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Verbal Reasoning MCQ & Objective Questions

Verbal reasoning is a crucial skill that helps students excel in various exams. It assesses your ability to understand and analyze written information, making it essential for scoring well in competitive tests. Practicing MCQs and objective questions in verbal reasoning not only enhances your comprehension skills but also boosts your confidence during exam preparation. Engaging with practice questions allows you to identify important questions and familiarize yourself with the exam format.

What You Will Practise Here

Understanding analogies and relationships between words
Identifying synonyms and antonyms
Comprehending passages and drawing inferences
Solving problems related to sentence completion
Analyzing logical sequences in statements
Recognizing and interpreting figurative language
Practicing verbal reasoning puzzles and riddles

Exam Relevance

Verbal reasoning is a significant component in various examinations such as CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. These exams often include verbal reasoning questions that test your analytical and comprehension skills. Common question patterns involve identifying relationships, completing sentences, and interpreting passages. Mastering these areas will not only help you in school exams but also in competitive scenarios where logical reasoning is tested.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Overlooking the context of passages, leading to incorrect answers
Confusing synonyms and antonyms due to similar meanings
Misinterpreting logical sequences in statements
Rushing through questions without careful reading
Neglecting to practice diverse question types, limiting exposure

FAQs

Question: What are Verbal Reasoning MCQ questions?
Answer: Verbal reasoning MCQ questions assess your ability to understand and analyze written information through multiple-choice formats.

Question: How can I improve my verbal reasoning skills?
Answer: Regular practice with verbal reasoning objective questions and understanding the underlying concepts can significantly enhance your skills.

Question: Are there important Verbal Reasoning questions for exams?
Answer: Yes, focusing on key concepts and practicing important questions can help you perform better in exams.

Start your journey towards mastering verbal reasoning today! Solve practice MCQs to test your understanding and improve your exam readiness. Every question you tackle brings you one step closer to success!

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Q. What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, ?

A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10

Solution

The sequence increases by 2, so the next number is '8'.

Correct Answer: B — 8

Q. What is the next word in the sequence: 'Monday, Tuesday, ___'?

A. Wednesday
B. Thursday
C. Friday
D. Saturday

Solution

The logical sequence is the days of the week: 'Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday'.

Correct Answer: A — Wednesday

Q. What is the next word in the sequence: 'One, Two, Three, ___'?

A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

Solution

The logical sequence is counting numbers: 'One, Two, Three, Four'.

Correct Answer: A — Four

Q. What is the opposite of 'falsify'?

A. confirm
B. deny
C. refute
D. dispute

Solution

'Confirm' means to establish the truth or correctness of something, making it the opposite of 'falsify'.

Correct Answer: A — confirm

Q. What is the relationship between the surface area and volume of a cube?

A. Surface area is always greater
B. Volume is always greater
C. They are equal
D. Surface area increases faster than volume

Solution

As the side length increases, the volume (s³) increases faster than the surface area (6s²).

Correct Answer: B — Volume is always greater

Q. What is the relationship between the volume of a cube and a cuboid with the same height and base area?

A. The cube has a greater volume
B. The cuboid has a greater volume
C. They have the same volume
D. It cannot be determined

Solution

A cube with the same height and base area will always have a greater volume than a cuboid unless the cuboid is also a cube.

Correct Answer: A — The cube has a greater volume

Q. What is the relationship between the volume of a cube and its surface area?

A. Volume is always greater
B. Surface area is always greater
C. They are equal
D. Volume increases faster than surface area

Solution

As the side length increases, the volume (side³) increases faster than the surface area (6 × side²).

Correct Answer: D — Volume increases faster than surface area

Q. What is the sum of the numbers on opposite faces of a standard die?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8

Solution

On a standard die, the sum of the numbers on opposite faces is always 7.

Correct Answer: C — 7

Q. What is the surface area of a cube with a side length of 3 cm?

A. 27 cm²
B. 36 cm²
C. 18 cm²
D. 9 cm²

Solution

The surface area of a cube is calculated as 6 × side². Therefore, 6 × 3² = 54 cm².

Correct Answer: B — 36 cm²

Q. What is the synonym of 'arduous'?

A. Easy
B. Difficult
C. Simple
D. Pleasant

Solution

'Arduous' means requiring a lot of effort, which is synonymous with 'Difficult'.

