Campus Drive Test -2
Tanya is older than Eric.
Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Tanya is older than Eric. Cliff is older than Tanya. Eric is older than Cliff. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Uncertain
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Based on the first two statements, Tanya is older than Eric and Cliff is older than Tanya. However, the third statement contradicts the first two statements by saying that Eric is older than Cliff. Therefore, the third statement is false because it contradicts the previous information.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Apartments in the Riverdale Manor cost less than apartments in The Gaslight Commons. Apartments in the Livingston Gate cost more than apartments in the The Gaslight Commons. Of the three apartment buildings, the Livingston Gate costs the most. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Uncertain
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The first two statements establish a comparison between the cost of apartments in Riverdale Manor and The Gaslight Commons, and the cost of apartments in Livingston Gate and The Gaslight Commons. Both statements indicate that apartments in The Gaslight Commons are more expensive than the other two buildings. Therefore, based on the information provided, the third statement contradicts the previous statements and is false.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Three pencils cost the same as two erasers. Four erasers cost the same as one ruler. Pencils are more expensive than rulers. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Uncertain
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The first two statements imply that the cost of three pencils is equal to the cost of two erasers, and the cost of four erasers is equal to the cost of one ruler. However, there is no direct comparison between the cost of pencils and rulers. Therefore, we cannot conclude that pencils are more expensive than rulers based on the given information. Hence, the third statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A.
Unimportant
- B.
Trivial
- C.
Insignificant
- D.
Familiar
Correct Answer
D. FamiliarExplanation
The words unimportant, trivial, and insignificant all share a similar meaning of lacking importance or significance. However, familiar stands out as it does not have the same connotation. Familiar means to have knowledge or recognition of something, which is different from the other words that imply a lack of importance.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Here are some words translated from an artificial language. agnoscrenia means poisonous spider delanocrenia means poisonous snake agnosdeery means brown spider Which word could mean "black widow spider"?
- A.
Deeryclostagnos
- B.
Agnosdelano
- C.
Agnosvitriblunin
- D.
Trymuttiagnos
Correct Answer
C. AgnosvitribluninExplanation
The word "agnosvitriblunin" could mean "black widow spider" because it contains the word "agnos" which means spider, and "vitriblunin" which could mean black widow.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Erin is twelve years old. For three years, she has been asking her parents for a dog. Her parents have told her that they believe a dog would not be happy in an apartment, but they have given her permission to have a bird. Erin has not yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have.
- A.
Erin's parents like birds better than they like dogs.
- B.
Erin does not like birds.
- C.
Erin and her parents live in an apartment.
- D.
Erin and her parents would like to move.
Correct Answer
C. Erin and her parents live in an apartment.Explanation
The correct answer is Erin and her parents live in an apartment. This is evident from the statement that Erin's parents believe a dog would not be happy in an apartment. This suggests that they currently live in an apartment and that is why they have not allowed Erin to have a dog.Rate this question:
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- 7.
On weekends, Mr. Sanchez spends many hours working in his vegetable and flower gardens. Mrs. Sanchez spends her free time reading and listening to classical music. Both Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez like to cook.
- A.
Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables.
- B.
Mr. Sanchez does not like classical music.
- C.
Mrs. Sanchez cooks the vegetables that Mr. Sanchez grows.
- D.
Mrs. Sanchez enjoys reading nineteenth century novels.
Correct Answer
A. Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables.Explanation
Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables because the passage states that he spends many hours working in his vegetable and flower gardens on weekends. This implies that he takes pleasure in gardening and specifically growing vegetables.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Statements: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners. Conclusions:
- 80% of the team consists of spinners.
- The opening batsmen were spinners.
- A.
Only conclusion I follows
- B.
Only conclusion II follows
- C.
Either I or II follows
- D.
Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer
D. Neither I nor II follows - 9.
If P + Q means P is the brother of Q; P x Q means P is the wife of Q and P % Q means P is the daughter of Q then which of the following means D is the uncle of A?
- A.
A % B x C + D
- B.
A x B + C % D
- C.
A + C % B x D
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of these -
- 10.
Two positions of a dice are shown below. When 3 points are at the bottom, how many points will be at the top?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
When 3 points are at the bottom of the dice, the opposite side of the dice will have 4 points at the top. This is because on a standard dice, the sum of the numbers on opposite sides is always 7. Therefore, if 3 points are at the bottom, the remaining 4 points will be at the top.Rate this question:
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- 11.
It has been established that P : Einstein was Q : although a great scientist R : weak in arithmetic S : right from his school days The Proper sequence should be:
- A.
SRPQ
- B.
QPRS
- C.
QPSR
- D.
