Police Vault Quiz - Abstract And Verbal Reasoning

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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 expressed 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?

    • Quickker

    • Quicker

    Correct Answer
    A. Quicker
    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.

    • Happier

    • Happiest

    Correct Answer
    A. Happier
    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?

    • Hoter

    • Hotter

    Correct Answer
    A. Hotter
    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.

    • Few

    • Fewer

    • Less

    • Little

    Correct Answer
    A. Few
    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.

    • In

    • On

    • With

    • About

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    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?

    • Quickest

    • Quickkest

    Correct Answer
    A. Quickest
    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?

    • Greater

    • Greatter

    Correct Answer
    A. Greater
    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.

    • Shorter

    • Shortest

    Correct Answer
    A. Shorter
    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.

    • Smarter

    • Smartest

    Correct Answer
    A. Smarter
    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?

    • Cheerful

    • Smile

    • Same

    Correct Answer
    A. Same
    Explanation
    A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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  • 12. 

    What is the synonym for talk?

    • Walk

    • Run

    • Speak

    Correct Answer
    A. Speak
    Explanation
    A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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  • 13. 

    Which is the correct plural?

    • 2 country

    • 2 countrys

    • 2 countrys

    • 2 countries

    • 2 countryes

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 countries
    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.

    • Am

    • Are

    • Were

    • Is

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    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.

    • Opens

    • Open

    • Opened

    • Will opened

    Correct Answer
    A. Open
    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:

    • Happy

    • Tears

    • Unhappy

    • Cry

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Unhappy
    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. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    sad
    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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  • 18. 

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

    • Luck

    • Opportunity

    • Possibilty

    • Ways

    Correct Answer
    A. Opportunity
    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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  • 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?

    • Wetter

    • Weter

    Correct Answer
    A. Wetter
    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.

    • Suppose call

    • Supposed to call

    • Supposed calling

    • Supposed call

    Correct Answer
    A. Supposed to call
    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 __________.

    • To climb mountains

    • Climb mountains

    • To climb

    • Climbing mountains

    Correct Answer
    A. Climbing mountains
    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:

    • Ear

    • Music

    • Eye

    • Trumpet

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ear
    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?

    • Petrified

    • Fearful

    • Terrified

    • Daring

    • Scared

    Correct Answer
    A. Daring
    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. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    loud
    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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  • 25. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    hot
    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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  • 26. 

    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?

    • Fater

    • Fatter

    Correct Answer
    A. Fatter
    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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  • 27. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    boiling
    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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  • 28. 

    What is the synonym for greet?

    • Welcome

    • Goodbye

    • Enter

    Correct Answer
    A. Welcome
    Explanation
    A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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  • 29. 

    What is the synonym for thin?

    • Thick

    • Skinny

    • Wide

    Correct Answer
    A. Skinny
    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 __________.

    • Rolling

    • Round

    • Cold

    Correct Answer
    A. Round
    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.

    • So

    • For

    • But

    • Or

    Correct Answer
    A. But
    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).

    • as

    • As good

    • Good as

    • As good as

    Correct Answer
    A. As good as
    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.

    • is study

    • Studying

    • Is studying

    • Are studying

    Correct Answer
    A. Is studying
    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?

    • brother

    • uncle

    • Cousin

    • Nephew

    Correct Answer
    A. Cousin
    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?

    • Greattest

    • Greatest

    Correct Answer
    A. Greatest
    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?    

    • Thinner

    • Thiner

    Correct Answer
    A. Thinner
    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?

    • Too

    • Never

    • Now

    Correct Answer
    A. Too
    Explanation
    A synonym is a word that means the same thing.

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  • 38. 

    What is the synonym for large?

    • Small

    • Tiny

    • Big

    Correct Answer
    A. Big
    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.

    • There

    • Their

    • They're

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    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

    • Kelly has long hair.

    • Rachael has brown hair.

    • Rachael is ten years old.

    • Kelly’s hair is the same colour as Rachael’s.

    • Rachael has short hair.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Rachael has brown hair.
    A. Kelly’s hair is the same colour as Rachael’s.
    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:

    • Special

    • Simple

    • Careful

    • Specific

    • Obvious

    Correct Answer
    A. Specific
    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? - ProProfs

    Which comes next?

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

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  • 43. 
    - ProProfs

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    • E

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    The image is a mirror image top to bottom. Or vertically mirrored.

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  • 44. 
    - ProProfs

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    • E

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    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. 
    - ProProfs

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    • E

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    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.

    • Faster

    • Fastest

    Correct Answer
    A. Fastest
    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?

    • Wettest

    • Wetest

    Correct Answer
    A. Wettest
    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?

    • Debbie

    • Kimi

    • Michael

    • Rubens

    • Jensen

    Correct Answer
    A. Kimi
    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:

    • Extroverted

    • Contained

    • Outside

    • Exit

    • Introverted

    Correct Answer
    A. Extroverted
    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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