Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

The correct answer is "Concealed----amicably." The tradition of shaking hands showed no concealed (hidden) weapons and thus indicated they were amicably (friendly) disposed. "Lethal------clearly" and "Hidden------harmfully" do not fit the context of friendly intentions; "Murderous----ill" and "Secret------finally" do not make sense in this context.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

The correct answer is ACFBDE because it starts with introducing Tim as a writer (A), followed by his interest in the story of Brendan (C), his intrigue with seafaring legends (F), his inability to stop at just research (B), his active involvement in voyages (D), and facing the Atlantic Gale (E). The other options do not maintain a logical sequence of Tim&#039;s characteristics and actions.

The correct answer is a] edit : manuscript. A tailor works on a suit just as an editor works on a manuscript. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the same relationship: &#039;revise : writer&#039; suggests the writer is being revised, &#039;implode : building&#039; implies destruction rather than creation, and &#039;mention : opinion&#039; is a weaker, less direct relationship.

The correct answer is a] section : segment. Layer and tier are synonyms, as are section and segment. The other pairs do not consist of synonyms.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

The correct answer is a] hive because a bird lives in a nest, just as a bee lives in a hive. Sting, honey, and flower do not fit this habitat relationship.