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Question 1 of 50 CSC / Verbal Reasoning

Question 1 Vocabulary

Select the lettered word that BEST expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. Open : secretive: Forthright : ______

A spiteful B honest C mask D candid E outspoken

Question 2 Vocabulary

Select the lettered word that BEST expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. Connoisseur : painting: Viands: ______

A Food B Appetizer C Gourmand D Critic E chef

Question 3 vocabulary

Select the lettered word that BEST expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. Automobile: gasoline:: Man: ______

A Medicine B Life C Food D Energy E exercise

Question 4 vocabulary

PAIRED-ANALOGY; _ is to tooth as _ is to stump

A Decay: dry B Extract: uproot C Pull: push D Fill: plant E Enamel: cork

Question 5 Grammar and Correct Usage

Everyone in the field of entertainment Â¬Â¬Â¬Â¬_________ to watch the FAMAS Awards

A was excited B were certainly excited C is certainly excited D are certainly excited

Question 6 Grammar and Correct Usage

After 8 fruitful years. Antonino finally quit his job. He ________ along with his Immediate boss a long time before he finally decided to look for a new job.

A didnâ€™t get B isnâ€™t getting C hasnâ€™t been getting D hadnâ€™t been getting

Question 7 Grammar and Correct Usage

Which contraction is the correct form as used in the following sentence?

A He knew its a sin to tell a lie B He knew itâ€™s a sin to tell a lie C He know its a sin to tell a lie D He knew it a sin to tell a lie

Question 8 Vocabulary

Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth

A role-modelling B comparing C idolizing D emulating

Question 9 Vocabulary

Hydrology: science::

A astronomy: galaxy B fir tree C fashion style D theory practice

Question 10 Reading Comprehension

â€œI will take the road less travelled by and be condemned if necessary.â€

A Regrets come before decision B Decisions are made despite differences from the majority C Decisions are made on the crossroads. D Regrets come after decisions.

Question 11 Reading Comprehension

Only world-class athletes win medals at the Olympic Games. Michael Phelps won several gold medals in swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Therefore:

A Michael Phelps is an all-time American swimmer B Australia won the most number of gold medals in swimming C Michael Phelps is world-class athlete and an Olympian D Michael Phelps is a be-medalled swimmer

Question 12 Reading Comprehension

Treasury bills have an interest rate of 7.85% per annum. : ii. Savings accounts have an interest rate of only 2% per annum. : iii. Treasury bills used to have 9-10% interest rates per annum. Therefore it is better to invest in Treasury bills than just to put your money in a regular savings account.

A definitely true B most likely true C most likely false D definitely false

Question 13 Grammar and Correct Usage

Carlo has been absent for three days because he is affected of dengue fever. No error.

A has been absent B because C affected of D fever E No error

Question 14 Grammar and Correct Usage

I am letting him in _______ of what you say.

A irregardless B with regards C regardless D regarding

Question 15 Grammar and Correct Usage

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?

A Isang guro na babaeng anak na bunso ni Jose si Bernice. B Isang guro na si Bernice, ang bunsong anak na babae ni Jose C Isang guro na bunsong babaeng anak ni Jose si Bernice D Isang guro na si Bernice na bunsong babaeng anak ni Jose E Bunsong babaeng anak ni Jose na si Bernice ay isa nang guro

Question 16 vocabulary

FORE is to APT as BOW is to ________

A Paddle B Stern C Tie D Deck E Arrow

Question 17 vocabulary

TIRADE is to ABUSIVE as EULOGY is to ________

A Laudatory B Belittling C Applause D Biography E Mourning

Question 18 vocabulary

OPTICS is to PHYSICS as DIALECTICS is to ________

A Debate B Logic C Communication D Grammar E Dialogue

Question 19 Grammar and Correct Usage

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Mr Espirituâ€™s decision to retire came as a shock to all who respected his ability.

A Espirituâ€™s B came C as a shock D who E No error.

Question 20 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 21 Reading Comprehension

Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals, seem to be _ and therefore, _ external factors such as climate changes, food supply or presence of other animals of the same species

A Learned------immune to B Innate----- unaffected by C Intricate------belong to D Specific------confused with E Memorized---controlled by

Question 22 Vocabulary

Although bound to __ the law, a judge is free to use his discretion to the anachronistic harshness of some criminal penalties.

A Impose----mitigate B Exercise------understand C Support------condone D Initiate-----lighten E Enforce------lower

Question 23 Paragraph organization

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

A ABCD B ADBC C ACBD D ADCB

Question 24 Paragraph organization

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

A CBAD B CADB C CABD D CBDA

Question 25 Vocabulary

Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks sordid words.

A dirty B vulgar C weird D bizarre

Question 26 Vocabulary

This generation is prone to plethoric use of mobile gadgets.

A essential B crucial C important D excessive

Question 27 Vocabulary

FRAME : PICTURE

A shelf : refrigerator B nail : hammer C mechanic : electrician D fence : backyard

Question 28 Vocabulary

Chairman : gavel :: Conductor:

A orchestar B bus C piano D keys

Question 29 Vocabulary

Indifferent : concern :: arrogant : __________

A emotion B tolerance C bravery D modesty

Question 30 Vocabulary

Connoisseur : painting :: Viands : _________

A appetizer B chef C gourmand D food

Question 31 Vocabulary

Stymie : help

A assist : serve B obstruct : facilitate C hinder : block D discourage : motivate

Question 32 Vocabulary

Plumber : pipe :: Mechanic : _____

A engine B car C repair D tools

Question 33 Vocabulary

Ruler : measure :: Lawyer : _____

A client B law C courtroom D advocate

Question 34 Vocabulary

Brisk : cold :: Warm : _____

A hot B cool C chilly D frigid

Question 35 Paragraph organization

A. Many innovations without proven results and follow up evaluation are educational wastages. B. One wonders in the final analysis if these changes have been deeply rooted on basic problems of the people they serve. C. Some curriculum changes were mere fads without foreseeable achievements. D. What we need are innovations that overcome the mis-education of the young.

