Basic IQ Test Quiz
Verbal IntelligenceUnleash your linguistic prowess with this "Basic IQ Test" quiz. This multiple-choice quiz evaluates your understanding of the English language, covering a range of topics such as vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and number sequences. It challenges you to spot the odd words, find antonyms and synonyms, solve word puzzles, and more. Your comprehension skills are also put to the test with questions that require keen attention to detail. So, let's see how much you manage to score, and do not forget to share this quiz with other people out there. All the best!
- 1.
What is the antonym of 'expand'?
- A.
Inflate
- B.
Contract
- C.
Spread
- D.
Amplify
Correct Answer
B. ContractExplanation
The antonym of 'expand' is 'contract' because while 'expand' means to increase in size, volume, or quantity, 'contract' means to decrease or become smaller.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Fill in the blank: The cat chased its ____ .
- A.
Tail
- B.
Tale
- C.
Tell
- D.
Tile
Correct Answer
A. TailExplanation
The correct answer is "Tail" because the sentence is referring to an action that a cat typically does, which is chasing its own tail. A tail is a part of a cat's body, while "tale" refers to a story, "tell" is a verb meaning to communicate or inform, and "tile" is a flat, usually rectangular piece of hard material used for covering roofs, floors, walls, etc.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which number comes next in the series? 2, 4, 6, 8, ___
- A.
9
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
12
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
The given series is increasing by 2 each time. Starting from 2, adding 2 gives 4, adding 2 again gives 6, and so on. Therefore, the next number in the series would be 8 + 2 = 10.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word is spelled correctly?
- A.
Accommadation
- B.
Accommodation
- C.
Accomodation
- D.
Acommodation
Correct Answer
B. AccommodationExplanation
The word spelled correctly is Accommodation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which word doesn't belong?
- A.
Apple
- B.
Car
- C.
Orange
- D.
Banana
Correct Answer
B. CarExplanation
The word "Car" doesn't belong because it is not a type of fruit like the other three options. Apple, orange, and banana are all fruits, while car is a mode of transportation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Select the synonym for 'happy.'
- A.
Gloomy
- B.
Joyful
- C.
Sad
- D.
Angry
Correct Answer
B. JoyfulExplanation
The word "happy" means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. A synonym for "happy" would be "joyful," as it also conveys a sense of happiness and joy.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word is a noun?
- A.
Run
- B.
Quickly
- C.
Joy
- D.
Slowly
Correct Answer
C. JoyExplanation
"Joy" is a noun because it is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, "joy" represents a feeling or emotion, which is a concept that can be categorized as a noun. "Run" and "quickly" are verbs, as they describe an action, while "slowly" is an adverb, as it describes how an action is performed.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Find the odd one out:
- A.
Square
- B.
Circle
- C.
Triangle
- D.
Green
Correct Answer
D. GreenExplanation
The given options consist of geometric shapes (square, circle, triangle) and a color (green). The odd one out is "Green" because it is not a geometric shape like the other options.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Rearrange the letters in 'LEMON' to form a meaningful word.
- A.
Lone
- B.
Melon
- C.
Mole
- D.
None
Correct Answer
B. MelonExplanation
The correct answer is "Melon" because when the letters in "LEMON" are rearranged, they form the word "Melon" which is a meaningful word.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers", how many 'p's are there?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
9
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 9Explanation
In the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers", there are a total of nine 'p's. This can be determined by counting the number of times the letter 'p' appears in the phrase.Rate this question:
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