HSPT PRACTICE EXAM VERBAL SKILLS-Graded A

HSPT PRACTICE EXAM VERBAL
SKILLS-Graded A

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

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

Hero is villain as antagonist is to ___________
{a} character
{b} protagonist
{c} mentor
{d} companion - ANS-{b} protagonist

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

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

Which word does not belong with the others?

, {a} furniture
{b} chair
{c} table
{d} couch - ANS-{a} furniture

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


Shrill most nearly means?
{a} piercing
{b} melodious
{c} low
{d} rumbling - ANS-{a} piercing

Drill is to hole as blender is to?
{a} flour
{b} batter
{c} eggs
{d} milk - ANS-{b} batter

Mr. Quigley has one daughter. Mr. Zuniga has one daughter. The members of the
coaching staff have a total of two daughters. If the first two statements are true, the third
statement is?
{a} true
{b} false
{c} uncertain - ANS-{c} uncertain

Lethargy most nearly means?
{a} inacitvity
{b} speed
{c} efficiency
{d} poison - ANS-{a} inactivity

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} philosopher
{b} sage
{c} scholar
{d} solicitor - ANS-{d} solicitor

Which word does not belong with the others?
{a} hospital
{b} schoolhouse