Correct Answer: B — Difficult

Q. What is the synonym of 'chance' as used in the context of rolling dice?

A. risk
B. certainty
C. probability
D. safety

Solution

'Probability' is a synonym for 'chance' in the context of rolling dice.

Correct Answer: C — probability

Q. What is the synonym of 'chance' in the context of rolling dice?

A. certainty
B. risk
C. safety
D. guarantee

Solution

'Risk' is a synonym for 'chance' when discussing the uncertainty of outcomes.

Correct Answer: B — risk

Q. What is the synonym of 'Eloquent'?

A. Inarticulate
B. Fluent
C. Silent
D. Mumbling

Solution

'Eloquent' means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Correct Answer: B — Fluent

Q. What is the synonym of 'rectangular'?

A. square
B. cubical
C. oblong
D. triangular

Solution

'Oblong' is a synonym for 'rectangular', referring to a shape longer than it is wide.

Correct Answer: C — oblong

Q. What is the term for a situation where the outcome is determined by chance, similar to rolling dice?

A. certainty
B. fate
C. luck
D. destiny

Solution

'Luck' refers to the chance events that can lead to different outcomes, similar to rolling dice.

Correct Answer: C — luck

Q. What is the term for a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces?

A. cube
B. sphere
C. cuboid
D. pyramid

Solution

A cuboid is defined as a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces.

Correct Answer: C — cuboid

Q. What is the term for the arrangement of numbers on a standard die?

A. Configuration
B. Pattern
C. Layout
D. Design

Solution

'Configuration' refers to the specific arrangement of numbers on the die.

Correct Answer: A — Configuration

Q. What is the term for the highest number that can be rolled on a standard die?

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. average
D. median

Solution

The term for the highest number on a standard die is 'maximum', which is 6.

Correct Answer: A — maximum

Q. What is the term for the longest diagonal in a cube?

A. face diagonal
B. space diagonal
C. edge
D. height

Solution

The longest diagonal in a cube is called the space diagonal.

Correct Answer: B — space diagonal

Q. What is the total number of edges in a cube?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 6
D. 10

Solution

A cube has 12 edges.

Correct Answer: B — 12

Q. What is the total number of edges in a cuboid?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 6
D. 10

Solution

A cuboid has 12 edges.

Correct Answer: B — 12

Q. What is the total number of even numbers on a standard die?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

The even numbers on a die are 2, 4, and 6, totaling 3 even numbers.

Correct Answer: C — 4

Q. What is the total number of even numbers on a standard six-sided die?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

The even numbers on a die are 2, 4, and 6, totaling 3 even numbers.

Correct Answer: B — 3

Q. What is the total number of ways to roll a sum of 8 with two dice?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 4

Solution

The combinations to get a sum of 8 are (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2), totaling 5 ways.

Correct Answer: A — 5

Q. What is the value of 12% of 150?

A. 12
B. 18
C. 15
D. 20

Solution

12% of 150 is 0.12 * 150 = 18.

Correct Answer: B — 18

Q. What is the value of 7 squared?

A. 14
B. 21
C. 49
D. 56

Solution

7 squared (7^2) is 7 * 7 = 49.

Correct Answer: C — 49

Q. Which idiom best describes a situation where something is perfectly aligned or fitting?

A. fits like a glove
B. out of the blue
C. cut corners
D. in the same boat

Solution

'Fits like a glove' means something fits perfectly, similar to how a cube fits into a cubical space.

Correct Answer: A — fits like a glove

Q. Which idiom best describes a situation where two groups have some common characteristics but are mostly different?

A. Two peas in a pod
B. Birds of a feather flock together
C. A square peg in a round hole
D. Different strokes for different folks

Solution

The idiom 'Different strokes for different folks' indicates that while there may be some similarities, the groups are largely different.

Correct Answer: D — Different strokes for different folks

Q. Which idiom best describes the area of a Venn diagram where two categories overlap?

A. Bite the bullet
B. In the same boat
C. Cut to the chase
D. Hit the nail on the head

Solution

The idiom 'in the same boat' suggests a shared characteristic, similar to the overlapping area in a Venn diagram.

Correct Answer: B — In the same boat

Q. Which idiom means 'to understand something'?

A. Bite the bullet
B. Catch on
C. Throw in the towel
D. Burn the midnight oil

Solution

'Catch on' means to understand something.

Correct Answer: B — Catch on

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