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Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 1

In one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history, Ben Stokes upped the tempo in a five-and-a-half hour-long stay of 219 balls including 11 fours and 8 sixes that saw him finish on a 135 not out as England squared the five-match series.

Based on their connotations in the given passage, which one of the following meanings DOES NOT match?

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 1

The word “squared” means made the score even or equal, not lost.

  • Upped the tempo means increased the pace or intensity of play.

  • Saw him finish means resulted in his finishing.

Hence, option C is incorrect.

Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 2

A dance programme is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. Some students are participating in the programme and they need to come an hour earlier than the start of the event. These students should be accompanied by a parent. Other students and parents should come in time for the programme. The instruction you think that is appropriate for this is

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 2
  • The programme starts at 10:00 a.m.
  • Participating students must arrive at 9:00 a.m. with a parent.
  • Other students and parents should come at 10:00 a.m.

Option B correctly conveys all these details.
Options A, C, and D either omit or distort part of the instruction.

Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 3

Big:enormous:: Small: ______

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 3

Let us find the relation between the first two words-​ 

  • Big and enormous are both synonyms.
  • Now we need to find a word which is the synonym of 'small'.
    • Compact means having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space.
    • Tidy means arranged neatly and in order.
    • Stubborn means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
    • Insufficient means not enough; inadequate.

Clearly, 'compact' is the correct word.

Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 4

His knowledge of the subject was excellent but his classroom performance was ______.

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 4
  • The conjunction ‘but’ indicates contrast between two ideas.
  • Since the first clause is positive (his knowledge was excellent), the second must express an opposite idea.
  • Therefore, the correct choice is ‘Extremely poor’, as it provides the required contrast.
Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 5

Select the word that fits the analogy:

Explicit : Implicit :: Express :

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 5

From the first part of the analogy, it becomes clear that the two words are opposite in meaning i.e. 'Explicit' is the antonym of 'Implicit'. Similarly, the antonym of 'Express' will be ''Repress'.

The meaning of the words are given below:

  • Explicit: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent.
  • Implicit: involved in the nature or essence of something though not revealed, expressed, or developed.
  • Express: to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself).
  • Repress:  to prevent the natural or normal expression(feelings), activity, or development of.
Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 6

Select the word that fits the analogy:

White : Whitening ∷ Light : _____

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 6

From the first part of the analogy, it becomes clear that a noun is needed after its corresponding adjectiveWhite is an adjective (color) and it is related to Whitening (noun) that means the act or process of making or becoming white. Similarly, light is also an adjective that means having little weight and it is related to 'lightening' i.e. to reduce in weight or quantity.

The meaning of the rest of the options are given below:

  • Lightning: the flashing of light produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
  • Lighting : illumination or ignition.
  • Enlightening: providing or tending to provide knowledge, understanding, or insight.
Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 7

The CEO’s decision to quit was as shocking to the Board as it was to _______.

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 7
  • The correct answer is 'me'
  • In the given sentence, the usage of 'to' means we need to use a prepositional object and that will be a noun/pronoun. According to the options we need to use a pronoun in an objective case.
  • Let's see an example-
    • To tell you the truth, I'm tired of listening to politicians tell us lies. ("politicians" is a noun and "to" is a preposition.)

Hence, the correct sentence is- The CEO’s decision to quit was as shocking to the Board as it was to me.

Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 8

Courage : Fear :: Generosity : _____

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 8

Courage and Fear are opposites. Similarly, the opposite of Generosity is Greed.

Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 9

Select the word that fits the analogy:

Do : Undo ∷ Trust :

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 9

In the given word problem, we have to find the link between the first and the second words in each set. 

When we look at 'Do' and 'Undo', it becomes easy for us to understand that we need to find the antonym of the word trust.

Trust: believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of

Distrust: doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion

Thus we can see that the antonym of trust is distrust.

The meaning of the other words-

Entrust: assign the responsibility for doing something to (someone)

Intrust: it means the same as 'entrust' (archaic and obsolete usage)

Untrust: it means the same as 'distrust' (archaic and obsolete usage)

Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 10

Seed : Tree :: Caterpillar : _____

Detailed Solution for Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - Question 10

A seed grows into a tree, just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
The relationship is one of growth or transformation.

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