Verbal Ability Reviewer - Part 12

Practice 20 Verbal Ability questions for the Civil Service Exam (CSE), each with the correct answer and an explanation.

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Part 12 of our Verbal Ability reviewer has 20 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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Sample questions from Part 12

Here are a few questions from this part. Take the full test to answer all 20 and get your score.

Sample question 1

Every Christian's path is b͟e͟s͟e͟t͟ by peril.

  • bested
  • frightened
  • surrounded
  • chased
Answer: surrounded
Beset is to come at a target from all directions.

Sample question 2

The power failure at 8 P.M. caused c͟o͟n͟s͟t͟e͟r͟n͟a͟t͟i͟o͟n͟ among the barangay's residents

  • dismay
  • deliberation
  • disability
  • distaste
Answer: dismay
Consternation means a feeling of alarm or dismay, which is a natural reaction to a power failure. Deliberation (careful thought), disability and distaste do not fit.

Sample question 3

The c͟o͟n͟s͟e͟n͟s͟u͟s͟ among the congressmen was that the bill would not be passed.

  • divided
  • controversy
  • gathering
  • agreement
Answer: agreement
A consensus is an agreement reached among members of a group.

Sample question 4

T͟e͟m͟p͟e͟s͟t͟u͟o͟u͟s͟ times preceded the EDSA People Power Revolution.

  • emotionally charged
  • temperate
  • trying
  • peaceful
Answer: emotionally charged
Tempestuous means stormy, turbulent or full of strong emotion. "Emotionally charged" best matches the turbulent times before EDSA. "Temperate" and "peaceful" are opposites.

Sample question 5

Imelda Marcos was known for her o͟s͟t͟e͟n͟t͟a͟t͟i͟o͟u͟s͟ extravagance.

  • oscillating
  • loud
  • wealthy
  • showy
Answer: showy
Ostentatious displays are intended to attract attention and impress other people.

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