A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

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Explanation : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

51. Gents : Cap : : Ladies :?

(A)Scarf (B)Hat (C)Handkerchief (D)Hair band

Ans : (A)

Explanation : Second is worn by the first on the head.

52. Lumberjack : Axe : : Chef :?

(A)Bow (B)Poker (C)Chisel (D)Colander

Ans : (D)

Explanation : Second is the tool used by the first.

53. Bread : Wheat : : Brick :?

(A)Clay (B)Fire (C)Cement (D)Building

Ans : (A)

Explanation : Second is used to make the first

54. Scrupulous : Principles : : Ethical :?

(A)Morals (B)Virtues (C)Religions (D)Profits

Ans : (A)

Explanation : When one abides by the second ,he is said to be the first by the

nature.

55. Wince : Pain : : Prostration :?

(A)Discomfiture (B)Frustration (C)Submissiveness (D)Strained

Ans : (C) Explanation : First is the sigh of the second. 56. Coherent :

Consistent : : Irate :? (A)Unreasonable (B)Unhappy (C)Irritated (D)Angry

Ans : (D)

Explanation : The words in each pair are synonyms.

57. Book : Magazine : : Newspaper :?

(A)Journal (B)News (C)Article (D)Headline

Ans : (A)

Explanation : Second contains smaller articles of the same nature as the first.

58. Tungsten : Filament : : Bronze :?

(A)Copper (B)Ships (C)Tin (D)Ornaments

Ans : (D)

Explanation : First is used to make the second.

59. Claymore : Sword : : Beretta :?

(A)Club (B)Axe (C)Knife (D)Gun

Ans : (D)

Explanation : The first is the type of the second.

60. Indolence : Work : : Taciturn :?

(A)Observe (B)Speak (C)Cheat (D)Act

Ans : (B)

Explanation : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

61. Afaoetoxin : Food poison : : Histamine :?

(A)Allergy (B)Headache (C)Anthrax (D)Contamination

Ans : (A)

Explanation : First causes the second.

62. Bald : Blond : : Barren :?

(A)Vegetation (B)Farm (C)Fertile (D)Inhabited

Ans : (C)

Explanation : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

63. Catalogue : Library Books : :Index :?

(A)Chapter (B)Books (C)Preface (D)Contents
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