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VERBAL ABILITY

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 Verbal Ability Sample Questions
Section 1: Grammar (Questions 1-10)

1. Choose the correct sentence: A) She don't like to play football.

B) She doesn't like to play football.
C) She isn't like to play football.
D) She don't likes to play football.
2. Select the correct form of the verb:
If I _____ you, I would have completed the task.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) is
3. Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) The teachers are very kind.
B) The teachers is very kind.
C) The teacher are very kind.
D) The teacher is very kind.
4. Identify the sentence with the correct use of preposition:
A) She is fond in reading books.
B) She is fond of reading books.
C) She is fond on reading books.
D) She is fond for reading books.
5. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
A) He was waiting since 10 a.m.
B) He was waiting for 10 a.m.
C) He has been waiting for 10 a.m.
D) He has been waiting since 10 a.m.
6. Select the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect tense:
A) He had finished the work before I arrived.
B) He finished the work before I arrived.
C) He had finished the work after I arrived.
D) He finishes the work before I arrived.
7. Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?
A) The teacher explained the lesson.
B) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
C) The teacher is explaining the lesson.
D) The lesson will explain by the teacher.
8. Choose the correct sentence with no errors:
A) Neither the students nor the teacher have arrived.
B) Neither the student nor the teachers have arrived.
C) Neither the student nor the teacher has arrived.
D) Neither the students nor the teacher has arrived.
9. Which of the following sentences is correct?
A) I have been working in this company for five years.
B) I have worked in this company for five years.
C) I had been working in this company for five years.
D) I have been working in this company since five years.
10. Identify the correct usage of conjunctions:
A) I will call you whenever I will finish the work.
B) I will call you whenever I finish the work.

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 C) I will call you as soon as I will finish the work.
D) I will call you after I will finish the work.

Section 2: Reading Comprehension (Questions 11-20)

Passage
In the last few decades, technology has made remarkable progress in all fields of human life. Communication is
perhaps the most visible result of these changes. With the advent of the internet and mobile phones,
communication has become instantaneous. This rapid progress has transformed businesses, social relationships, and
governments. However, this technological revolution has also created new challenges.

11. What is the main theme of the passage?

A) The importance of technology
B) The progress of technology in communication
C) The challenges faced by businesses
D) The influence of social relationships
12. What has been the most visible result of technological progress?
A) Education
B) Communication
C) Transportation
D) Medicine
13. According to the passage, what has been transformed by technological progress?
A) Human life
B) Social relationships
C) Businesses
D) All of the above
14. What new challenges have emerged due to technological progress?
A) Better businesses
B) Enhanced social life
C) Communication problems
D) None of the above
15. Which of the following best describes the passage?
A) A review of technological advancements in communication
B) An analysis of how technology affects our lives
C) A story about the history of communication
D) An argument against technological progress
16. What is the significance of the internet and mobile phones according to the passage?
A) They have improved business relationships.
B) They have made communication instantaneous.
C) They have created new challenges.
D) They have slowed down technological progress.
17. How does the passage describe the impact of technology?
A) It has only negative effects.
B) It has both positive and negative effects.
C) It has no significant impact.
D) It has slowed down businesses.
18. What can be inferred about the author’s opinion on technological progress?
A) The author supports technological progress entirely.
B) The author sees both positive and negative effects of technological progress.
C) The author is critical of technological progress.
D) The author believes technological progress is a mistake.

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 19. Which of the following statements is most likely true based on the passage?
A) Technology has made communication more difficult.
B) Technology has led to a loss of human connections.
C) Technology has led to faster communication and new challenges.
D) Technology has no significant impact on businesses.
20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A) The transformation of businesses
B) The rapid progress of technology
C) New challenges emerging from technological advancements
D) The positive effects of the internet on education

Section 3: Cloze Test (Questions 21-30)

Passage:
In a rapidly changing world, companies are under constant pressure to (21) _____ new opportunities and innovate.
In such a scenario, creativity is (22) _____ for the success of any business. However, creativity cannot be (23) _____
as a solitary effort. It requires collaboration and the ability to think (24) _____. Teams that work together and
communicate effectively are more likely to (25) _____ the challenges posed by competition.

21. A) discover
B) ignore
C) create
D) manage
22. A) irrelevant
B) unnecessary
C) essential
D) optional
23. A) underestimated
B) overestimated
C) appreciated
D) eliminated
24. A) linearly
B) unpredictably
C) creatively
D) rigidly
25. A) overcome
B) ignore
C) simplify
D) miss
26. The company is struggling to (26) _____ with its competitors.
A) adapt
B) lag
C) win
D) dominate
27. Successful leaders are those who (27) _____ innovative ideas and (28) _____ their teams.
A) reject, guide
B) accept, empower
C) create, suppress
D) ignore, support
28. It is vital for organizations to (29) _____ emerging technologies that can improve their operations.
A) embrace
B) discard
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 C) overlook
D) challenge
29. The employees who are willing to think outside the box are the ones who (30) _____ success.
A) guarantee
B) lose
C) risk
D) abandon
30. The ability to adapt quickly to changes is one of the (30) _____ skills for success in the modern business
world.
A) irrelevant
B) fundamental
C) superficial
D) replaceable

