Part 6 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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Here are a few questions from this part. Take the full test to answer all 20 and get your score.
Sample question 1
-Spare the rod and spoil the child- is a common "aphorism".
- slogan
- battle
- proverb
- motto
Answer: proverb
An "aphorism" is a concise statement that conveys a general truth or principle, similar to a "proverb."
Sample question 2
Charlie’s "deportment" is highly commendable.
- belief
- behavior
- intelligence
- competence
Answer: behavior
"Deportment" refers to a person's behavior or manner, which aligns closely with "behavior."
Sample question 3
For "enmity" and hate are contrary to friendship and concord.
- agreement
- mutual hatred
- confusion
- division
Answer: mutual hatred
"Enmity" refers to the state of being actively opposed or hostile to someone, which is captured by "mutual hatred."
Sample question 4
The Filipino’s "fortitude" is the reason why he seldom complains.
- endurance
- peace-loving
- discontent
- satisfaction
Answer: endurance
"Fortitude" refers to courage in facing pain or adversity, which aligns closely with "endurance."
Sample question 5
Poverty should never be viewed as an "impediment" towards attaining good education.
- reason
- way
- link
- obstruction
Answer: obstruction
"Impediment" refers to something that hinders or obstructs progress, which aligns closely with "obstruction."