English

Verbal Skills
1. Authentic most nearly means
A old
B real
C neat
D bossy
2. Flourish most nearly means
A dampen
B absorb
C prosper
D fan
3. Subtle means the opposite of
A direct
B guilty
C flexible
D durable
4. Prompt means the opposite of
A impolite
B dark
C cheerful
D late
5. Which word does not belong with the others?
A fall
B roost
C land
D perch
6. Which word does not belong with the others?
A schedule
B itinerary
C plan
D calendar
7. Bobbie is older than Trent. Suene is older
than Bobbie. Trent is younger than Suene. If
the first two statements are true, the third is
A true
B false
C uncertain
8. Mariah is a cheerleader. Some cheerleaders
are popular and are good students. Mariah is
popular. If the first two statements are true,
the third is
A true
B false
C uncertain
9. Shell is to tortoise as tire is to
A tricycle
B wheel
C car
D rubber
10. Victory is to trophy as engagement is to
A love
B date
C ring
D award




Answers and Explanations
1. B Authentic means “genuine or legitimate”—
in other words, just the opposite of counterfeit
or fake. The word real is a good synonym.
2. C To flourish is to thrive, succeed, or prosper.
3. A Subtle means “suggestive or indirect”—
contrary to the meaning of direct.
4. D Prompt means “timely or punctual,” just
the opposite of late.
5. A Birds are said to roost, land, or perch
when they set down on something (such as a
tree branch or rooftop) after flight. The word
fall does not fit this idea.
6. D A schedule, itinerary, and plan all refer to
a scheme or design for future activities. A
calendar is used as the framework for the
schedule, itinerary, or plan.
7. A We know that Trent is younger than
Bobbie, and that Bobbie is younger than
Suene. Therefore, Trent must be younger
than Suene.
8. C We know that “some” cheerleaders are
popular; but we do not know if Mariah is in
that group.
9. B A shell covers and protects a tortoise, just
as a tire covers and protects a wheel.
10. C A trophy is a symbol of victory, much like
a ring is a symbol of an engagement (to be
married).


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