Police Vault Quiz - Abstract And Verbal Reasoning

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1. What is 50% of 12?

Explanation

To find 50% of a number, we divide it by 2. In this case, dividing 12 by 2 gives us 6. Therefore, 6 is 50% of 12.

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The abstract and verbal reasoning measures your lateral thinking skills which are your ability to quickly identify patterns, logical rules, and trends in new data, integrate this information... see moreexpressed in words. These skills are actually important in the police. Take this police vault quiz and get to see what you understand about their application in real life. All the best!
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2. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "quick" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "er" to "quick," you double the last letter "k" before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "quicker."

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3. If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select the correct answer. The girl at the park was ______________ than the girl inside.

Explanation

In this sentence, we are comparing two girls - the girl at the park and the girl inside. Since we are comparing only two objects, we should use the comparative form of the adjective "happy," which is "happier." Therefore, the correct answer is "happier."

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4. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add er to "hot" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "er" to the word "hot," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter is "t," so it is doubled to become "tt." Therefore, the correct spelling is "hotter."

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5. I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.

Explanation

The word "few" is the correct answer because it is used to describe a small number of things. In this sentence, the speaker is referring to the number of Christmas cards they have left to write, indicating that they have a small number remaining.

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6. The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in" because it indicates the specific time frame when the concert will start, which is within fifteen minutes.

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7. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "est" to "quick" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "est" to the word "quick," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter in "quick" is "k," so it is doubled to "kk" before adding "est," resulting in the correct spelling "quickest."

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8. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "great" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "er" to "great", the last letter "t" is doubled before adding the suffix. This rule applies when the word ends in a single consonant letter preceded by a single vowel, and the stress is on the final syllable. Therefore, the correct spelling is "greater".

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9. If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select either "er" or "est". Sharon is ______ than Sheila.

Explanation

In this sentence, we are comparing the height of Sharon and Sheila. Since we are only comparing two objects (Sharon and Sheila), we use the comparative form "shorter" with the suffix "er." This form indicates that Sharon's height is less than Sheila's height.

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10. If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select the correct answer. Daishalyn is ______ than your average six year old.

Explanation

The sentence is comparing Daishalyn to the average six year old. Since it is only comparing two objects (Daishalyn and the average six year old), the correct form to use is "smarter". "Smartest" would be used if the sentence was comparing Daishalyn to more than two objects.

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11. What is the synonym for alike?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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12. What is the synonym for talk?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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13. Which is the correct plural?

Explanation

The correct plural form of "country" is "countries." In English, when referring to more than one country, we add an "-s" to the end of the word. Therefore, "2 countries" is the correct plural form in this case.

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14. Maria __________ never late for work.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is referring to Maria in the singular form. "Is" is the present tense form of the verb "to be" that is used with a singular subject.

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15. Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.

Explanation

The correct answer is "open". This is because the sentence is in the imperative form, which is used to give a command or make a request. In this case, Alicia is being asked to open the windows.

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16.   Which of the following is most similar in meaning to sad:

Explanation

The word "sad" refers to a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow. The word "unhappy" also means not being happy or experiencing sadness. Therefore, "unhappy" is the most similar in meaning to "sad" among the given options.

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17. Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.

Explanation

This is the only grammatically correct word. The only other word which comes close is 'possibility'. However then the sentence would read "...would make it possible to do some shopping."

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18. Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel.

The little girl was sad because she could not play outside.

Explanation

The word "sad" is the correct answer because it describes the emotional state of the little girl in the sentence. It conveys a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow, which is evident from the fact that she is unable to play outside.

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19. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word.   If you add "er" to "wet" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

In this case, when adding "er" to the word "wet," you need to double the last letter "t" before adding "er." Therefore, the correct spelling is "wetter."

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20. You were ____________ the Brisbane office before 2 p.m.

Explanation

The correct answer is "supposed to call". This is because the phrase "supposed to" is used to indicate an obligation or expectation. In this sentence, it implies that there was an expectation or obligation for the person to make a call to the Brisbane office before 2 p.m.

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21. Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.

Explanation

The given sentence mentions Eli's hobbies, which include jogging and swimming. The missing word should be a gerund form that matches the pattern of the other hobbies. "Climbing mountains" is the correct answer as it is a gerund phrase that fits grammatically and completes the list of hobbies.

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22.   SMELL is to NOSE, as SOUND is to:

Explanation

Smell is detected by the nose as sound is detected by the ear.

