Comprehensive Verbal Ability Practice Exam - Set 1
An enhanced practice set covering Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, and Reading Comprehension for the Civil Service Examination (Professional and Sub-Professional Levels).
# 1. The flock of birds __________ south for the winter.
A.are flying
B.is flying
C.were flying
D.have been flying
# 2. Neither the team members nor the coach __________ satisfied with the final score.
A.was
B.were
C.is
D.has been
# 2. (Revised) Neither the managers nor the team __________ ready for the presentation.
A.is
B.are
C.were
D.have been
# 3. Each of the participants __________ given a certificate of appreciation.
A.was
B.were
C.are
D.have
# 4. The effects of the new law __________ not yet fully understood.
A.is
B.are
C.was
D.has
# 5. If I __________ you, I would take the job offer.
A.am
B.was
C.were
D.had been
# 6. The senator's **vitriolic** speech was condemned by members of both parties. The word "vitriolic" most nearly means:
A.inspiring
B.lengthy
C.harsh and bitter
D.confusing
# 7. What is the antonym of **ephemeral**?
A.fleeting
B.short-lived
C.permanent
D.beautiful
# 8. The new CEO's **pragmatic** approach to management was a welcome change. "Pragmatic" means:
A.idealistic
B.practical and sensible
C.emotional
D.inefficient
# 9. To "corroborate" a story means to:
A.invent it
B.confirm or support it
C.deny it
D.share it
# 10. An **ostentatious** display of wealth is often considered to be in poor taste. What is a synonym for "ostentatious"?
A.modest
B.quiet
C.showy
D.refined
# 11. Which of the following words is spelled INCORRECTLY?
A.Separate
B.Occurrence
C.Concious
D.Harass
# 12. The __________ of the local government is responsible for the city's parks.
A.commitee
B.comittee
C.committee
D.committe
# 13. He did not mean to __________ the speaker with his question.
A.embarass
B.embaras
C.embarrass
D.embarras
# 14. Arrange the following sentences to form a logical and coherent paragraph.
A.A, B, C, D
B.C, A, B, D
C.C, D, A, B
D.B, C, A, D
# 15. What is the primary purpose of the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers?
A.To provide free healthcare to all citizens.
B.To improve the working conditions and welfare of public health workers.
C.To regulate the prices of medicine.
D.To build more hospitals in rural areas.
# 16. According to the passage, what is the main obstacle to the full implementation of R.A. 7305?
A.Lack of qualified health workers.
B.The difficult terrain of hazardous areas.
C.Insufficient funds.
D.Opposition from private hospitals.
# 17. The passage implies that __________ are most affected by the law's incomplete implementation.
A.health workers in private city hospitals
B.patients in urban areas
C.health workers in rural towns
D.officials at the Department of Health