HSPT PRACTICE EXAM VERBAL SKILLS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HSPT PRACTICE EXAM VERBAL SKILLS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} Shoes
{b} Socks
{c} Boots
{d} Laces - Correct Answers -{d} Laces

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} increase
{b} enlarge
{c} dilute
{d} magnify - Correct Answers -{c} dilute


Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} period
{b} question mark
{c} comma
{d} exclamation point - Correct Answers -{c} comma

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} biology
{b} chemistry
{c} astronomy
{d} science - Correct Answers -{d} science

Perry is a stronger swimmer than Ashton. Perry does not swim as well as Joey. Joey is
a stronger swimmer than Ashton. If thr first two statements are true. the third statement
is?
{a} true
{b} false
{c} uncertain - Correct Answers -{a} true

Hero is villain as antagonist is to ___________
{a} character

, {b} protagonist
{c} mentor
{d} companion - Correct Answers -{b} protagonist

Stationary most nearly means _____________
{a} unmoving
{b} writing
{c} guarding
{d} driving - Correct Answers -{a} unmoving

Last week Dr. Zorba saw more patients than Dr. Kildare. Dr. Kildare did not see as
many patients as Dr. Casey. Dr. Casey saw more patients than Dr. Zorba. If the first two
statements are true, the third statement is _______________
{a} true
{b} false
{c} uncertain - Correct Answers -{c}uncertain

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} toys
{b} blocks
{c} doll
{d} yo-yo - Correct Answers -{a} toys

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} furniture
{b} chair
{c} table
{d} couch - Correct Answers -{a} furniture

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} display
{b} uncover
{c} presentation
{d} exhibition - Correct Answers -{b} uncover

Resilient most nearly means _____________
{a} flexible
{b} rigid
{c} unmoving
{d} serene - Correct Answers -{a} flexible

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} fool
{b} clown
{c} deceive
{d} mislead - Correct Answers -{a} fool