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23. Four of the following words are alike in some way. Select the odd word out?

Explanation

The words "petrified," "fearful," "terrified," and "scared" all represent various degrees of fear or being afraid. However, "daring" stands out as it represents the opposite of fear, implying courage and willingness to take risks. Therefore, "daring" is the odd word out in this group.

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24. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "fat" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "er" to "fat," you double the last letter "t" before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "fatter."

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25. Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel.

My alarm clock makes a loud sound in the morning.

Explanation

The word "loud" is the sensory word in this sentence because it describes the sound made by the alarm clock in the morning.

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26. Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel.   The boiling water was perfect for my porridge.

Explanation

The word "boiling" in the sentence describes how the water was. It suggests that the water was extremely hot and bubbling vigorously, which indicates that it was at the right temperature for making porridge.

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27. Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel.

The hot soup burned my mouth.

Explanation

The word "hot" is the sensory word in this sentence because it describes the temperature of the soup and how it felt on the speaker's mouth.

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28. What is the synonym for greet?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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29. What is the synonym for thin?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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30. Write a describing word that tells about color, size or shape. That apple is __________.

Explanation

The word "round" is a describing word that tells us about the shape of the apple. It suggests that the apple is circular or spherical in shape.

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31. Cheryl likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges.

Explanation

The word "but" is used to show a contrast or contradiction between two statements. In this case, the first statement is that Cheryl likes apples, and the second statement is that she does not like oranges. The word "but" is appropriate here because it emphasizes the difference in Cheryl's preferences for these two fruits.

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32. The movie was __________ the book (although this rarely happens).

Explanation

The phrase "as good as" is used to compare two things and suggest that they are of equal quality or standard. In this context, it implies that the movie is of the same level of quality as the book, which is a rare occurrence.

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33. Juan___________ in the library this morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is studying" because the subject "Juan" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "to study." The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking, so "is studying" is the appropriate form in this context.

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34. How is my mother's sister's brother's wife's child related to me?

Explanation

There is an extra relation here to confuse you. The mother's sister's brother is of course the mother's brother. And the brother's wife's child is also the brother's child.

So now you can read it as the mother's brother's child. This is easier to identify the answer as your cousin.

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35. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "est" to "great" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

In this case, when adding "est" to "great", you need to double the last letter "t" before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "greatest".

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36.
In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "thin" what is the correct spelling?
 
 

Explanation

When adding "er" to the word "thin," the last letter "n" is doubled before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "thinner."

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37. What is the synonym for also?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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38. What is the synonym for large?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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39. The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.

Explanation

The correct answer is "their" because it is used to show possession. In this sentence, it is indicating that the company will be upgrading the computer information systems that belong to them.

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40. Select the two statements that together prove that: Kelly has brown hair

Explanation

The statement "Rachael has brown hair" directly states that Rachael has brown hair. The statement "Kelly’s hair is the same colour as Rachael’s" implies that Kelly also has brown hair because it states that their hair color is the same. Therefore, combining these two statements, it can be concluded that Kelly has brown hair.

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41. Which of the following is most similar in meaning to particular:

Explanation

The word "particular" refers to something that is specific or distinct from others. The word "specific" also means something that is precise or detailed. Therefore, "specific" is the most similar in meaning to "particular".

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42. Which comes next?

Explanation

Every second box is the two dots in reverse positions. They are mirror image each time.

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43.

Explanation

The image is a mirror image top to bottom. Or vertically mirrored.

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44.

Explanation

One less dot each time and the colour alternates black then red. This is a very basic example of why it is good to look at changes in colour and detail on abstract reasoning questions (like this).

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45.

Explanation

The size of the shapes change places vertically each progression. Each time a new colour is added, that colour becomes the colour of both shapes in the following progression. So the addition of green in the fourth progression means that both shapes will be green in the fifth progression.

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46.
If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select the correct answer. During the race, Amy came in second, Grace came in third and Callie came in first. Who was the __________ runner.

Explanation

In the given sentence, we are comparing the three runners - Amy, Grace, and Callie. Since we are comparing more than two objects, we use the word "fastest" to indicate the superlative form. Therefore, the correct answer is "fastest" as it denotes the runner who came in first place.

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47. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "est" to "wet" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "est" to the word "wet," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter is "t," so you double it to get "tt" and then add "est" to form the correct spelling "wettest."