A CBAD B ABCD C ACDB D BACD

Question 36 Paragraph organization

A. The Philippines, as a developing nation, is not exempted from the influence of this worldwide movement. B. Community development is a worldwide movement in both the developed and developing nations. C. But the real challenge and the most important of all is to be able to change the attitude of the people to want for a better life through their own effort. D. With about 75% of its population living in the rural areas, a national program of community development becomes imperative. E. Poverty, ignorance and low production levels, which continue to plague the rural areas, are the challenges to the community development program.

A BADEC B DEABC C BCDEA D CDEBA

Question 37 Paragraph organization

A. While an occasional about anxiety and tension may be unpleasant, it is quite normal and need not be a cause for concern. B. If an emotional disturbance becomes very distressing, it should be dealt with as an illness requiring professional treatment. C. The time to be watchful is when emotional upsets come frequently, shake us severely and fail to wear off after a while. D. They are self-protected reactions when we are confronted by threats to our safety, well-being, happiness, or self esteem. E. Anxiety and tensions are essential for a living, and everybody experiences them.

A BDCEA B BEADC C EDACB D EBCAD

Question 38 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 39 Paragraph organization

A. There are a number of bad habits which poor readers adopt. B. Of course, there must be vigorous mental activity. C. But extra body movements, such as pointing with the fingers or moving the lips, do not help reading. D. In efficient reading, the muscles of the eye should make the only external movement. E. Most of these involve using extra body movement in the reading process. F. Young children and very poor readers often point with a finger at each word in turn.

A ABCEDF B ABCDEF C ACDEBF D AFCEBD

Question 40 Analogy

Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage :

A Reflection B Hideout C Illusion D Image

Question 41 Analogy

book : leaves

A chair : sitting B fan : electricity C house : kitchen D chimney : roof

Question 42 Analogy

moccasin : snake :: ______ : shoe

A alligator B waders C asp D loafer

Question 43 Analogy

jibe : praise :: ______ : enlighten

A jib B delude C worship D wed

Question 44 Analogy

fish : water :: bird : ______

A sky B feather C fly D tree

Question 45 Analogy

sun : day :: moon : ______

A night B star C light D dark

Question 46 Analogy

car : road :: train : ______

A track B station C rail D engine

Question 47 Analogy

milk : cow :: wool : ______

A sheep B sweater C lamb D fabric

Question 48 Analogy

shoe : foot :: glove : ______

A hand B finger C toe D mitten

Question 49 Analogy

eloquent : speak :: agile:

A run B dance C move D quick

Question 50 Analogy

painting : art :: poem:

A literature B book C write D rhyme

Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Select the lettered word that BEST expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. Open : secretive: Forthright : ______

Select the lettered word that BEST expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. Connoisseur : painting: Viands: ______

Select the lettered word that BEST expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. Automobile: gasoline:: Man: ______

PAIRED-ANALOGY; _____ is to tooth as _____ is to stump

Everyone in the field of entertainment Â¬Â¬Â¬Â¬_________ to watch the FAMAS Awards

After 8 fruitful years. Antonino finally quit his job. He ________ along with his Immediate boss a long time before he finally decided to look for a new job.

Which contraction is the correct form as used in the following sentence?

Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth

Hydrology: science::

â€œI will take the road less travelled by and be condemned if necessary.â€

Only world-class athletes win medals at the Olympic Games. Michael Phelps won several gold medals in swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Therefore:

Treasury bills have an interest rate of 7.85% per annum. : ii. Savings accounts have an interest rate of only 2% per annum. : iii. Treasury bills used to have 9-10% interest rates per annum. Therefore it is better to invest in Treasury bills than just to put your money in a regular savings account.

Carlo has been absent for three days because he is affected of dengue fever. No error.

I am letting him in _______ of what you say.

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?

FORE is to APT as BOW is to ________

TIRADE is to ABUSIVE as EULOGY is to ________

OPTICS is to PHYSICS as DIALECTICS is to ________

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found. Mr Espirituâ€™s decision to retire came as a shock to all who respected his ability.

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.

Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals, seem to be _______ and therefore, _______ external factors such as climate changes, food supply or presence of other animals of the same species

Although bound to ________ the law, a judge is free to use his discretion to ______ the anachronistic harshness of some criminal penalties.

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

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

Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks &lt;u&gt;sordid&lt;/u&gt; words.

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

FRAME : PICTURE

Chairman : gavel :: Conductor:

Indifferent : concern :: arrogant : __________

Connoisseur : painting :: Viands : _________

Stymie : help

Plumber : pipe :: Mechanic : _____

Ruler : measure :: Lawyer : _____

Brisk : cold :: Warm : _____

Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage :

book : leaves

moccasin : snake :: ______ : shoe

jibe : praise :: ______ : enlighten

fish : water :: bird : ______

sun : day :: moon : ______

car : road :: train : ______

milk : cow :: wool : ______

shoe : foot :: glove : ______

eloquent : speak :: agile:

painting : art :: poem:

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PAIRED-ANALOGY; _ is to tooth as _ is to stump

â€œI will take the road less travelled by and be condemned if necessary.â€

Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals, seem to be _ and therefore, _ external factors such as climate changes, food supply or presence of other animals of the same species

Although bound to __ the law, a judge is free to use his discretion to the anachronistic harshness of some criminal penalties.

Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks <u>sordid</u> words.

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