Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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In the following question, various terms of an alphabet series are given with one or more terms missing as shown by (?). Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives. CMW, HRB, ?, RBL, WGQ, BLV

A) WMX B) MWG
C) LVF D) LWG
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) MWG

Explanation:

The letters move five steps forward.

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The missing number in the series 9 81 ? 6561 59049

A) 729 B) 3561
C) 4213 D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 729

Explanation:

The given series is 9 81 ? 6561 59049

It follows a pattern that

 

9

81 = 9 x 9

729 = 9 x 9 x 9

6561 = 9 x 9 x 9 x 9

59049 = 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9

 

Hence, the missing number in the series is 729.

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In the following question, a matrix of certain characters is given.These characters follow a certain trend, row-wise or column wise.Find out this trend and choose the missing character accordingly.

1 4 9 ?
1 2 3 4
2 4 6 ?

A) 16,8 B) 49,7
C) 36,4 D) 25,5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16,8

Explanation:

 

The numbers in the first row form a series 12, 22, 32.
So, missing number in the first row = 42 = 16.
The number in the second row from the series, 1, 2, 3, 4.
The number in the third row from the series 2, 4, 6.
So, missing number in the third row = 6 + 2 = 8.

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Choose the number which is different from others in the group?

A) 64 B) 162
C) 27 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

Explanation:

Each of the numbers except 144, is a perfect cube.

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Q:

Spelling test - find correct spelling :

A) Skillfull B) Skillfful
C) Skillful D) Skkillful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Skillful

Explanation:
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Q:

Which letter in the word SELFRIGHTEOUSNESS' does not change its position when the letters are reversed ? 

A) G B) T
C) E D) H
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) T

Explanation:

Clearly, when the letters of a Word are written in reverse order, the position of the middle letter remains unchanged.

Thus, in the word SELFRIGHTEOUSNESS, the middle letter it T does not change its position when the letters are reversed.

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Below question has with a part of it underlined. The question is followed by four alternatives to replace the underlined part of the sentence. Choose the best alternative which is grammatically correct.

In this particular job we have discovered that to be diligent is more important than being bright.

A) for one to be diligent is more important than being bright. B) by being diligent is important than being bright.
C) being diligent is more important than being bright. D) diligence is more important than brightness.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) diligence is more important than brightness.

Explanation:

Parallel construction error in the original statement. A similar form is required on each side of the comparison. " Diligence - brightness ".

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Q:

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Females, Doctors, and Patients?

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

Explanation:
Some females can be doctors; some female can also be patient. Some Doctors can be patients. So, Option C fits into the question.
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