CSC Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Question 1 vocabulary

PAIRED-ANALOGY; Electrician: pliers : :

A Journalist: typewriter B Carpenter: lumber C Plumber: pipe D Poet: poetry E Surgeon: operation

Question 2 reading comprehension

The members of the Anti-Graft and Corruption League vowed to all traces of between private citizens and those in government service.

A Exterminateâ€”controversy B Instigate---contact C Abhor----animosity D Eradicate-----collusion E Impound-ties

Question 3 Grammar and Correct Usage

_________ to our appeal for consideration. The Board of Discipline will not give us any extension for filling additional evidence.

A as regards B in regards C with regard D with regards as

Question 4 Grammar and Correct Usage

Historically, therefore, __________ must be no let up in the pursuit of the solution.

A thereâ€™ll B theyâ€™re C there D their

Question 5 Grammar and Correct Usage

It cost twice __________ Â¬Â¬I thought it would.

A as much as B as much C more than D than

Question 6 Vocabulary

Mrs. Gonzales is as good as her last triumph.

A Cannot be good all throughout B As nice as ever C Sustainably superb D In serious trouble

Question 7 Vocabulary

Ano ang tinutukoy ng pariralang tahanang walang hanggan.

A tahanang walang hagdan B mundo C kaharian ng Diyos D impierno

Question 8 Grammar and Correct Usage

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness

A Using it wisely, B If used wisely, C Having used it wisely D Because it is used wisely. E Because of usefulness,

Question 9 Grammar and Correct Usage

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.

A Seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. B Seldom ever wants to try and face the facts. C Seldom ever wants to try to face the facts. D Seldom wants to try and face the facts. E Seldom wants to try to face the facts.

Question 10 Grammar and Correct Usage

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found.The man who is laying in the pavement needs immediate medical attention.

A who B is laying C needs D immediate E No error.

Question 11 Paragraph organization

Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph:

A ABCD B ADBC C ACBD D ADCB

Question 12 reading comprehension

Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known as a blessed island. I have never met anyone who has not been enthralled and fascinated when they visited Boracay. The first time you set foot on its powder-like sand, youâ€™ll surely feel lucky to be in a paradise island. The moment you see its crystal pristine water, youâ€™ll be so thankful youâ€™re alive. Many locals and foreigners go there again and again not only because of the breathtaking view but also because to celebrate life and its blessings.

A Famous Beach in the Philippines B The Beach of Boracay C Boracay, a Blessed Island D Why People Go to Boracay

Question 13 reading comprehension

According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from global climate change are now occurring like loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat waves. Even our Earthâ€™s average temperature has increased about 1 degree in Fahrenheit in the 20th century. Many experts and scientists believe that global temperature will continue to rise from 2.5 to degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.

A Climate change will continue to get worse until humanity takes serious actions to stop it. B Global climate change is happening on earth now. C The effects of climate change are getting extremely dangerous. D Global climate change and its effects are occurring and are likely to increase over time.

Question 14 Vocabulary

She wears gold but people know how ostentatious she can be.

A pretentious B ambitious C gorgeous D rebellious

Question 15 Grammar and Correct Usage

I hope you donâ€™t mind _____ joining you.

A to be B I had been C that I may D my

Question 16 Vocabulary

philanthropist : munificence ::

A aristocrat : gratitude B symptom : treatment C cynic : melancholy D skeptic : disbelief

Question 17 Paragraph organization

A. Some researchers explain that this unequal men-women authority is the result of biological inheritance. B. Although the degree of masculine authority may vary from one group to another, men always have more power. C. These researchers theorize that men are naturally more aggressive while women docile. D. However, other researchers claim that the difference between men and women is shaped by culture, not by inherited predisposition. E. Many anthropologists claim that men hold formal authority over women in every society.

A ECADB B EBACD C ECABD D EDBCA

Question 18 Analogy

Vague : Nebulous : :

A magical : impressive B spectacular : legitimate C mundane : commonplace D steep : shallow

Question 19 Analogy

philanthropist : munificence ::

A skeptic : disbelief B symptom : treatment C anomaly : plausibility D cynic : melancholy

Question 20 Analogy

feta : Greek :: provolone : ______

A Italian B salad C Swiss D blue

Question 21 Analogy

heart : pump :: lung : ______

A breathe B oxygen C air D chest

Question 22 Analogy

ocean : wave :: desert:

A dune B sand C hot D dry

Question 23 Analogy

thread : needle :: paint:

A brush B color C canvas D artist

Question 24 Analogy

ear : hear :: eye:

A see B watch C look D blink

Question 25 Analogy

clock : time :: ruler:

A length B measure C straight D line

Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

PAIRED-ANALOGY; Electrician: pliers : :

The members of the Anti-Graft and Corruption League vowed to all traces of between private citizens and those in government service.

_________ to our appeal for consideration. The Board of Discipline will not give us any extension for filling additional evidence.

Historically, therefore, __________ must be no let up in the pursuit of the solution.

It cost twice __________ Â¬Â¬I thought it would.

Mrs. Gonzales is <u>as good as her last triumph. </u>

Ano ang tinutukoy ng pariralang tahanang walang hanggan.

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. <u>Using it wisely</u>, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She <u>seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. </u>

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found.The man who is laying in the pavement needs immediate medical attention.

Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph:

She wears gold but people know how <u>ostentatious</u> she can be.

I hope you donâ€™t mind _____ joining you.

philanthropist : munificence ::

Vague : Nebulous : :

philanthropist : munificence ::

feta : Greek :: provolone : ______

heart : pump :: lung : ______

ocean : wave :: desert:

thread : needle :: paint:

ear : hear :: eye:

clock : time :: ruler:

Your Practice Result

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Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

PAIRED-ANALOGY; Electrician: pliers : ______: ______

The members of the Anti-Graft and Corruption League vowed to ______ all traces of ______ between private citizens and those in government service.

_________ to our appeal for consideration. The Board of Discipline will not give us any extension for filling additional evidence.

Historically, therefore, __________ must be no let up in the pursuit of the solution.

It cost twice __________ Â¬Â¬I thought it would.

Mrs. Gonzales is &lt;u&gt;as good as her last triumph. &lt;/u&gt;

Ano ang tinutukoy ng pariralang tahanang walang hanggan.

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. &lt;u&gt;Using it wisely&lt;/u&gt;, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She &lt;u&gt;seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. &lt;/u&gt;

Detect error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found.The man who is laying in the pavement needs immediate medical attention.

Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph:

She wears gold but people know how &lt;u&gt;ostentatious&lt;/u&gt; she can be.

I hope you donâ€™t mind _____ joining you.

philanthropist : munificence ::

Vague : Nebulous : :

philanthropist : munificence ::

feta : Greek :: provolone : ______

heart : pump :: lung : ______

ocean : wave :: desert:

thread : needle :: paint:

ear : hear :: eye:

clock : time :: ruler:

Your Practice Result

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PAIRED-ANALOGY; Electrician: pliers : :

The members of the Anti-Graft and Corruption League vowed to all traces of between private citizens and those in government service.

Mrs. Gonzales is <u>as good as her last triumph. </u>

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. <u>Using it wisely</u>, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness

Select which one in each group is preferable to grammar correct usage. She <u>seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. </u>

She wears gold but people know how <u>ostentatious</u> she can be.