RQPS
Correct Answer
B. QPRSExplanation
The sentence "although a great scientist" (Q) should come before the sentence "Einstein was weak in arithmetic" (R) because it provides context and introduces the contrast between Einstein's greatness as a scientist and his weakness in arithmetic. The sentence "right from his school days" (S) should come after the sentence "Einstein was weak in arithmetic" (R) because it further elaborates on the timeframe and establishes that his weakness in arithmetic was present since his school days. The sentence "It has been established that" (P) should come before all the other sentences as it sets the tone and introduces the information that follows. Therefore, the correct sequence is QPRS.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I saw a ...... of cows in the field.
- A.
group
- B.
Herd
- C.
Swarm
- D.
Flock
Correct Answer
B. HerdExplanation
The word "herd" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to describe a group of cows. The other options, such as "group," "swarm," and "flock," are not typically used to refer to cows.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A man of straw
- A.
A man of no substance
- B.
A very active person
- C.
A worthy fellow
- D.
An unreasonable person
Correct Answer
A. A man of no substanceExplanation
The phrase "a man of straw" is often used to describe someone who is weak or lacks substance. It suggests that the person is not reliable or trustworthy. Therefore, the correct answer "a man of no substance" accurately captures the meaning of this phrase.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the begining. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences. S1: In the middle of one side of the square sits the Chairman of the committee, the most important person in the room. P : For a committee is not just a mere collection of individuals. Q : On him rests much of the responsibility for the success or failure of the committee. R : While this is happening we have an opportunity to get the 'feel' of this committe. S : As the meeting opens, he runs briskly through a number of formalities. S6: From the moment its members meet, it begins to have a sort nebulous life of its own. The Proper sequence should be
- A.
RSQP
- B.
PQRS
- C.
SQPR
- D.
QSRP
Correct Answer
D. QSRPExplanation
The passage is describing a committee meeting and the role of the Chairman. Sentence Q states that much of the responsibility for the success or failure of the committee rests on the Chairman. Sentence S describes the Chairman running through formalities as the meeting opens. Sentence R states that while this is happening, there is an opportunity to get a 'feel' of the committee. Sentence P states that a committee is not just a mere collection of individuals. Therefore, the proper sequence is QSRP.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Each question consist of two words which have a certain relationship to each other followed by four pairs of related words, Select the pair which has the same relationship. LIGHT:BLIND
- A.
Speech:dumb
- B.
Language:deaf
- C.
Tongue:sound
- D.
Voice:vibration
Correct Answer
A. Speech:dumbExplanation
The relationship between "LIGHT" and "BLIND" is that light causes blindness or the inability to see. Similarly, the relationship between "speech" and "dumb" is that speech causes dumbness or the inability to speak. Therefore, the pair "speech:dumb" has the same relationship as "LIGHT:BLIND".Rate this question:
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- 16.
SYMPHONY:COMPOSER
- A.
Leonardo:music
- B.
Fresco:painter
- C.
Colours:pallet
- D.
art:appreciation
Correct Answer
B. Fresco:painterExplanation
The given analogy "SYMPHONY:COMPOSER" suggests that a symphony is created by a composer. Similarly, "Fresco:painter" implies that a fresco is created by a painter. A fresco is a type of artwork that involves painting on wet plaster, and it is typically done by a skilled painter. Therefore, the answer "Fresco:painter" is the correct choice that follows the same pattern as the given analogy.Rate this question:
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- 17.
In each question below a sentence broken into five or six parts. Join these parts to make a meaningful sentence. The correct order of parts is the answer. 1. do 2. today 3. you 4. must 5. it
- A.
34152
- B.
25413
- C.
12543
- D.
51324
Correct Answer
A. 34152Explanation
You must do it today.Rate this question:
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- 18.
1. not 2. Hari 3. away 4. run 5. did
- A.
13542
- B.
35412
- C.
52431
- D.
25143
Correct Answer
D. 25143 -
- 19.
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word. EMBEZZLE
- A.
Misappropriate
- B.
Balance
- C.
Remunerate
- D.
Clear
Correct Answer
A. MisappropriateExplanation
The word "embezzle" means to dishonestly take or use money that has been entrusted to you, typically from an organization or employer. The word "misappropriate" also means to dishonestly take or use something that belongs to someone else, especially money. Therefore, "misappropriate" is the word that best expresses the meaning of "embezzle".Rate this question:
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- 20.
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
- A.
Imbecility
- B.
Senility
- C.
Dotage
- D.
Superannuation
Correct Answer
C. DotageExplanation
Dotage is the correct answer because it refers to extreme old age when a person behaves foolishly or senilely. Imbecility refers to a lack of intelligence, senility refers to the mental and physical decline associated with old age, and superannuation refers to the act of retiring from work.Rate this question:
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