MAT Language Skills Free Practice Set

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Because of his excellent_____skills, he could mesmerize the crowd with the power of his speech.Because of his excellent_____skills, he could mesmerize the crowd with the power of his speech.
- A.
  
  Loquacious
- B.
  
  Convincing
- C.
  
  Presentation
- D.
  
  Oratory
Correct Answer
D. Oratory

Explanation
The word "oratory" refers to the skill of public speaking and delivering speeches effectively. This means that the person mentioned in the question has excellent oratory skills, which allows them to captivate and enchant the crowd with their powerful speech. Their ability to communicate persuasively and eloquently makes them capable of mesmerizing the audience.

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The patriot was given a tumultuous welcome____his countrymen.
- A.
  
  With
- B.
  
  From
- C.
  
  Among
- D.
  
  By
Correct Answer
D. By

Explanation
The word "by" is the correct answer because it indicates that the patriot was given a tumultuous welcome from his countrymen. This implies that the countrymen were the ones who welcomed the patriot in a tumultuous manner.

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TRAINING: HEREDITY
- A.
  
  Unnatural: Usual
- B.
  
  Ornithologist: Birds
- C.
  
  Habits: Instincts
- D.
  
  Astute: Ingenious
Correct Answer
C. Habits: Instincts

Explanation
The relationship between "Habits" and "Instincts" is that "Instincts" are the natural behaviors or tendencies that organisms possess, while "Habits" are the learned behaviors or tendencies that individuals acquire over time. Just as an ornithologist studies birds, "Habits" can be studied or observed in relation to "Instincts". Therefore, "Habits" and "Instincts" are related in a similar way as "Ornithologist" and "Birds".

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FRAGRANT: INCENSE
- A.
  
  Frequent: Sound
- B.
  
  Noxious: Garbage
- C.
  
  Sneeze: Nostrils
- D.
  
  Noisome: Pleasant
Correct Answer
C. Sneeze: Nostrils

Explanation
The word "fragrant" is used to describe something that has a pleasant smell. Similarly, "incense" is a type of substance that is burned to produce a pleasant smell. In the same way, "sneeze" is a natural bodily reaction that occurs through the nostrils. Therefore, the relationship between "sneeze" and "nostrils" is similar to the relationship between "fragrant" and "incense."

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Direction: Identify the part of the sentence that has an error. The reason he has been such a success is because he never gives up. (a) (b) (c) (d)
- A.
  
  The reason he has
- B.
  
  Been such a success
- C.
  
  Is because he
- D.
  
  Never gives up.
Correct Answer
C. Is because he

Explanation
The error in the sentence is in part (d) "is because he". The phrase "is because" is redundant and can be simplified to just "because". Therefore, the correct sentence would be "The reason he has been such a success is because he never gives up."

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MAT Language Skills Free Practice Set

Because of his excellent_____skills, he could mesmerize the crowd with the power of his speech.Because of his excellent_____skills, he could mesmerize the crowd with the power of his speech.

The patriot was given a tumultuous welcome____his countrymen.

TRAINING: HEREDITY

FRAGRANT: INCENSE

Direction: Identify the part of the sentence that has an error. The reason he has been such a success is because he never gives up. (a) (b) (c) (d)

Because of his excellent_skills, he could mesmerize the crowd with the power of his speech.Because of his excellent_skills, he could mesmerize the crowd with the power of his speech.