Part 11 of our Verbal Ability reviewer has 10 practice questions in the style of the Civil Service Exam. Answer them in order, read the explanation after each one, and check your score against the 80% passing mark at the end. Questions and choices are reshuffled every time you retake the part.
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Here are a few questions from this part. Take the full test to answer all 10 and get your score.
Sample question 1
A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments like real estate, stocks and money instruments like bonds and trust funds.
B. It is always best to expand money to different investment wheels.
C. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket.
D. He should always consider the risks involved in investing his money.
- CBAD
- CBDA
- CDAB
- CDBA
Here's the logical flow:
C introduces the main principle: "A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket."
D follows by emphasizing the importance of considering risks before investing.
A provides an effective solution—diversifying funds into different investments.
B concludes by reinforcing the idea that expanding money into different investment options is the best approach.
This sequence ensures clarity and a smooth progression of ideas.
Sample question 2
A. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve as web domains.
B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays.
C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business.
D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the internet.
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- BADC
- BACD
- BDCA
Here's why it works:
B introduces the idea that many people, including celebrities and businessmen, have blogs.
A emphasizes the importance of social media presence and how personal blogs serve as web domains.
D provides a comparison, explaining that blogs function like offices but exist on the internet.
C concludes by stating that building blogs helps in self-promotion or business promotion.
This sequence maintains a logical flow from introduction to explanation and conclusion.
Sample question 3
A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember and registering a domain name is the usual priority.
B. Designing a layout will come after that.
C. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are required to keep your site active.
D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content in the World Wide Web.
- ABCD
- ADBC
- ACBD
- ADCB
A introduces the topic by mentioning the basic steps in building a website and prioritizing domain registration.
D follows logically, explaining that after registering a domain, you need a hosting provider.
B comes next, detailing the design phase that follows hosting.
C concludes by emphasizing the importance of adding content and maintaining social media presence to keep the site active.
This sequence maintains a clear step-by-step process in website creation.
Sample question 4
A. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective.
B. Another way is watching English movies and TV shows particularly with English subtitles.
C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and magazines is just among the helpful ways.
D. There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency.
- DCBA
- DACB
- DABC
- DCAB
D introduces the topic: "There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency."
C follows by mentioning reading as one of the helpful ways.
B expands on another method—watching English movies and TV shows.
A concludes by reinforcing another effective way—speaking in English every day.
This arrangement maintains a logical progression from general to specific methods.
Sample question 5
A. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have many dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.
- BDAC
- BCDA
- BADC
- BCAD
B introduces the main idea: the challenge of choosing the right college course.
C follows by explaining that some people have had their dreams since childhood.
A contrasts this by stating that others still struggle with deciding due to having many dreams.
D concludes by reinforcing the idea that destiny is a personal choice.
So, BCAD ensures a logical and smooth flow of ideas.