Section 4: Synonyms and Antonyms (Questions 31-40)

31. What is the synonym of “examine”?

A) Ignore
B) Inspect
C) Embrace
D) Reject
32. Choose the antonym of “optimistic”:
A) Hopeful
B) Pessimistic
C) Confident
D) Positive
33. What is the synonym of “deliberate”?
A) Intentional
B) Accidental
C) Unplanned
D) Careless
34. Choose the antonym of “mature”:
A) Immature
B) Grown
C) Experienced
D) Seasoned
35. What is the synonym of “novel”?
A) Old
B) Ancient
C) Unique
D) Stale
36. What is the antonym of “diligent”?
A) Lazy
B) Hardworking
C) Energetic
D) Active
37. Choose the synonym of “scarcity”:
A) Abundance
B) Plenty
C) Insufficiency
D) Ample

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 38. What is the antonym of “arrogant”?
A) Humble
B) Proud
C) Confident
D) Rude
39. What is the synonym of “versatile”?
A) Narrow
B) Adaptable
C) Specific
D) Fixed
40. Choose the antonym of “vulnerable”:
A) Weak
B) Protected
C) Open
D) Sensitive

Section 5: Spelling (Questions 41-50)

41. Choose the correct spelling:

A) Recieve
B) Receive
C) Recive
D) Receeve
42. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Occurrence
B) Ocurrance
C) Occurence
D) Ocurance
43. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Embarras
B) Embarass
C) Embarrass
D) Embarras
44. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Accomodation
B) Accomadation
C) Accommodation
D) Accomadition
45. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Alot
B) A lot
C) Allot
D) Allotment
46. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Definitly
B) Definately
C) Definitely
D) Definetely
47. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Neccessary
B) Necessery

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 C) Necessary
D) Neccesary
48. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Separate
B) Seperate
C) Seperat
D) Seperrate
49. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Embarrasing
B) Embarassing
C) Embarrassing
D) Embarassing
50. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Opinion
B) Opion
C) Opinyon
D) Opeinion

Section 6: Selecting Words (Questions 51-60)

51. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

The teacher was very _______ in his criticism of the student's work.
A) supportive
B) constructive
C) harsh
D) indifferent
52. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The team worked _______ to finish the project on time.
A) slowly
B) hastily
C) diligently
D) lazily
53. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:
His explanation was so _______ that everyone understood immediately.
A) vague
B) convoluted
C) clear
D) misleading
54. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The CEO's _______ decision-making led the company to success.
A) impulsive
B) thoughtful
C) uncertain
D) erratic
55. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:
The artist's work is highly regarded for its _______ quality.
A) average
B) mediocre
C) exceptional
D) dull
56. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The manager was known for his _______ approach to solving problems.
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 A) hands-off
B) proactive
C) reactive
D) passive
57. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:
The novel is filled with _______ that make it both thought-provoking and entertaining.
A) themes
B) plot holes
C) cliches
D) contradictions
58. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:
His _______ to detail made him a great architect.
A) neglect
B) attention
C) disregard
D) indifference
59. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The mountain trail was very _______ and required a lot of endurance.
A) easy
B) exhausting
C) challenging
D) pleasant
60. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
His _______ behavior at the meeting caused discomfort among the team members.
A) friendly
B) aggressive
C) supportive
D) kind

Section 7: Passage Ordering (Questions 61-70)

Passage:
A. After some time, she realized that her career aspirations were misaligned with her passions.
B. Initially, she had pursued a degree in engineering, believing it to be a stable and lucrative career path.
C. Eventually, she decided to change directions and explore her love for design.
D. This led her to pursue a degree in graphic design, which she found to be both fulfilling and engaging.

61. What is the correct order of the sentences?

A) ABCD
B) ABDC
C) BCAD
D) BDAC
62. Passage:
A. They finally arrived at the airport and were relieved to see their flight was on time.
B. After checking in, they rushed through security and went straight to the departure gate.
C. The airport was busy, but they managed to make it through in time for their flight.
D. The couple had been anxious about missing their flight.
63. What is the correct order of the sentences?
A) ABCD
B) ACBD
C) ABDC
D) BACD
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 64. Passage:
A. He decided to take a break and recharge after completing the difficult task.
B. It had been an exhausting few weeks, and he was grateful to have time to relax.
C. As he sat down with a cup of coffee, he reflected on his accomplishments.
D. He had worked long hours to meet the deadline.
65. What is the correct order of the sentences?
A) ABCD
B) ADBC
C) ABDC
D) DABC
66. Passage:
A. He was known for his deep insights into the world of economics and finance.
B. As a young man, he had studied economics at a prestigious university.
C. Later in life, he became a sought-after consultant and writer.
D. His work had a lasting impact on economic theory.
67. What is the correct order of the sentences?
A) ABCD
B) ABDC
C) BCAD
D) ACBD
68. Passage:
A. He started by researching various travel destinations and reading reviews from other tourists.
B. She wanted to plan a vacation that would allow them to experience a new culture.
C. After much consideration, they chose an exotic island for their trip.
D. Their decision to travel abroad was fueled by a desire to explore.
69. What is the correct order of the sentences?
A) ABCD
B) ABDC
C) BCAD
D) DCAB
70. Passage:
A. He made a list of all the tasks that needed to be completed by the end of the week.
B. After assessing his workload, he decided to prioritize the most urgent tasks.
C. His schedule was packed, but he felt confident that he could manage everything.
D. He was determined to finish his work on time, no matter how challenging it would be.
71. What is the correct order of the sentences?
A) ABCD
B) ABDC
C) ADCB
D) DABC

