Reed Elsevier Philippines Mock Exam
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In Reed Elsevier Philippines, the first step of the application process is the aptitude exam. The aptitude exam is a timed-exam which assesses the candidate’s comprehension towards verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning. To prepare you in your application process, here is a timed mock exam which you can take.
You will be given 3 minutes to take the 10-item test. Begin the test now.
Questions and Answers
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Choose the letter of pair that has similar meanings. 1. A) Fervor B) Pretend C) Vehemence D) Abhor
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A. A and B
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B. A and C
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C. B and D
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D. None
Correct Answer
B. B. A and CExplanation
The pair "A) Fervor" and "C) Vehemence" both have similar meanings as they both refer to intense passion or enthusiasm. "Fervor" and "Vehemence" both indicate strong emotions or feelings. "Pretend" and "Abhor" do not have similar meanings to "Fervor" or "Vehemence". Therefore, the correct answer is B. A and C.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the letter of pair that has similar meanings. A) Advance B) Deter C) Prohibit D) Serene
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A. A and D
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B. A and B
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C. B and C
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D. B and D
Correct Answer
C. C. B and CExplanation
The correct answer is B and C because "deter" and "prohibit" have similar meanings. Both words imply preventing or stopping something from happening. "Advance" and "serene" do not have similar meanings to either "deter" or "prohibit".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify the grammatically correct sentence. A. Papa Bear bring his porridge to the table. B. Papa Bear brings his porridge in the table C. Papa Bear brings his porridge to the table. D. On the table, Papa Bear bring his porridge.
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A.
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B.
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C.
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D.
Correct Answer
C. C.Explanation
The grammatically correct sentence is C. "Papa Bear brings his porridge to the table." This sentence uses the correct verb form "brings" and preposition "to" to indicate the direction of Papa Bear bringing his porridge. The other options have errors in verb tense, preposition usage, or word order.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Identify the correct order of the sentences. A. The King of Spain gave him a fleet of five vessels. B. The expedition completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. C. Magellan was selected to sail to the Spice Islands. D. He was killed in a battle in the Philippine Islands and was not able to return home.
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A. ACBD
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B. CADB
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C. BCDA
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D. CBDA
Correct Answer
B. B. CADBExplanation
Magellan was selected to sail to the Spice Islands, and the King of Spain gave him a fleet of five vessels. The expedition, led by Magellan, completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. However, Magellan was killed in a battle in the Philippine Islands and was not able to return home. Therefore, the correct order of the sentences is CADB.Rate this question:
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- 5.
123 x 4 = ?
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A. 492
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B. 487
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C. 462
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D. 467
Correct Answer
A. A. 492Explanation
To find the product of 123 and 4, we multiply the two numbers together. Multiplying 3 by 4 gives us 12, so we write down 2 and carry over the 1. Then we multiply 2 by 4 and add the carried over 1, which gives us 9. Therefore, the correct answer is 492.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A book published by Reed Elsevier is now at Php 560 which was given a 30% discount. How much is the original price of the book?
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A. 1300
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B. 1200
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C. 900
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D. 800
Correct Answer
D. D. 800Explanation
The original price of the book can be calculated by dividing the discounted price by (100% - discount percentage) and then multiplying it by 100. In this case, the discounted price is Php 560 and the discount percentage is 30%. So, the original price would be (560 / (100% - 30%)) * 100 = 800. Therefore, the correct answer is D. 800.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The performers will arrive at 14:30 but it will take them another 2 hours to reach the venue. Before the welcome dinner, the event director wants to brief them for 30 minutes. What time will the dinner start?
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A. 7:00 PM
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B. 6:00 PM
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C. 5:00 PM
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D. 4:00 PM
Correct Answer
C. C. 5:00 PMExplanation
The performers will arrive at 14:30 and it will take them another 2 hours to reach the venue. This means they will reach the venue at 16:30. The event director wants to brief them for 30 minutes before the welcome dinner. So, if we add 30 minutes to 16:30, we get 17:00. Therefore, the dinner will start at 5:00 PM, which is option C.Rate this question:
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- 8.
0.004 is written in percentage as:
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A. 4%
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B. 0.04%
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C. 0.004%
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D. 40%
Correct Answer
B. B. 0.04%Explanation
To convert a decimal to a percentage, we move the decimal point two places to the right and add the percentage symbol. In this case, moving the decimal point two places to the right gives us 0.04, and adding the percentage symbol gives us 0.04%. Therefore, the correct answer is B. 0.04%.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which figure completes the series?
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A
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B
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C
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D
Correct Answer
C. C -
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Which figure is the odd one out?
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
In this question, the odd one out is figure C because it is the only figure that is different from the others. Figures A, B, D, and E have similar shapes and patterns, while figure C has a distinct shape and pattern. Therefore, figure C does not belong to the same group as the other figures, making it the odd one out.Rate this question:
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