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48. Debbie, Kimi and Michael have Ferraris. Michael also has a Reliant Robin. Jensen has a Mercedes and a Model T. Rubens also has a Mercedes. Debbie also has a Bugatti Veyron. Rubens has just bought a Toyota Prius. Who has the least cars?

Explanation

Kimi is the only person mentioned who only has one car.

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49. Select the word that has a similar meaning to outgoing:

Explanation

The word "outgoing" refers to someone who is sociable, friendly, and enjoys interacting with others. Similarly, the word "extroverted" describes a person who is outgoing and enjoys being around people. Therefore, "extroverted" is the word that has a similar meaning to "outgoing".

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50. BIRDS are to FLY as HORSE is to:

Explanation

Birds fly and horses trot.

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51. 5. Find two words, one from each group, that are closest in meaning.
Group A raise floor stairs Group B top elevate basement

Explanation

Raise and elevate are both verbs indicating lifting something.

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52. Which of the following is the odd one out?

Explanation

The dot is on the outside in 'f'. In all the other pictures it is on the inside.

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53.

Explanation

There is one more BLUE square in each progression. There remains the same number of black squares.

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54. Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?

Explanation

This question is asking who is the tallest between Marina and Sachiko. The phrase "the tallest" indicates that there are only two options being compared, and the question is asking for the specific individual who is the tallest among them.

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55.

Explanation

The line of black squares alternate top to bottom with one more black square added to the line each time.

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56. Identify the sentence which is CORRECT in every way. Sunday-every-Rashmi-Veena-and-church-near-house-the-their-go-to

Explanation

The sentence "Rashmi and Veena go to the church near their house every Sunday" is correct in every way because it follows the correct word order, uses the correct verb tense, and includes all the necessary articles and prepositions.

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57. All of the words below are alike in some way. vigilant, precise, meticulous, particular Which of the following options could not be included?

Explanation

The words vigilant, precise, meticulous, and particular all describe someone who pays close attention to details and is careful in their actions. Hasty, on the other hand, means to do something quickly without much thought or consideration. Therefore, hasty does not fit with the other words and could not be included in the group.

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58. Find the two statements that together prove that: Sandy is a country music singer.

Explanation

The two statements together prove that Sandy is a country music singer because it is stated that Sandy sings in a band and that Sandy's band plays country songs. This implies that Sandy is a singer in a band that specializes in country music.

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59. A, e, i, m, q, u, _, _

Explanation

The letters are increasing by four increments. You can count this on your hand like this:

Thumb: a
Pointer Finger: b
Middle Finger c
Third finger: d
Pinky finger: e

This shows that each letter is on the thumb and pinky. Make sure you reset each count. So in this case 'e' becomes the thumb (so you sort of count it twice like this).

If you're really in a hurry on this it is a good guess that y,c is the correct response because this is the only answer that has a letter AFTER 'u'.

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60. Jensen, Lewis and Mika need to be able to run 100m in under 12.5 seconds to qualify for a championship. Lewis and Mika run faster than Jensen. Jensen's best time for the 100m is 13.1 seconds. Which of the following MUST be true?

Explanation

It is not possible to see if anyone actually ran under the qualifying time. It is clear that Jensen's best time is not good enough to qualify.

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61.

Explanation

There is an alternating pattern. The first and third boxes show the open square openings at the sides with two single shapes on the inside at top and bottom.

The second and fourth boxes show the open square with openings at the top and bottom with a pair of shapes at each opening.

So it follows that the fifth box will follow the pattern of the first and third box. So we are looking for the open square (with openings on the sides) with two matching shapes at top and bottom. The correct answer is the only option that matches.

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62.

Explanation

One less dot each time. However the remaining dots do not move. So in the fourth progression we see a dot at the top and bottom. So we are looking for an answer with one dot remaining which will be at the top or bottom. There is only one choice.

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63.

Explanation

The red bar is rotating 45 degrees anti clockwise each time and the black line is rotating 45 degrees clockwise each time.

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64. Find the letter that will end the first word and start the second word. example: RAF  T  ROWEL LOS   _   TRAP

Explanation

This question tests your vocabulary of basic words. If you have a strong vocabulary the answer will just jump out at you! Otherwise you simply try each of the four options. Be aware that this is a very easy question as the answer is one of four options. Sometime the letter options will not be provided!

