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Reasoning Aptitude

ESSENTIAL PART MCQs

Total Questions : 128 | Page 13 of 13 pages
Question 121. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
knowledge
  1.    school
  2.    teacher
  3.    textbook
  4.    learning
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> learning
Knowledge is understanding gained through experience or study, so learning is the essential element. A school (choice a) is not necessary for learning or knowledge to take place, nor is a teacher or a textbook (choices b and c).
Question 122. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
domicile
  1.    tenant
  2.    dwelling
  3.    kitchen
  4.    house
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> dwelling
A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component for this item. You do not need a tenant (choice a) in the domicile, nor do you need a kitchen (choice c). A house (choice d) is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a tent, hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.).
Question 123. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
culture
  1.    civility
  2.    education
  3.    agriculture
  4.    customs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> customs
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element.
Question 124. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
faculty
  1.    buildings
  2.    textbooks
  3.    teachers
  4.    meetings
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> teachers
A faculty consists of a group of teachers and cannot exist without them. The faculty may work in buildings (choice a), but the buildings aren't essential. They may use textbooks (choice b) and attend meetings (choice d), but these aren't essential either.
Question 125. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
champion
  1.    running
  2.    swimming
  3.    winning
  4.    speaking
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> winning
Without a first-place win, there is no champion, so winning is essential. There may be champions in running, swimming, or speaking,
but there are also champions in many other areas.
Question 126. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
recipe
  1.    desserts
  2.    directions
  3.    cookbook
  4.    utensils
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> directions
A recipe is a list of directions to make something. Recipes may be used to prepare desserts (choice a), among other things. One does not need a cookbook (choice c) to have a recipe, and utensils (choice d) may or may not be used to make a recipe.
Question 127. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
cage
  1.    enclosure
  2.    prisoner
  3.    animal
  4.    zoo
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> enclosure
A cage is meant to keep something surrounded, so enclosure is the essential element. A prisoner (choice b) or an animal (choice c) are two things that may be kept in cages, among many other things. A zoo (choice d) is only one place that has cages.
Question 128. Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
autograph
  1.    athlete
  2.    actor
  3.    signature
  4.    pen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> signature
Without a signature, there is no autograph. Athletes and actors (choices a and b) may sign autographs, but they are not essential. An autograph can be signed with something other than a pen (choice d).

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