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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 30 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 1

Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.

Spurious : _____ : : Genuine : Authentic

Detailed Solution: Question 1

Both 'genuine' and 'authentic' mean 'original'. While 'spurious' means 'false or fake', so does 'phony'.
So, option A is the correct answer.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 2

Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.

Isthmus : Land :: _______ : Water

Detailed Solution: Question 2

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses; strait is a narrow waterway connecting two large water bodies.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 3

Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.

Mermaid : Fish : : Centaur : ?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

'Mermaid' is supposedly half 'fish', half human; 'Centaur' is supposedly half 'horse', half human. Both 'mermaid' and 'centaur' are 'mythical creatures'. No other option displays this analogy.
Therefore, the answer is option D.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 4

Directions: Read the following information and identify the similar relation.

INDIGENCE is related to PAUPER as

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Somebody who is indigent is a 'pauper.'
Somebody who is diplomatic is a good 'negotiator.'

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 5

Directions: In the following question, the first two words (given in italics) have a definite relationship. Choose one word out of the given alternatives which will fill in the blank space and show the same relationship with the third word as between the first two.

Major is related to Lieutenant in the same way as Squadron Leader is related to ________.

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Major and Squadron Leader are equivalent ranks in Army and Air Force respectively, and so are Lieutenant and Flying Officer.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 6

Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.

Swaddle : Shroud : : _____ : Jangle

Detailed Solution: Question 6

The word 'swaddle' is the synonym of 'shroud'. Also, 'rattle' is the synonym of 'jangle'.
'Jingle' is a close option.
With 'jangle' the best fit is rattle as both are discordant sounds, whereas 'jingle' is a light ringing sound or a short simple tune which is easy to remember. So, 'jingle' is not the best fit.
So, option A is the correct answer.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 7

Directions: Read the following information and identify the similar relation.

Fervor is related to Zealot as

Detailed Solution: Question 7

A zealot is a person who is a fervent proponent of something. Similarly a spendthrift is one who is improvident or one who fails to provide for the future. Other options do not exhibit a similar relationship. Hence, they are incorrect.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 8

Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in one set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the other set of words.

Grunt : _____ : : Purr : Contentment

Detailed Solution: Question 8

To purr is a sign of contentment or happiness. While, to grunt means to display indignation or anger.
So, indignation is the correct answer.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 9

Directions: The question is a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by some pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.

AD LIB : REHEARSAL

Detailed Solution: Question 9

(Done without) Something ad lib (ad libitum) is done without rehearsal – it is improvised. Something aleatory (driven by chance, like the toss of a dice) is done without a plan.
Something accidental happens. It is not done as in the case of ad lib.

Test Level 3: Verbal Analogy - Question 10

Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.

Purloin : filch : : accoutre : ______

Detailed Solution: Question 10

Both 'Purloin' and 'filch' mean 'to steal', while both 'accoutre' and 'furnish' mean 'to equip'.
So, option A is the correct answer.

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