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Verbal Test Directions

The verbal portion of the exam uses four different question types. Before you begin your Diagnostic Test, make sure that you are familiar with all three.

Antonyms

In questions of this type consist of a capitalized word or phrase followed by five words or phrases. You are supposed to pick the word or phrase that is more nearly opposite in meaning the the capitalized word or phrase.

Example:

LEVITY:

insincerity
consequence
gravity
courtesy
havoc

The third choice is correct.

Analogies

Example:
CANOPY:SHELTER::

book:printing

laurels:victory

scalpel:surgeon

agenda:item

shield:protection

The fifth answer is correct.

Sentence Completion

Example:
Spontaneous applause interrupted the performance several times, and a ---- standing ovation at its conclusion signaled the ---- of the audience.

tepid . . hope

thunderous . . enthusiasm

rousing . . indifference

fractious . . predilection

classic . . pretension

The second answer is correct.

Reading Comprehension

This type of question consists of a reading selection with several questions. Read the selection, being sure to scroll down the page, if necessary, to read all of the text. Then choose the best answer to each question.

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