Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

Q:

Find the next number in the series 5, 8, 16, 19, 57, 60, .....

 

A) 188 B) 256
C) 240 D) 180
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 240

Explanation:

The pattern is x1+3, x 2, x1+3, x 3, x1+3, x 4

The next number=60x4=240

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Q:

Arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence.

1. Flat     2. Home    3. Building   4. Society   5. Place

A) 5,4,3,1,2 B) 5,4,3,2,1
C) 4,3,1,2,5 D) 4,5,3,1,2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5,4,3,1,2

Explanation:

The Correct Sequence is :

Place     Society     Building     Flat    Home

   5               4                3               1           2

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Q:

Arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence.

1. Grain   2. Plant    3.Sandwich    4. Bread    5. Dough

A) 1,2,5,4,3 B) 2,1,4,5,3
C) 2,1,5,4,3 D) 2,1,4,5,3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2,1,5,4,3

Explanation:

The Correct Sequence is :

Plant     Grain     Dough     Bread     Sandwich

2                 1             5               4                3

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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

i. Worrisome
ii. Wonderful
iii. Worthless
iv. Wrong

 

A) iv, ii, i, iii B) ii, i, iii, iv
C) ii, iii, i, iv D) i, iv, iii, ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ii, i, iii, iv

Explanation:
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Q:

In the given sequence, the number of letters preceded by a symbol and followed by a number is ___.

 

$M@A#N2B4O&3C5P+D2

 

A) 4 B) 3
C) 1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2

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Q:

Answer the questions based on the below information.

 

If '+' is 'x', '-' is '+', 'x' is '/' and '/' is '-' then 9 / 5 + 4 - 3 x 2 = ?

 

 

A) 2 B) -9
C) -3 D) -9.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -9.5

Explanation:
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Q:

Select the correct option to complete the following letter series.

 

EHI, FJK, GLM, HNO, ___

 

A) IRS B) IQP
C) IPQ D) IMN
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IPQ

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Q:

Modern : Antiquated :: Weak : ?

A) Strong B) Fragile
C) Inadequate D) Puny
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Strong

Explanation:

Modern is used to refer to something new whereas antiquated is used with respect to something old.

In other words, both terms are the opposite of each other.


From the above analysis, the missing word should be a word that represents the opposite of weak. Strong is used to with great influence. Therefore, the apt word is strong or any synonym of strong like potent, powerful, keen,...

 

Hence, Modern : Antiquated :: Weak : Strong.

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