CAT 1 Verbal Ability

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 I struggled with the __________ weight of the box.

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The lifeguard __________ into the water, diving head first to save the drowning swimmer.

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After careful __________ of the dangers along the route, he decided not to go.

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There were a ton of __________ in the attic, mostly because no one had been up there in over three years.

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__________ we rarely see each other, we’re still very good friends.

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His mother __________ him for breaking her favourite vase.

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“We __________ to have a picnic in the park, but the rain changed our plans.”

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The sun was barely __________ because of the large clouds in the sky.

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A mocking-bird is capable of  __________ the song of the nightingale, the crowing of a cock, and even the cackling of a hen.

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Plants may be considered __________, for example, if they are invasive species or weeds.

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The clear, blue-green waters of Lake Michigan appear to go on __________.

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After weeks of hard work, John was finally able to achieve his __________ of getting a perfect score on his math exam.

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The students were asked to write a brief __________ of the novel they had just finished reading.

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I’ve come to the __________ that she’s a very great musician.

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Despite facing numerous setbacks, Tom remained __________ and never gave up on his ambitions.

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The scientists conducted an experiment to __________ the effects of the new drug on patients with a rare disease.

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The great story of the __________ that destroyed an ancient peaceful civilization had been handed down from father to son.

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I don’t have much energy these days. After a short stroll, I am quite ______.

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Climbing can be ______; nonetheless, some people love the sport and are willing to take the risk.

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Children love to eat fast food, but many adults ________ the nutritional value of it.

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School libraries are _________ and they must be well stocked to encourage intelligent browsing.

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The test tube is tightly corked to ________ evaporation, and allowed to stand for some hours.

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A memo also includes the name of the person _________ the communication.

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As a child he showed _________ of remarkable talents, and his father Leonidas gave him an excellent education.

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

apple   →   fruit   :   potato   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

dog   →   paw   :   horse   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

scale   →   weight   :   ruler   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

thief   →   take   :   donor   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

aeroplane   →   sky   :   submarine   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

nose   →   knows   :   mail   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

strong   →   weak   :   bold   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

assist   →   help   :   hinder   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

train   →   station   :   boat   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

twins   →   pair   :   triplets   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

car   →   driver   :   aeroplane   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

danger   →   risk   :   safety   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

cod   →   fish   :   rain   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

whole →   total   :   sign   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

centre   →   middle   :   excess   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

sheep   →   field   :   duck   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

cat →   purr   :   dog   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

actor   →   play   :   surgeon   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

key   →   lock   :   kettle   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

ring   →   finger   :   tiara   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

beast   →   beat   :   coast   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

frog   →   croak   :   snake   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

money   →   bank   :   tea   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

granite   →   stone   :   hydrogen   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

bacon   →   pork   :   beef   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

opera   →   sing   :   mime   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

powerful   →   weak   :   indecisive   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

circle   →   sphere   :   square   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

book   →   author   :   statue   → ?

You are given three words, the first two words have a certain relationship between them. Your task is to find a word from the answer choices that shows the same relationship to the third word.

bricks   →   builder   :   timber   → ?

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

House          bungalow          apartment

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

knife          spoon          fork

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

violin          guitar          banjo

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

yellow          green          orange

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

lion          tiger          leopard

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

generous          bountiful          liberal

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

beetle          ladybird          flea

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

Mars          Uranus          Earth

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

pillow          sheet          blanket

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

sparrow          eagle          hawk

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

cow          pig          chicken

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

clear          unclouded          transparent

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

mysterious          mystical          unknown

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

energetic          lively          active

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

careful          weary          alert

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

contest          battle          conflict

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

important          vital          essential

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

spot          place          location

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

rain          wind          snow

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

wheat          barley          corn

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

crack          fracture          split

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

monopoly          chess          scrabble

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

rake          fork          spade

You are given three words that share a common characteristic or relationship. You need to determine the connection between the three words and then select one word from the answer choices that fits the same relationship.

hear          see          smell