunchtime. Bryce’s favourite type of cake is lemon but wasn’t seen anywhere near the staffroom. Emmanuel has stolen cakes from the staffroom before and more cakes have gone missing since Emmanuel started.

Who can you infer is most likely to have taken the lemon cake?

3.  The word MOROSE is closest in meaning to

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

4.  ornithology: _______ :: saurology: lizards

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

5.  sparrow: ______ :: cedar: tree

6.  Emperor penguins ______  together in breeding colonies to keep warm and ______  their eggs.

7.  The word DESTITUTION is closest in meaning to

8.  Below are some groups of letters. Which of the options can be joined at the end of these letters to make them meaningful words?

LEN    SAN    WOR   SEE

9.   Create a sentence using the given words

no    was    she    upset    longer    he    to   him    that    was    talking

What is the last word?

10.   Choose two words, one from each group, that go together to form one word.

The word is then placed in the sentences below. Which sentence is the best choice?

11.  Although some think the terms ‘bug’ and ‘insect’ are _______, the former term actually refers to ______  group of insects.

12.  One rabbit saw 6 elephants while going towards the river. Every elephant saw 2 monkeys going towards the river. Every monkey holds one tortoise in their hands. How many animals are going towards the river?

13.  The word SUPPRESS is most opposite in meaning to

14.  Find the correctly spelt word

15.  Select the combination of numbers so that letters arranged accordingly will form a word which means ‘calm’.

16.  There were 5 tables for Kurt, Thea, Ethan, Regine and Felix to use. Kurt was not on an odd table but was sitting in between Thea and Regine’s table. Regine was on table 3 and Michelle was on Table 5. Who was on table 4?

17.  The word LOQUACIOUS is most opposite in meaning to

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

18.  inmate: mate :: intake: ____

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

19.  congeal: solidify :: ________: char

20.  Five people were eating cakes. Zackry finished before Sophia but behind Kassandra. Denn finished before Kevin, but behind Sophia. What was the finishing order?

21.  The word EXPAND is most opposite in meaning to

22.  Find the word that does not belong in the group of words below.

Japan    Canada   Puerto Rico   France   South America

23.  Which is different from the others?

24.  What is the fewest number of statements necessary to prove that ANDY OWNS THE SWORD OF TRUTH?

I. Andy does not own the sword of Ice

II. Andy is known for his truthful, kind nature

III. There are three swords: Truth, Ice and Fire

IV. Andy does not own the sword of FIRE

25.  Four friends are planning to join a sports club. Honey does not like volleyball nor swimming. Steve doesn’t like basketball nor does he like soccer. Karen does not like soccer nor volleyball and Reign does not use soccer or basketball. 

Who is most likely to join the volleyball club?

26.  Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?

He arrived at France two days ago.

27.  Which statements are needed to prove that RACHELLE IS TURNING 10 THIS YEAR?

1. Rachelle’s mother is turning 47 this year
2. Rachelle is four years older than her brother
3. Rachelle has a birthday this year
4. Rachelle is starting Year 6 this year
5. Rachelle’s brother had his fifth birthday last year

28.  Which of the following words should replace the incorrect word in the following sentence?

The doctor gave me a receipt for some medicine yesterday.

29.  Construct the most suitable sentence using the given words. 

because     wasn’t     he    hungry     he    had     eating   been   all   long    day

The second last word will be

30. ______  for talking too much, the teacher his reputation by keeping the class 30 minutes longer than the scheduled class time.

31.  Find the correctly spelt word

32.  Find the correctly spelt word

33.  It is ______  to assume that if aspirin can prevent second heart attacks, it can _________  also an attack in the first place.

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

34.  athlete: team :: cattle : ______

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

35.  son: _______:: cousin: extended

36.  It is _________ to assume that if aspirin can prevent second heart attacks, it can also  __________  an attack in the first place.

37.  Construct the most suitable sentence using the given words 

Jay     had     prepared  the    setbacks    many    next    for    his    challenge   faced

The first word will be

38.  Which three statements prove that ELTHER LOVES CRIME NOVELS?

1. Elther has a habit of sharing this one item
2. Those who have a habit of sharing an item, means that they love what they are sharing
3. Elther’s friends started liking crime novels too
4. The only item that Elther share is his crime novels.

39.  Louise was fourth in the line. There were 5 more people standing behind him. 2 people in front of Louise and 4 people behind Louise left the line. How many people, including Louise, are standing in the line?

40.  Which of the following words has a different meaning to the others?

41.  Find the odd one out that does not belong to the group.

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

42.  sentence: paragraph :: lines:_______

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

43.  act: movie :: _______ : hymn

44. Find the odd word below

45.  Find the correctly spelt word

46.  Four people have four different codenames. The first letter of Adele’s codename is the last letter of Paul’s. Paul’s codename is also a boy’s name while Boyd’s codename is not. Adele and VICTOR are best friends, but ECHO and Adele do not get along. Caroline wanted the codename SIERRA but had to settle for the codename that comes first alphabetically. Which codename does Boyd have?

47.   Four students were on detention and assigned to clean up four different areas. Nicolas was sent to clean the boys’ comfort room. Amanda was not sent to the soccer field as she was allergic to grass. Vincent did not clean the classroom. 

If Agnes did not clean the hallway nor the classroom, where was Vincent assigned to?

48.  The word FEEBLE is closest in meaning to

49.  The word PERTINENT is most opposite in meaning to

50.  Charles is caught on the king’s property. He is brought before the king to be punished. The king says, “You must give me a statement. If it is true, you will be killed by lions. If it is false , you will be killed by trampling wild buffalo. If I can’t figure it out, I’ll have to let you go.” Sure enough, Charles was released. 

What was Charles’ statement?

51.   Which statements are needed to prove that YESTERDAY WAS THURSDAY?

1. In six days it will be the 21st of this month
2. The 24th of this month is Monday
3. In seven days it will be the 21st of this month
4. The 27th of this month is a Monday
5. The 24th of this month is a Saturday

52.  The word ACCRETION is most opposite in meaning to

53.   What is the fewest number of statements necessary to prove that Raven is the President of Year 6?

1. Raven has a girlfriend
2. Raven and I are from the same year level
3. Raven is the President of his year level
4. Raven loves Maths
5. I am from Year 6

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

54. _______ dynasty :: president: democracy

For the next two questions. Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

55.  dress: body :: ________  : wrist

56.  There are three people (Kyle, Daniel and John), one of whom is a knight, one a knave, and one a spy. The knight always tells the truth, the knave always lies, and the spy can either lie or tell the truth. 

Kyle says: John is a knave

Daniel says: Kyle is a knight

John says: I am the spy

Who is the knave?

57.  “The painting in the wall is so beautiful,”_______  Cili as she stood ___________  in the museum.

58.  Construct the most suitable sentence using the given words

that     completed     his     task     he    was    immediately    necessary    it

What is the fourth word?

59.  Find the correctly spelt word

Select a word based on other words and their relationships or analogies.

60. ribbon: present :: icing__________