CSC Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Question 1 Grammar and Correct Usage

Many years of intensive language study are required for immigrant speakers. Antonio ___________ French for 3 years, but he still need more training before he masters it.

A will have been studying B will be studying C has been studying D have been studying

Question 2 Vocabulary

Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth

A role-modelling B comparing C idolizing D emulating

Question 3 Reading Comprehension

Peoples Republic of China is a communist state. Chan Hu-pei is a Chinese. Therefore:

A China is just like Russia B Chan is a communist C Chan lives in a communist country D None of the above

Question 4 Vocabulary

Si Ginoong Pepe ay nagbigay ng salawsaw

A Galak B Gulo C Salapi D Lungkot

Question 5 Grammar and Correct Usage

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. Most students like to read these kind of books during their break time.

A These kind of books B These kind of book C This kind of book D This kinds of book E Those kind of books

Question 6 Grammar and Correct Usage

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. If I would have known about the traffic jam at the area, I would have taken an alternate route

A If I would have known about B If I could have known about C If I would of known about D If I was aware of E Had I known about

Question 7 Grammar and Correct Usage

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.

A Seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. B Seldom ever wants to try and face the facts. C Seldom ever wants to try to face the facts. D Seldom wants to try and face the facts. E Seldom wants to try to face the facts.

Question 8 Grammar and Correct Usage

To detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Although I am playing golf for more than 4 years now. I cannot manage to break a 90.

A Although B am playing C than D to break E No error.

Question 9 Grammar and Correct Usage

To detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Neither Edgardo nor Vincent handed in their courtesy resignation arising from the anomalies in the organization.

A Neither B handed in C their D arising E No error.

Question 10 Grammar and Correct Usage

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. In all of my years as a researcher, I have never encountered an individual such as he, he definitely is most hardworking.

A all of my years B I have never C he D most hardworking E No error.

Question 11 Paragraph organization

Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph:

A DCBA B DBAC C DBCA D DCAB

Question 12 Vocabulary

Teenagers are easily susceptible to peer influence.

A flexible B inspired C dependable D inclined

Question 13 Vocabulary

This generation is prone to plethoric use of mobile gadgets.

A essential B crucial C important D excessive

Question 14 Vocabulary

Tarnish : luster :: Diminish : _____

A increase B diminish C weaken D enhance

Question 15 Vocabulary

Texture : surface :: Color : _____

A hue B light C shade D eye

Question 16 Paragraph organization

A. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve as web domains. B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays. C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business. D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the internet.

A BDAC B BDCA C BADC D BACD

Question 17 Paragraph organization

A. Facebook has been the number one social network in the web and the world for quite long now. B. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating social presence in the internet. C. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought Instagram, one of the fastest growing photo sharing networks. D. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a leading instant chat platform like Kakaotalk.

A ADBC B ACBD C ABCD D ADCB

Question 18 Paragraph organization

A. The effect of books is two fold. B. Even if you do write it down, it perishes soon as the mice eat the paper. C. Suppose, for example, that you think of an important idea or a beautiful poem. D. They preserve knowledge in time and spread it in space. E. Unless you can write it down, your poem or idea will probably die when you do. F. But once printing had been discovered, it did not matter how soon you died or how many copies of what you had written were eaten by mice.

A ACBDEF B AEDBCF C ABCDEF D ACBEDF

Question 19 Paragraph organization

A. There is much to be said in defense of the youth. B. The community reaps benefits for many of their voluntary activities. C. Sincere, passionate involvement in community life is another striking quality of a large segment of the youth. D. There are interesting in their attempt to destroy the idolatry of money as the overwhelming element in social striving. E. What is most impressive of all, however, is the young people themselves, their sensitivity and compassion, and the fact that they are not resigned to their society's discouraging imperfections.

A ADCBE B ABDCE C ACDBE D ADBCE

Question 20 Analogy

Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage :

A Reflection B Hideout C Illusion D Image

Question 21 Analogy

hand : arm

A shoulder : neck B waist : belt C foot : leg D hips : sway

Question 22 Analogy

diamond : baseball :: court : ______

A jury B poker C squash D grass

Question 23 Analogy

teacher : school :: doctor : ______

A hospital B nurse C medicine D patient

Question 24 Analogy

thread : needle :: paint:

A brush B color C canvas D artist

Question 25 Analogy

skate : ice :: surf:

A water B board C wave D sand

Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Many years of intensive language study are required for immigrant speakers. Antonio ___________ French for 3 years, but he still need more training before he masters it.

Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth

Peoples Republic of China is a communist state. Chan Hu-pei is a Chinese. Therefore:

Si Ginoong Pepe ay nagbigay ng salawsaw

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. Most students like to read <u>these kind of books</u> during their break time.

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. <u>If I would have known about</u> the traffic jam at the area, I would have taken an alternate route

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She <u>seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. </u>

To detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Although I am playing golf for more than 4 years now. I cannot manage to break a 90.

To detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Neither Edgardo nor Vincent handed in their courtesy resignation arising from the anomalies in the organization.

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. In all of my years as a researcher, I have never encountered an individual such as he, he definitely is most hardworking.

Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph:

Teenagers are easily <u>susceptible</u> to peer influence.

This generation is prone to <u>plethoric</u> use of mobile gadgets.

Tarnish : luster :: Diminish : _____

Texture : surface :: Color : _____

Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage :

hand : arm

diamond : baseball :: court : ______

teacher : school :: doctor : ______

thread : needle :: paint:

skate : ice :: surf:

Your Practice Result

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Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Many years of intensive language study are required for immigrant speakers. Antonio ___________ French for 3 years, but he still need more training before he masters it.

Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth

Peoples Republic of China is a communist state. Chan Hu-pei is a Chinese. Therefore:

Si Ginoong Pepe ay nagbigay ng salawsaw

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. Most students like to read &lt;u&gt;these kind of books&lt;/u&gt; during their break time.

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. &lt;u&gt;If I would have known about&lt;/u&gt; the traffic jam at the area, I would have taken an alternate route

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She &lt;u&gt;seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. &lt;/u&gt;

To detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Although I am playing golf for more than 4 years now. I cannot manage to break a 90.

To detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Neither Edgardo nor Vincent handed in their courtesy resignation arising from the anomalies in the organization.

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. In all of my years as a researcher, I have never encountered an individual such as he, he definitely is most hardworking.

Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph:

Teenagers are easily &lt;u&gt;susceptible&lt;/u&gt; to peer influence.

This generation is prone to &lt;u&gt;plethoric&lt;/u&gt; use of mobile gadgets.

Tarnish : luster :: Diminish : _____

Texture : surface :: Color : _____

Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage :

hand : arm

diamond : baseball :: court : ______

teacher : school :: doctor : ______

thread : needle :: paint:

skate : ice :: surf:

Your Practice Result

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Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. Most students like to read <u>these kind of books</u> during their break time.

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. <u>If I would have known about</u> the traffic jam at the area, I would have taken an alternate route

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She <u>seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. </u>

Teenagers are easily <u>susceptible</u> to peer influence.

This generation is prone to <u>plethoric</u> use of mobile gadgets.