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Complete the sentence: 'Despite his illness, he ___ to finish the project on time.'
Correct Answer:
B. managed
EXPLANATION
The sentence requires past tense 'managed' to be grammatically correct
Find the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Ambiguous':
Correct Answer:
A. Clear
EXPLANATION
Ambiguous means unclear or doubtful. Clear is the opposite meaning
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Benevolent':
Correct Answer:
B. Generous
EXPLANATION
Benevolent means kind and generous. Generous is the closest synonym
Which word doesn't belong in this group: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Orange
Correct Answer:
C. Carrot
EXPLANATION
Apple, Banana, and Orange are fruits. Carrot is a vegetable
In a code, FAST = 6-1-19-20. How would SHORT be coded?
Correct Answer:
A. 19-8-15-18-20
EXPLANATION
Each letter is replaced by its position in alphabet (A=1, B=2... Z=26). SHORT = 19-8-15-18-20
If COMPUTER is coded as DPNQVUFS, how is REASONING coded?
Correct Answer:
B. SFBTPOJOH
EXPLANATION
Each letter is shifted by +1 in alphabet. REASONING becomes SFBTPOJOH
Which number should replace the question mark? 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ?
Correct Answer:
A. 65
EXPLANATION
Pattern: 3×2-1=5, 5×2-1=9, 9×2-1=17, 17×2-1=33, 33×2-1=65
A, B, C, D are four friends. A is taller than B. C is taller than D. B is taller than D. Who is the shortest?
Correct Answer:
D. D
EXPLANATION
From statements: A > B > D and C > D. D is shorter than all others, so D is shortest
If all roses are flowers and all flowers are plants, then all roses are plants. This is an example of?
Correct Answer:
A. Deductive reasoning
EXPLANATION
This follows a logical chain where conclusion follows necessarily from premises - this is deductive reasoning
Look at this series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ? What comes next?
Correct Answer:
B. 42
EXPLANATION
Pattern: 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6, 6×7 = 42