Verbal Ability Test

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Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.

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1.

After ______________ suspended for misbehavior, the student requested reconsideration.
- A.
  
  Having been
- B.
  
  Having
- C.
  
  Have
- D.
  
  Was
2.

Why so many people die from this illness ______________ unknown, but researchers have learned much about the source of the problem.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Widely
- D.
  
  Has
3.

The rain forest, ____________ large trees that provide shade to the vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.
- A.
  
  Has
- B.
  
  With its
- C.
  
  And
- D.
  
  Although has
4.

Despite the polar bear's tremendous weight and height, ________ of sprinting at tremendous speed.
- A.
  
  It is capable
- B.
  
  Is capable
- C.
  
  It is able
- D.
  
  Ability
5.

Had the victim _____________ able to find a telephone to contact authorites, she would have received assistance.
- A.
  
  Been
- B.
  
  Be
- C.
  
  Would have been
- D.
  
  Had been
6.

The man was in ____________ health that the family began to consider whether he could continue to live in his home.
- A.
  
  Such bad
- B.
  
  So bad
- C.
  
  Such worse
- D.
  
  So badly
7.

The environmental damage caused by the oil spill will likely last _____________.
- A.
  
  To several years
- B.
  
  For several years
- C.
  
  Severally years
- D.
  
  Years several
8.

The woman wished she __________ such drastic action when the stock market seemed volatile.
- A.
  
  Had not taken
- B.
  
  Did not take
- C.
  
  Not take
- D.
  
  No had taken
9.

Bill took not only a French class ______________ a Japanese class.
- A.
  
  But also
- B.
  
  And
- C.
  
  Too
- D.
  
  But too
10.

The children became ill after taking medicine that was ______________ date.
- A.
  
  Off the
- B.
  
  Outside
- C.
  
  Out of
- D.
  
  Over
11.

_______________, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university.
- A.
  
  At the whole
- B.
  
  On the whole
- C.
  
  In the general
- D.
  
  In general
12.

No sooner had Janice arrived at the office ___________ she contacted her sister.
- A.
  
  The later
- B.
  
  That
- C.
  
  As
- D.
  
  Than
13.

To give an effective speech, __________________ is the delivery that is most important.
- A.
  
  It
- B.
  
  Which
- C.
  
  And
- D.
  
  There
14.

A brilliant presenter, ____________ used to draw a tremendous crowd, but now the amount of money he is charging is considered too high.
- A.
  
  Always
- B.
  
  He
- C.
  
  Be
- D.
  
  He was
15.

Having been found guilty of theft, ___________ to find work in his chosen field as an accountant.
- A.
  
  Was difficult for Henry Jones
- B.
  
  Henry Jones found it difficult
- C.
  
  Found Henry Jones difficult
- D.
  
  It was found by Henry Jones difficult
16.

The gymnasium facilities of this public school are __________________ those of the finest private school in the country.
- A.
  
  Second after
- B.
  
  Second only to
- C.
  
  First except for
- D.
  
  Second place from
17.

The more the horse tried to free itself from the restraint, ________________.
- A.
  
  The tighter it became
- B.
  
  It became tighter
- C.
  
  The horse could not escape
- D.
  
  It was unable to move
18.

________________________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
- A.
  
  Due to her agility and speed
- B.
  
  Because of she is agile and fast
- C.
  
  Because agile and rapid
- D.
  
  Because her agility and speed
19.

It was not until the students were seated ____________________ the proctor realized he had the wrong test booklets.
- A.
  
  That
- B.
  
  When
- C.
  
  As soon as
- D.
  
  And
20.

The man displayed his anger when he discovered that the laundry machine was _____________________ order.
- A.
  
  Out
- B.
  
  Out of
- C.
  
  No on
- D.
  
  Outside
21.

Choose the word that is closest in association to the question word : PANT
- A.
  
  Breathe
- B.
  
  Ghost
- C.
  
  Money
- D.
  
  Mystery
22.

Choose the word that is closest in association to the question word : PENETRATE
- A.
  
  Above
- B.
  
  Below
- C.
  
  Enjoy
- D.
  
  Through
23.

Choose the word that is closest in association to the question word. CORPSE
- A.
  
  Amateur
- B.
  
  Bird
- C.
  
  Body
- D.
  
  Bureau
24.

Choose the word that is closest in association to the questioned word : INQUIRE
- A.
  
  Ask
- B.
  
  Claim
- C.
  
  Conspire
- D.
  
  Force
25.

Choose the word that is closeset in association to the questioned word : PUTRID
- A.
  
  Acid
- B.
  
  Coy
- C.
  
  Excellent
- D.
  
  Rotten