Reasoning Aptitude
MATCHING DEFINITIONS MCQs
Total Questions : 42
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Answer: Option D. -> When Emily opens the door in tears, Theo guesses that she's had a death in her family.
This is the only situation in which someone makes an assumption that is not based on conclusive evidence. Choices a and c reflect situations in which assumptions are made based on evidence. In choice b, Mary is not assuming anything to be true. She is simply wishing that she'd made a different decision.
This is the only situation in which someone makes an assumption that is not based on conclusive evidence. Choices a and c reflect situations in which assumptions are made based on evidence. In choice b, Mary is not assuming anything to be true. She is simply wishing that she'd made a different decision.
Answer: Option A. -> Richard's illness took his life before he was able to enjoy the amazing early reviews of his novel.
Although choice d also mentions a writer who has died, it does not state that one of the writer's books was published after her death, only that she received an award. Choice a states that Richard wasn't around to see the early reviews of his novel, therefore implying that Richard died before the book was published. The other two options depict living writers.
Although choice d also mentions a writer who has died, it does not state that one of the writer's books was published after her death, only that she received an award. Choice a states that Richard wasn't around to see the early reviews of his novel, therefore implying that Richard died before the book was published. The other two options depict living writers.
Answer: Option B. -> After finding out about his promotion, Jeremy and a few coworkers decide to go out for a quick drink after work.
After getting some good news, Jeremy and a few friends casually get together for a drink after work, thereby having an informal gathering. Choices a and c describe more formal types of gatherings. Choice d describes a chance or coincidental kind of meeting.
After getting some good news, Jeremy and a few friends casually get together for a drink after work, thereby having an informal gathering. Choices a and c describe more formal types of gatherings. Choice d describes a chance or coincidental kind of meeting.
Answer: Option A. -> Jake borrows Leslie's camera and the lens shatters when it falls on the ground because he fails to zipper the case.When Jake returns the camera, he tells Leslie that he will pay for the repair.
Jake damaged Leslie's camera while it was in his possession and he has agreed to compensate Leslie for the cost of the repair.
Jake damaged Leslie's camera while it was in his possession and he has agreed to compensate Leslie for the cost of the repair.
Answer: Option B. -> Simone's mother can no longer get to the bank to cash her checks and make deposits, so she has taken legal steps to enable Simone to do these things for her.
Simone's mother has taken legal steps to allow another person to act on her behalf. Therefore, this is the only choice that indicates that a power of attorney has been established.
Simone's mother has taken legal steps to allow another person to act on her behalf. Therefore, this is the only choice that indicates that a power of attorney has been established.
Answer: Option B. -> The realtor describes the house, which is eleven blocks away from the ocean, as prime waterfront property.
The realtor is using a clear exaggeration when she states that a house which is eleven blocks away from the ocean is prime waterfront property.
The realtor is using a clear exaggeration when she states that a house which is eleven blocks away from the ocean is prime waterfront property.
Answer: Option C. -> Malcolm is readjusting to civilian life after two years of overseas military service.
Malcolm is the only person returning to a social system that he has been away from for an extended period of time.
Malcolm is the only person returning to a social system that he has been away from for an extended period of time.
Answer: Option D. -> Lori buys a used digital camera from her coworker who says that she will refund Lori
Choices a, b, and c do not describe situations in which a product is guaranteed. Only choice d reflects a situation in which a seller attests to the quality of a product by giving the buyer a promise or assurance about its quality.
Choices a, b, and c do not describe situations in which a product is guaranteed. Only choice d reflects a situation in which a seller attests to the quality of a product by giving the buyer a promise or assurance about its quality.
Answer: Option D. -> The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime.
This is the only choice that indicates that an additional period of play is taking place to determine the winner of a game that ended in a tie.
This is the only choice that indicates that an additional period of play is taking place to determine the winner of a game that ended in a tie.
Answer: Option A. -> Jared's blooper over the head of the short-stop puts him in scoring position.
The fact that Jared is in scoring position due to his blooper indicates that he has hit the ball and is now a base runner; therefore, he has legally completed his time at bat. Choices b and c both describe situations in which a strike is called, but they do not state that the batter has been put out or that he is now a base runner. Choice d describes a situation in which the batter, Mario, is still at the plate waiting for the next pitch.
The fact that Jared is in scoring position due to his blooper indicates that he has hit the ball and is now a base runner; therefore, he has legally completed his time at bat. Choices b and c both describe situations in which a strike is called, but they do not state that the batter has been put out or that he is now a base runner. Choice d describes a situation in which the batter, Mario, is still at the plate waiting for the next pitch.