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65. Athos, Portos and Aramis live in three adjoining houses. Aramis has a black cat called d'Artagnan, Portos has a white dog whereas Athos has a red herring. Portos has a neighbour with a red door. The owner of a four legged animal has a blue door. Either a feline or fish owner has a green door. Aramis and Portos are not neighbours. Whose door is red?

Explanation

There are only a few facts you need to determine who has the red door. You can quickly eliminate incorrect answers like this:

Portos: Has has a neighbour with a red door (so his must have the blue or green door)
Aramis: Portos and Aramis are not neighbours (and Portos is neighbours with the red door)

Therefore it can only be Athos with the red door. The other facts listed can confirm this but are not necessary. This is why it is always good to quickly read the actual question (in the case about the door) before reading the full text. That way you know what you are looking for.

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66. In a foreign language: MISD KUMP GOTH means MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD. GOTH WUIM FREK KUMP means DAD IS MERRY TODAY. KOMP WUIM FREK KUMP means MUM IS MERRY TODAY. Which word means CHRISTMAS?

Explanation

MISD is the word that does not appear in the following sentences.

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67.

Explanation

The orientation of each set of lines changes 90 degrees each step and one set gains a line and the other loses a line.

That is, the original lines are horizontal. They rotate 90 degrees and lose a line. This continues.

The second set (which appear in the second box) start horizontal and then rotate 90 degrees and gain a line.

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68. All of the words below are alike in some way. offensive, sin, wrongdoing, Which of the following options could not go be included?

Explanation

All the others are types of behaviour

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69.

Explanation

The red triangle is rotating around the spaces in an anti-clockwise direction. The blue triangle is going the other direction. If you didn't get this right, you may have been confused by the first change in which they cross paths!

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70.

Explanation

The green dots are disappearing two at a time. All the other coloured shapes are disappearing one at a time. So there are none left by the fifth progression.

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71. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word.

If you add "est" to "fat" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "est" to the word "fat," the correct spelling is "fattest." In this case, the last letter "t" is doubled before adding "est" to indicate the superlative form of the adjective "fat."

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72. What is the synonym for smile?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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73. Identify the option with the CORRECT spelling to complete the sentence given below. The____________ took his sheep and goats to graze on the mountains.

Explanation

The correct spelling to complete the sentence is "shepherd." A shepherd is a person who takes care of and guides a flock of sheep or goats. In the given sentence, the word "shepherd" is used to describe the person who took his sheep and goats to graze on the mountains.

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74. A father's age is five times his son's age. Four years ago the father was 9 times older than his son. How old are the father and son at present?

Explanation

You can solve this by rough estimation given you have multiple choice here. You can quickly see that each of the first 3 answers satisfy the condition that the father is currently 5 times the age of the son.

By subtracting 4 years from each age in each answer you will see them as follows:
a: 26 and 2
b: 21 and 1
c: 36 and 4

Now it is clear that the answer is c: 40 and 8 (because 4 x 9 = 36 and 5 x 8 = 40). These questions are why it is important to learn your multiplication tables prior to testing.

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75. Which box is next in the pattern:

Explanation

A blank picture follows the bigger circle.

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76.

Explanation

Every second picture is vertical arrows pointing up. First one, then two and now three.

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77. Find the letter that will end the first word and start the second word. example: RAF  T  ROWEL BUL   _   EEL

Explanation

This question tests your vocabulary of basic words. If you have a strong vocabulary the answer will just jump out at you! Otherwise you simply try each of the four options. Be aware that this is a very easy question as the answer is one of four options. Sometime the letter options will not be provided!

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78.

Explanation

There is one additional line to each shape for each progression. First 2, then 3, then 4, then 5. The answer is the shape with six lines.

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79.

Explanation

There is one more coloured shape added each progression. They alternate on top and then below. On top and then below. So because the fourth progression added a shape underneath, the answer will show a shap added on top. There is only one choice.

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80.

Explanation

Four shapes are paired with two shapes. And the shapes are different.

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81. What is the synonym for bake?

Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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82.  Hanif, Horace, Hilary and Hannah are polyglots. Hanif and Horace speak Chinese, whereas the others speak Arabic. Horace and Hannah speak Albanian. Everyone except Hanif speaks Spanish. Who only speaks Arabic and Spanish?

Explanation

A polyglot speaks more than one language.

You are looking for arabic speakers initially (Hilary and Hannah)

Hannah speaks Albanian and Spanish and so it is only Hilary that speaks only Arabic and Spanish.

