Verbal Reasoning Questions and Answers
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Q11
If PENCIL is written as ODMCHK, then how is PAPER written?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Each letter moves one position backward: P→O, E→D, N→M, C→B, I→H, L→K. Similarly P→O, A→Z, P→O, E→D, R→Q.
Q12
Complete the series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The pattern is: +5, +7, +9, +11, +13. So 35+13=48.
Q13
Select the related word: Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Clock measures time, thermometer measures temperature.
Q14
Find the odd one out: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Mount Everest
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Mount Everest is a mountain peak while others are cities.
Q15
If ROSE is coded as 6821, CHAIR is coded as 73456, then what is the code for SEARCH?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: From ROSE=6821 and CHAIR=73456, we get S=2, E=1, A=4, R=6, C=7, H=3. So SEARCH=2,1,4,6,7,3.
Q16
Complete the analogy: Knife is to Cut as Pen is to?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Knife is used for cutting, pen is used for writing.
Q17
Find the missing number: 5, 11, 19, 29, ?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The pattern is: +6, +8, +10, +12. So 29+12=41.
Q18
Select the word which is different from the others:
Answer: Option C
Explanation: All except Train are types of road vehicles.
Q19
Complete the series: Z, X, V, T, ?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The series moves backward skipping one letter: Z→X (skip Y), X→V (skip W), V→T (skip U), T→R (skip S).
Q20
If 5×4=15, 7×8=49, then 6×9=?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The pattern is: a×b=(a-1)×(b-1). 5×4=4×3=12≠15. Actually 5×4=20, but given 15 suggests different logic. 5+4=9, 9×1.66≈15. Better: 5×4=20-5=15, 7×8=56-7=49, so 6×9=54-6=48.