Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions — Set 2

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the ANALOGY: 'PRISON : INCARCERATION :: HOSPITAL : __________'

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation

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Surgery

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Medicine

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Doctor

Question 2

Which sentence uses the 'Subjunctive Mood' correctly to express a wish or a hypothetical situation?

Accepted Answer

If I were the Chief, I would change the rules.

Answer

If I was the Chief, I would change the rules.

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She acts as if she was in charge.

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I wish he was here to help us.

Question 3

What is the 'Main Idea' of a passage that discusses the historical shift from 'punitive' justice to 'restorative' justice in modern society?

Accepted Answer

The judicial system is evolving to focus more on healing and community reintegration than simple punishment.

Answer

The history of the Philippine National Police.

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Criminals should be treated with more severity.

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Prisons are becoming more crowded every year.

Question 4

Choose the correct preposition: 'The suspect was arrested __________ suspicion of armed robbery.'

Accepted Answer

on

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with

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for

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at

Question 5

What does the prefix 'Inter-' mean in words like 'International' or 'Interrogation'?

Accepted Answer

Between or among

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Inside

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Before

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Against

Question 6

Identify the 'Misspelled' word in the following list:

Accepted Answer

Lieutennant

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Personnel

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Maintenance

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Occurrence

Question 7

Which word describes a person who 'does not take sides' in a conflict or investigation?

Accepted Answer

Impartial

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Partisan

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Prejudiced

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Biased

Question 8

What is the meaning of the idiom 'To beat around the bush'?

Accepted Answer

To avoid the main topic or not speak directly about an issue.

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To be very physically active. .

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To clean the garden. .

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To search for something very carefully.

Question 9

Choose the word that best completes the ANALOGY: 'ARSON : FIRE :: __________ : WATER'

Accepted Answer

Flood

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Inundation

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Thirst

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Drowning

Question 10

Which sentence uses the word 'Effect' correctly as a noun?

Accepted Answer

The medicine had a positive effect on the patient.

Answer

The new law will effect the economy immediately.

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How did the news effect your decision?

Answer

The heavy rain effected the traffic flow.