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83. Three airlines - QANTAS, VIRGIN and TIGER - operate on the Perth-Sydney route. To increase the number of seats sold, TIGER reduced its fares and this was emulated by QANTAS and VIRGIN immediately. The general belief was that the volume of air travel between Perth and Sydney would increase as a result. Which of the following, if true, would add credence to the general belief?

Explanation

The only option that makes sense here is that the reduction in prices would increase profits by increasing sales. The increase in sales would have to be enough to justify the discounts. So accordingly it would follow that, if true, Australians would buy more tickets have been conscious of the cheaper prices.

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84.

Explanation

An additional 1/8 (or triangle) is added to the blue shading each progression as well as the shape rotating clockwise 90 degrees each progression.

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85. Hanif, Horace, Hilary and Hannah are polyglots.
Hanif and Horace speak Chinese, whereas the others speak Arabic.
Horace and Hannah speak Albanian.
Everyone except Hanif speaks Esperanto. Who speaks more than one language but not Arabic?

Explanation

Horace speaks more than one language but not Arabic because it is mentioned that Hanif and Horace speak Chinese, and Horace and Hannah speak Albanian. Since Arabic is the only language that everyone except Hanif speaks, it can be concluded that Horace speaks more than one language but not Arabic.

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86.

Explanation

There is a new colour each time and the new colour shape always appears in the top right of the square. In this case the green circle is in the top right.

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87. In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word.

If you add "est"  to "thin" what is the correct spelling?

Explanation

When adding "est" to the word "thin," you need to double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter is "n," so you double it to "nn" and add "est" to form the correct spelling "thinnest."

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88. Since an immediate change was needed on an emergency basis, _____ by the governor to curtail railway expenditure.

Explanation

The sentence starts with the connector "SINCE" and the blank is after the comma. This means you need a subject, verb or both. Options "A" and "C" are eliminated because they also have connectors. Options "B" is eliminated because it has no subject. Leaving option "D" as the correct option.

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89. An old treasure map has the following instructions: Stand next to the black rock and face West. Walk 20 metres and then turn 90 degrees clockwise. Walk another 10 metres and then turn 45 degrees anticlockwise. Walk another 15 metres, turn around 180 degrees. Turn 45 degrees clockwise and walk another 10 metres. In which direction are you now facing?

Explanation

The distances are not relevant to the question. So track the direction through each stage. You can do this in your head or use your hand like a compass face and follow each stage like this:

Start: West
Turn 90 degrees clockwise. Now you are facing North.
Turn 45 degrees anti-clockwise. Now you are facing North West.
Turn around 180 degrees. Now you are facing South East.
Turn 45 degrees clockwise. now you are facing South.

This is one of the few questions that translates well to actual police work because you must know your cardinal points, north south east west in order to navigate, give directions and follow directions. In an emergency this knowledge can save lives.

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90.

Explanation

Look at the solid black circle. There is one more of these in each progression.

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91. Which of the following is the odd one out?

Explanation

This is the only picture where one of the symbols is touching the 'T' shape.

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92. AIRCRAFT is to TRANSPORT as NEWSPAPER is to:

Explanation

Aircraft is a type of transport as newspaper is a type of media.

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93. Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ the data by fax immediately.

Explanation

The correct answer is "sends" because it matches the verb form that agrees with the subject "someone." In this case, "sends" is the present tense form of the verb, which is appropriate for the request to be carried out immediately.

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94. Cigarettes constitute a mere 20% of tobacco consumption in India, and fewer than 15% of the 200 million tobacco users consume cigarettes. Yet these 15% contribute nearly 90% of the tax revenues to the Exchequer from the tobacco sector. The punitive cigarette taxation regime has kept the tax base narrow, and reducing taxes will expand this base. Which one of the following best bolsters the conclusion that reducing duties will expand the tax base?

Explanation

The key part of the evidence is that the "taxation regime" will expand "the base" of cigarette consumers by "reducing taxes". This expansion is another way of saying that there will be more consumers if taxes are lower. Lower taxes would mean lower prices. It therefore follows that more people will consume cigarettes because of the statement that lower taxes will expand the base.

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95. What is twenty percent of 25 % of 20.

Explanation

Work this backwards if it helps. So 25% of 20 = 5 (another way to do this is 20 / 4 = 5).

Then 20% of 5 = 1 (another way to do this is 5 / 5 = 1)

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96. Find the letter that will end the first word and start the second word. example: RAF  T  ROWEL WIS  _   EARTH

Explanation

This question tests your vocabulary of basic words. If you have a strong vocabulary the answer will just jump out at you! Otherwise you simply try each of the four options. Be aware that this is a very easy question as the answer is one of four options. Sometime the letter options will not be provided!

