Extended Police Vault Quiz - Abstract And Verbal Reasoning
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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.
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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 a sensory word that describes the little girl's emotions. It indicates that she is feeling unhappy or downcast because she is unable to play outside.Rate this question:
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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 that burned the speaker's mouth.Rate this question:
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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?
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Fater
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Fatter
Correct Answer
A. FatterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "fat" to compare two things, you need to double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter in "fat" is "t", so you double it to get "fatter".Rate this question:
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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?
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Quickker
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Quicker
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A. QuickerExplanation
In some cases, when adding "er" or "est" to a word, the last letter is doubled. In this case, the correct word is "quicker" because the last letter "k" is doubled before adding "er".Rate this question:
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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?
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Quickest
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Quickkest
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A. QuickestExplanation
When adding "est" to the word "quick," the correct spelling is "quickest." In this case, the last letter "k" is not doubled before adding "est." Instead, "est" is simply added to the end of the word to form the superlative form of "quick."Rate this question:
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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?
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Wetter
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Weter
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A. WetterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "wet," you need to double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter of "wet" is "t," so you double it to get "wetter."Rate this question:
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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.
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Shorter
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Shortest
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A. ShorterExplanation
When comparing two objects, we use the comparative form of the adjective, which is formed by adding "er" at the end. In this sentence, we are comparing Sharon and Sheila, so we need to use the comparative form. Therefore, the correct answer is "shorter."Rate this question:
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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?
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Hoter
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Hotter
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A. HotterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "hot," you double the last letter "t" before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "hotter."Rate this question:
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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.
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Smarter
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Smartest
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A. SmarterExplanation
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 comparative form "smarter" is used. If it were comparing Daishalyn to multiple six-year-olds, the superlative form "smartest" would be used.Rate this question:
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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
boilingExplanation
The word "boiling" in the sentence describes the state of the water. It suggests that the water is very hot and bubbling vigorously, which is an indication that it is at the right temperature for making porridge. This sensory word helps to convey the idea that the water is ideal for cooking the porridge and sets the scene for a satisfying meal.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for alike?
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Cheerful
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Smile
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Same
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A. SameExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for greet?
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Welcome
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Goodbye
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Enter
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A. WelcomeExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for talk?
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Walk
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Run
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Speak
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A. SpeakExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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Write a describing word that tells about color, size or shape. That apple is __________.
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Rolling
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Round
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Cold
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A. RoundExplanation
The word "round" is a describing word that tells about the shape of the apple. It suggests that the apple is not elongated or irregular in shape, but rather has a circular or spherical form.Rate this question:
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You were ____________ the Brisbane office before 2 p.m.
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Suppose call
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Supposed to call
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Supposed calling
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Supposed call
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A. Supposed to callExplanation
The correct answer is "supposed to call." In this sentence, the verb "supposed" is used to indicate an obligation or expectation. The phrase "supposed to call" means that there was an expectation or obligation for someone to make a call at the Brisbane office before 2 p.m.Rate this question:
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Maria __________ never late for work.
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Am
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Are
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Were
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Is
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A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "Maria" and indicates that she is never late for work.Rate this question:
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I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.
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Few
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Fewer
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Less
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Little
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A. FewExplanation
The correct answer is "few" because the sentence indicates that the speaker has a specific number of Christmas cards left to write. "Few" is used to describe a small number of countable nouns, which matches the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.
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In
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On
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With
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About
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A. InExplanation
The word "begin" is used to indicate the start of an event or activity. In this sentence, it is followed by the word "fifteen minutes," indicating that the concert will start after the specified time period. The preposition "in" is commonly used to express a duration or time frame, making it the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.
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Opens
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Open
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Opened
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Will opened
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A. OpenExplanation
The correct answer is "open". In this sentence, Alicia is being asked to perform an action in the present tense. The verb "open" agrees with the subject Alicia and is in the correct form to match the present tense.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is most similar in meaning to sad:
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Happy
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Tears
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Unhappy
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Cry
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. UnhappyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.
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Luck
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Opportunity
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Possibilty
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Ways
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A. OpportunityExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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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?
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Greater
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Greatter
Correct Answer
A. GreaterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "great," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter of "great" is "t," so it is doubled to become "tt" before adding "er." Therefore, the correct spelling is "greater."Rate this question:
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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.
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Happier
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Happiest
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A. HappierExplanation
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 use the comparative form of the adjective, which is "happier". The word "happier" indicates that the girl at the park is more happy than the girl inside.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for thin?
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Thick
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Skinny
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Wide
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A. SkinnyExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for large?
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Small
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Tiny
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Big
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A. BigExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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Cheryl likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges.
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So
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For
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But
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Or
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A. ButExplanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it is used to show a contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this case, Cheryl likes apples, but she does not like oranges. The word "but" is used to connect these two contrasting statements and highlight the difference in Cheryl's preferences.Rate this question:
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Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
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To climb mountains
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Climb mountains
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To climb
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Climbing mountains
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A. Climbing mountainsExplanation
The given sentence states that Eli's hobbies include jogging and swimming, and the missing activity is "climbing mountains." Therefore, the correct answer is "climbing mountains."Rate this question:
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Juan___________ in the library this morning.
