Mastering Verbal Reasoning: Practice MCQs for Competitive Exams

 MCQs:

1. Which of the following is a synonym for "prolific"? a) Abundant b) Meager c) Scarce d) Sparse

2. What is the antonym of "ascend"? a) Descend b) Fall c) Rise d) Climb

3. Which of the following is a homophone for "bear"? a) Bare b) Beer c) Bier d) Beir

4. What is the meaning of the word "obfuscate"? a) To clarify b) To confuse c) To persuade d) To disturb

5. Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a) She is as pretty as a picture. b) He is running like a cheetah. c) The wind howled in the night. d) The leaves danced in the breeze.

6. What is the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree"? a) To achieve success b) To make a mistake c) To be angry d) To be confused

7. What is the meaning of the phrase "to go the extra mile"? a) To travel a long distance b) To make an extra effort c) To take a shortcut d) To take a break

8. Which of the following is an example of alliteration? a) The cat chased the rat. b) The dog barked loudly. c) The big brown bear slept soundly. d) The tiny turtle swam swiftly.

Answers:

1. a) Abundant
2. a) Descend
3. a) Bare
4. b) To confuse
5. a) She is as pretty as a picture.
6. b) To make a mistake
7. b) To make an extra effort
8. d) The tiny turtle swam swiftly.