Question 25Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence:__________ to popular belief, deaf people can enjoy music too: they “hear” it through the vibrations.A. TrueB. AffirmationC. ConsistentD. More than one of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 26PHILANTHROPIST is to GENEROUS as FAN is to:A. AdmiringB. ThoughtfulC. QuestioningD. KindE. HatefulQuestion 27Which of the following is a synonym for allusion ?A. AllureB. ConnotationC. AlliterateD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 28Which of the following is an antonym for translate?A. DecipherB. DecodeC. ObscureD. All of the above.E. None of the above.Question 29The following sentence has been incorrectly spelt. How would you correct it?As the tiny house movment gains a cult folowing, the question is: what do we loose when we downsise?A. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we loose when wedownsize?B. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsise?C. As the tiny house movement gains a cult folowing, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsize?D. As the tiny house movment gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsize?E. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsize?Year 8 Simulation Test – Verbal Reasoning © JAC COM Victoria Page9Question 30Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence:On this International Day of People with Disability, the community says they are sick of pity andsympathy, and instead want recognition of their _______ and skills.A. StrengthB. SorrowC. SpontaneityD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 31Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence:Fake news, once considered amusing is now being looked upon by politicians and media as a__________ threat to democracy.A. InsignificantB. IrritatingC. LegitimateD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 32The following sentence has incorrect punctuation and/or grammar. How would you correct it?Were we’re you? We we’re waiting for you for hours! Where late! Said Alex.A. “Were where you? We were waiting for you for hours! Were late!” Said Alex.B. “We’re where you? We were waiting for you for hours! Where late!” said Alex.C. “Where were you We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex.D. “Where were you? We were awaiting for you for hours! We’re late!” Said Alex.E. “Where were you? We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex.
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Question 25Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence:__________ to popular belief, deaf people can enjoy music too: they “hear” it through the vibrations.A. TrueB. AffirmationC. ConsistentD. More than one of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 26PHILANTHROPIST is to GENEROUS as FAN is to:A. AdmiringB. ThoughtfulC. QuestioningD. KindE. HatefulQuestion 27Which of the following is a synonym for allusion ?A. AllureB. ConnotationC. AlliterateD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 28Which of the following is an antonym for translate?A. DecipherB. DecodeC. ObscureD. All of the above.E. None of the above.Question 29The following sentence has been incorrectly spelt. How would you correct it?As the tiny house movment gains a cult folowing, the question is: what do we loose when we downsise?A. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we loose when wedownsize?B. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsise?C. As the tiny house movement gains a cult folowing, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsize?D. As the tiny house movment gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsize?E. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when wedownsize?Year 8 Simulation Test – Verbal Reasoning © JAC COM Victoria Page9Question 30Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence:On this International Day of People with Disability, the community says they are sick of pity andsympathy, and instead want recognition of their _______ and skills.A. StrengthB. SorrowC. SpontaneityD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 31Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence:Fake news, once considered amusing is now being looked upon by politicians and media as a__________ threat to democracy.A. InsignificantB. IrritatingC. LegitimateD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveQuestion 32The following sentence has incorrect punctuation and/or grammar. How would you correct it?Were we’re you? We we’re waiting for you for hours! Where late! Said Alex.A. “Were where you? We were waiting for you for hours! Were late!” Said Alex.B. “We’re where you? We were waiting for you for hours! Where late!” said Alex.C. “Where were you We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex.D. “Where were you? We were awaiting for you for hours! We’re late!” Said Alex.E. “Where were you? We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex.
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Question 25
Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence: __________ to popular belief, deaf people can enjoy music too: they “hear” it through the vibrations.
Options: A. True B. Affirmation C. Consistent D. More than one of the above E. None of the above
Answer: The correct word to fill in the blank is "Contrary," but since it's not listed, the closest option is "None of the above" (E).
Question 26
PHILANTHROPIST is to GENEROUS as FAN is to:
Options: A. Admiring B. Thoughtful C. Questioning D. Kind E. Hateful
Answer: A philanthropist is characterized by being generous. Similarly, a fan is characterized by being admiring. So, the correct answer is (A) Admiring.
Question 27
Which of the following is a synonym for allusion?
Options: A. Allure B. Connotation C. Alliterate D. All of the above E. None of the above
Answer: The correct synonym for "allusion" is (B) Connotation.
Question 28
Which of the following is an antonym for translate?
Options: A. Decipher B. Decode C. Obscure D. All of the above E. None of the above
Answer: The antonym for "translate" is (C) Obscure.
Question 29
The following sentence has been incorrectly spelt. How would you correct it? As the tiny house movment gains a cult folowing, the question is: what do we loose when we downsise?
Options: A. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we loose when we downsize? B. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when we downsize? C. As the tiny house movement gains a cult folowing, the question is: what do we lose when we downsize? D. As the tiny house movment gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when we downsize? E. As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when we downsize?
Answer: The correct sentence is (E) As the tiny house movement gains a cult following, the question is: what do we lose when we downsize?
Question 30
Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence: On this International Day of People with Disability, the community says they are sick of pity and sympathy, and instead want recognition of their _______ and skills.
Options: A. Strength B. Sorrow C. Spontaneity D. All of the above E. None of the above
Answer: The correct word to fill in the blank is (A) Strength.
Question 31
Select the word from the list that helps to express the intended meaning of the sentence: Fake news, once considered amusing is now being looked upon by politicians and media as a__________ threat to democracy.
Options: A. Insignificant B. Irritating C. Legitimate D. All of the above E. None of the above
Answer: The correct word to fill in the blank is (C) Legitimate.
Question 32
The following sentence has incorrect punctuation and/or grammar. How would you correct it? Were we’re you? We we’re waiting for you for hours! Where late! Said Alex.
Options: A. “Were where you? We were waiting for you for hours! Were late!” Said Alex. B. “We’re where you? We were waiting for you for hours! Where late!” said Alex. C. “Where were you We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex. D. “Where were you? We were awaiting for you for hours! We’re late!” Said Alex. E. “Where were you? We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex.
Answer: The correct sentence is (E) “Where were you? We were waiting for you for hours! We’re late!” said Alex.
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