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97. Identify the sentence with a SPELLING MISTAKE. 

Explanation

Necessary

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98.

Explanation

There are an additional 4 lines each progression. The actual shapes don't matter in this case. Just count the lines. the quickest way to do this is to understand how many lines are in each shape. The fourth picture, for example shows two octogons and a triangle. So it is 8 + 8 + 3 = 19. Now in the answers you are looking for an extra 4 lines. So 19 + 4 = 23.

Now 'C' stands out as it has 5 complete squares (5 x 4 = 20) and one open square (3 lines). So 20 + 3 = 23.

You might count the lines individually as you look for the pattern but once you suspect the pattern look to speed up your calculations by using your knowledge of shapes.

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99. The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

Explanation

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

5x = 20

x = 4.

Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.

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100. Listed below are some words.Which word will appear FOURTH in the list,if they are arranged in ALPHABETICAL ORDER? bless,blink,blast,blower,blur

Explanation

The first two letters are the same so you order them alphabetically using the third letter.

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101. Mrs Krashem, a driving instructor, has to arrange bookings for some of her pupils. She has 8 new pupils who wish to book either a morning or afternoon of a particular day. These are 2 hour introductory lessons, so she only sees one pupil each morning or afternoon. Ms Banger is only available Tuesday AM but Mr Bumpem can make any time on a Wednesday.Mrs Exhaust is free on Tuesdays all day but Mr Hilstart is only free Wednesday afternoons.Ms Boot is only available Friday AM whereas Miss Bonnet can only make Saturday PM.Mrs Speed is available all day Fridays whereas Mr Parker can make any time on a Saturday Which of the following must both have MORNING appointments?

Explanation

This is the only possible answer from the given solutions. Read the outcome required first (who must have both morning appointments) and then read the full text. That way you will find the required information as you go.

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102. Which sentence has GRAMMAR MISTAKE?

Explanation

"...put the book back in its place." would be correct. The apostrophe is used in "it's" when abbreviating "it is". Like in the last sentence which could read "It is Sunday tomorrow..."

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103.  Mrs Krashem, a driving instructor has to arrange bookings for some of her pupils. She has 8 new pupils who wish to book either a morning or afternoon of a particular day. These are 2 hour introductory lessons, so she only sees one pupil each morning or afternoon. Ms Banger is only available Tuesday AM but Mr Bumpem can make any time on a Wednesday. Mrs Exhaust is free on Tuesdays all day but Mr Hilstart is only free Wednesday afternoons. Ms Boot is only available Friday AM whereas Miss Bonnet can only make Saturday PM. Mrs Speed is available all day Fridays whereas Mr Parker can make any time on a Saturday Which of the following must both have AFTERNOON appointments?

Explanation

This is the only possible answer from the given solutions. Read the outcome required first (who must have both afternoon appointments) and then read the full text. That way you will find the required information as you go.

Note that Mr Hilstart also must have afternoon appointments but the answer with his name is paired with Ms. Banger who must have mornings.

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104.

Explanation

There are two changes happening. The square type shape with the circle in it is losing a line from the inside square and a line from the outside square each progression. The other thing that is happening is another square with double lines is gaining a line on the inside and outside each progression.

So by the fifth progression (the answer) the squares around the circle have gone completely and the new double line squares are not complete.

There is no pattern regarding the location of the shapes. This is why the circle can be INSIDE the new square at the end.

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105. Various studies have shown that our forested and hilly regions, and, in general, areas where biodiversity -- as reflected in the variety of flora -- is high, are the places where poverty appears to be high. And these same areas are also the ones where educational performance seems to be poor. Therefore, it may be surmised that, even disregarding poverty status, richness in biodiversity goes hand in hand with educational backwardness. Which one of the following statements, if true, can be said to best provide supporting evidence for the surmise mentioned in the passage?

Explanation

The correct answer is the best SUPPORTING EVIDENCE as it shows new evidence about LOW biodiversity, regardless of poverty levels, is matched with HIGH education. This supports the other half of the already stated summary about HIGH biodiversity matching POOR education regardless of poverty levels.

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106. Each of the police applicants ____________ for months, even years.

Explanation

If the word 'each' was not at the start of the question then 'A' would have been correct.

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