Section 8: Error Identification (Questions 71-80)

71. Identify the error in the following sentence:

“She is more better at playing tennis than her sister.”
A) more
B) better
C) playing
D) no error
72. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“He speaks as good as his brother in French.”
A) speaks
B) as good

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 C) in French
D) no error
73. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“Neither of the books are on the shelf.”
A) Neither
B) of
C) are
D) no error
74. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“The team has worked really hard, but they haven’t finished the project yet.”
A) has
B) worked
C) haven’t
D) no error
75. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“She was so tired that she couldn’t hardly stay awake.”
A) so tired
B) couldn’t hardly
C) stay awake
D) no error
76. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“The teacher was explaining the lesson, and the students were attentively listening.”
A) explaining
B) were
C) attentively listening
D) no error
77. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“The manager, along with the employees, are working late tonight.”
A) along with
B) are
C) working
D) no error
78. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“The book on the table belong to me.”
A) on
B) belong
C) to
D) no error
79. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“I don’t have no money to buy the groceries.”
A) don’t
B) have
C) no
D) no error
80. Identify the error in the following sentence:
“I haven’t seen him since two weeks.”
A) haven’t
B) seen
C) since
D) no error

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Section 9: Error Correction (Questions 81-90)

81. Select the correct sentence:

A) She has been worked here for three years.
B) She has worked here for three years.
C) She was worked here for three years.
D) She has been working here for three years.
82. Select the correct sentence:
A) Neither the students nor the teacher have arrived yet.
B) Neither the students nor the teacher has arrived yet.
C) Neither the student nor the teacher have arrived yet.
D) Neither the student nor the teacher has arrived yet.
83. Select the correct sentence:
A) He is much better at singing than I.
B) He is much better at singing than me.
C) He is much better than me at singing.
D) He is much better at singing than I am.
84. Select the correct sentence:
A) The book was laying on the table.
B) The book was lain on the table.
C) The book was lying on the table.
D) The book was laid on the table.
85. Select the correct sentence:
A) She has been telling me about her new job.
B) She is telling me about her new job.
C) She was telling me about her new job.
D) She had been telling me about her new job.
86. Select the correct sentence:
A) The dog has ran away.
B) The dog ran away.
C) The dog run away.
D) The dog has run away.
87. Select the correct sentence:
A) I saw a bird flying high.
B) I have seen a bird flying high.
C) I had seen a bird flying high.
D) I see a bird flying high.
88. Select the correct sentence:
A) He gave me a good advice.
B) He gave me a good piece of advice.
C) He gave me good advices.
D) He gave me a good advices.

89. Select the correct sentence:

A) She can’t sing more better than him.
B) She can’t sing better than him.
C) She can’t more sing better than him.
D) She can’t sing best than him.
90. Select the correct sentence:
A) I’m going to the store to buy some bread and milk.
B) I am going to the store buying some bread and milk.
C) I am going to the store to buying some bread and milk.
D) I’m going to store to buy some bread and milk.

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Section 10: Sentence Completion (Questions 91-100)

91. Complete the sentence:

He is the best player on the team, _______ he never shows off.
A) despite
B) although
C) because
D) unless
92. Complete the sentence:
The weather was extremely hot, _______ we decided to cancel the outdoor event.
A) therefore
B) unless
C) because
D) although
93. Complete the sentence:
_______ the difficulties, she managed to complete the project on time.
A) Despite
B) Although
C) Because
D) In spite
94. Complete the sentence:
The company is expanding rapidly, _______ they have increased their staff.
A) since
B) although
C) so
D) because
95. Complete the sentence:
She was very tired, _______ she continued working until midnight.
A) although
B) but
C) therefore
D) because
96. Complete the sentence:
He felt _______ when he failed the exam after all his hard work.
A) relieved
B) defeated
C) victorious
D) optimistic
97. Complete the sentence:
I’m going to the store, _______ I need to buy some groceries.
A) because
B) although
C) so
D) unless
98. Complete the sentence:
_______ she was tired, she still managed to complete the assignment.
A) Although
B) Because
C) Because of
D) In spite
99. Complete the sentence:
He is so talented, _______ he managed to finish the task in half the time.
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 A) although
B) and
C) so
D) but
100. Complete the sentence:
_______ the rain, the match continued without interruption.
A) Although
B) Despite
C) Because
D) In spite of

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