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is study
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Studying
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Is studying
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Are studying
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A. Is studyingExplanation
The correct answer is "is studying" because the subject "Juan" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. "Is studying" is the correct form of the present continuous tense for a singular subject.Rate this question:
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SMELL is to NOSE, as SOUND is to:
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Ear
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Music
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Eye
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Trumpet
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None of the above
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A. EarExplanation
Smell is detected by the nose as sound is detected by the ear.Rate this question:
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Four of the following words are alike in some way. Select the odd word out?
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Petrified
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Fearful
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Terrified
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Daring
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Scared
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A. DaringExplanation
The words "petrified," "fearful," "terrified," and "scared" all describe a state of being afraid or fearful. However, "daring" stands out as it means being brave or courageous, which is the opposite of being afraid. Therefore, "daring" is the odd word out.Rate this question:
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How is my mother's sister's brother's wife's child related to me?
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brother
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uncle
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Cousin
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Nephew
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A. CousinExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
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Thinner
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Thiner
Correct Answer
A. ThinnerExplanation
In this case, the correct spelling is "thinner" because when adding "er" to the word "thin," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. Since the last letter in "thin" is "n," it is doubled to "nn" before adding "er."Rate this question:
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Identify the sentence which is CORRECT in every way. Sunday-every-Rashmi-Veena-and-church-near-house-the-their-go-to
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Rashmi and Veena every sunday go to the church near the house
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Rashmi and Veena go to the church near their house every Sunday
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Every Sunday near the church Rashmi and Veena go to their house
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Every Sunday near their house Rasmi and Veena go to the church
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A. Rashmi and Veena go to the church near their house every Sunday -
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The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.
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There
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Their
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They're
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their". In this sentence, "their" is the possessive form of "they", indicating that the computer information systems belong to a specific group or company. "There" is used to indicate a place or location, and "they're" is a contraction of "they are".Rate this question:
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The movie was __________ the book (although this rarely happens).
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as
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As good
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Good as
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As good as
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A. As good asExplanation
The phrase "as good as" is used to compare the movie to the book, indicating that they are of equal quality. This suggests that the movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, which is a rare occurrence.Rate this question:
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Select the two statements that together prove that: Kelly has brown hair
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Kelly has long hair.
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Rachael has brown hair.
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Rachael is ten years old.
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Kelly’s hair is the same colour as Rachael’s.
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Rachael has short hair.
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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 color as Rachael’s" implies that Kelly also has brown hair because it states that their hair colors are the same. Therefore, combining these two statements proves that Kelly has brown hair.Rate this question:
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Select the word that has a similar meaning to outgoing:
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Extroverted
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Contained
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Outside
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Exit
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Introverted
Correct Answer
A. ExtrovertedExplanation
The word "outgoing" refers to someone who is sociable, friendly, and enjoys being around people. Similarly, the word "extroverted" describes a person who is outgoing and enjoys being the center of attention. Therefore, "extroverted" is the word that has a similar meaning to "outgoing".Rate this question:
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5. Find two words, one from each group, that are closest in meaning. Group A raise floor stairs Group B top elevate basement
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A. raise and elevate
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B. raise and top
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C. floor and basement
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D. stairs and top
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A. A. raise and elevateExplanation
Raise and elevate are both verbs indicating lifting something.Rate this question:
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Which comes next?
Correct Answer
A.Explanation
Every second box is the two dots in reverse positions. They are mirror image each time.Rate this question:
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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
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A. BExplanation
The red bar is rotating 45 degrees anti clockwise each time and the black line is rotating 45 degrees clockwise each time.Rate this question:
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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
A. AExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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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
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A. BExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
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Wettest
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Wetest
Correct Answer
A. WettestExplanation
When adding "est" to the word "wet," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter in "wet" is "t," so it is doubled to "tt" before adding "est." Therefore, the correct spelling is "wettest."Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for also?
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Too
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Never
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Now
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A. TooExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?
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Tallest
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Tall
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The tallest
Correct Answer
A. The tallestExplanation
The question is asking who between Marina and Sachiko is the tallest. The phrase "the tallest" is used to compare the height of the two individuals.Rate this question:
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All of the words below are alike in some way. vigilant, precise, meticulous, particular Which of the following options could not be included?
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Careful
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Thorough
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Detailed
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Perfectionistic
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Hasty
Correct Answer
A. HastyExplanation
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 and without much thought or consideration. Therefore, hasty does not fit with the other words and could not be included in the group.Rate this question:
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BIRDS are to FLY as HORSE is to:
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Speed
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Grass
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Legs
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Paddock
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Trot
Correct Answer
A. TrotExplanation
Birds fly and horses trot.Rate this question:
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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
A. EExplanation
There is one more BLUE square in each progression. There remains the same number of black squares.Rate this question:
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