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2025 | 1. Auflage
200 Seiten
Publishdrive (Verlag)
9780001085329 (ISBN)

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Chapter 11

Verbal Reasoning

 

What’s tested

• Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word given.
• Sentence Completions: choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Core content to study

• Roots: bene (good), mal (bad), port (carry), tract (pull), dict (say), scrib/script (write), bio (life), geo (earth), tele (far), micro (small)
• Prefixes: un-, re-, pre-, mis-, dis-, sub-, inter-, over-
• Suffixes: -ful, -less, -able/-ible, -ment, -ness, -tion

Strategies that raise scores

1. Predict first: For sentence completions, cover the choices and think of a word that fits; then match.
2. Signal words: but, although, despite (contrast); because, therefore (cause/effect); likewise, also (agreement).
3. Tone check: positive vs. negative.
4. Part of speech: The blank must match (noun, verb, adjective).
5. Eliminate look-alikes: Words that share a prefix/suffix but not meaning.

A. Teaching Notes & Mini-Lessons

1) Relationships in sentences

• Contrast: “Although the puzzle looked simple, it was actually challenging.” → negative shift.
• Cause/Effect: “Because it rained, the field was soggy.”
• Support: “The coach was encouraging; she often praised our effort.”

2) Context layers

• Local clues near the blank.
• Global clues from the overall idea.
• Grammar clues (singular/plural, verb tense).

3) Smart synonym work

• Test the word in a sentence to confirm meaning.
• Watch connotation: skinny vs. slender.

B. Worked Examples

Example 1 (Synonym)
Word: abundant
Choices: A) scarce B) plentiful C) tiny D) average
Think: “abundant = a lot” → B) plentiful.

Example 2 (Sentence Completion)
“Despite the dog’s ___ size, it guarded the house bravely.”
A) timid B) enormous C) miniature D) clumsy
Signals: “Despite” = contrast; brave despite small size → C) miniature.

Example 3 (Sentence Completion)
“The scientist kept a meticulous notebook, recording every detail with ___ care.”
A) careless B) fussy C) patient D) sloppy
Think: Meticulous = very careful; reinforce with another positive → B) fussy (here meaning overly careful). A and D are opposite; C is close but “care” already implies patience—“fussy” matches “meticulous” in tone and precision.

C. Practice Set A (Timed) — 25 Questions

Directions: 25 questions, aim for ~16–18 minutes total. Circle hard items; return after an easy sweep.

Synonyms (1–15)

1. fragile
   A) fancy B) delicate C) ugly D) sturdy
2. drowsy
   A) sleepy B) hungry C) angry D) ill
3. brisk
   A) slow B) chilly C) lively D) noisy
4. generous
   A) selfish B) cruel C) giving D) clever
5. ancient
   A) modern B) noisy C) very old D) secret
6. loyal
   A) faithful B) lazy C) doubtful D) quiet
7. commence
   A) finish B) begin C) repair D) cancel
8. scarce
   A) rare B) common C) heavy D) tasty
9. vivid
   A) dull B) bright C) silent D) simple
10. reliable
    A) weak B) wild C) trustworthy D) noisy
11. cautious
    A) careful B) speedy C) cheerful D) confused
12. expand
    A) shrink B) praise C) grow D) twist
13. imitate
    A) copy B) ignore C) protect D) choose
14. banish
    A) welcome B) forgive C) send away D) gather
15. nuisance
    A) helper B) pest C) neighbor D) artist

Sentence Completions (16–25)
16. The pond was so ___ that we could see the pebbles at the bottom.
A) murky B) shallow C) clear D) stormy
17. Mia practiced the piano ___, never skipping a day.
A) rarely B) eagerly C) cautiously D) irregularly
18. The teacher gave a ___ hint, not the full answer, so we would think.
A) subtle B) noisy C) harsh D) clumsy
19. Although the kitten looked ___, it surprised us by leaping across the gap.
A) fearless B) timid C) graceful D) proud
20. Our class wrote ___ letters to thank the guest speaker.
A) blank B) grateful C) cheerful D) empty
21. Because the trail sign was ___, we wandered in the wrong direction.
A) helpful B) clear C) confusing D) sturdy
22. The chef used a ___ of spices to make the soup flavorful.
A) dash B) whisper C) fraction D) shortage
23. The museum’s rules are ___; everyone must follow them.
A) optional B) strict C) flexible D) secret
24. The coach asked for ___ effort—try your best on every drill.
A) constant B) brief C) hidden D) lucky
25. After a ___ apology, the friends made up and laughed together again.
A) false B) quick C) sincere D) clumsy

D. Practice Set A · Answer Key & Mini-Explanations

1. B delicate — fragile means “easily broken.”
2. A sleepy — drowsy means “sleepy.”
3. C lively — brisk can mean “quick/lively.”
4. C giving — generous = giving.
5. C very old — ancient = very old.
6. A faithful — loyal = faithful.
7. B begin — commence = begin.
8. A rare — scarce = rare or in short supply.
9. B bright — vivid = bright/clear.
10. C trustworthy — reliable = can be trusted.
11. A careful — cautious = careful to avoid danger.
12. C grow — expand = grow/increase.
13. A copy — imitate = copy.
14. C send away — banish = expel.
15. B pest — nuisance = annoyance/pest.
16. C clear — “see the pebbles” → clear.
17. B eagerly — “never skipping a day” → positive habit/enthusiasm.
18. A subtle — hint = gentle/clue-like.
19. B timid — contrast “Although… it surprised us by leaping.”
20. B grateful — thank-you letters express gratitude.
21. C confusing — led to wrong direction.
22. A dash — small amount of spices.
23. B strict — “must follow.”
24. A constant — effort every drill.
25. C sincere — genuine apology → reconciliation.

E. Practice Set B (Skill Focus) — 20 Questions

Synonyms (1–10)

1. sturdy: A) strong B) tiny C) quiet D) flat
2. occur: A) delay B) happen C) worry D) explain
3. punctual: A) late B) early C) on-time D) perfect
4. soothe: A) calm B) heat C) push D) warn
5. portion: A) gift B) share C) end D) load
6. approve: A) accept B) deny C) replace D) reveal
7. diminish: A) increase B) request C) decrease D) decorate
8. gleam: A) shine B) shout C) bend D) sting
9. astonish: A) surprise B) fear C) help D) annoy
10. resist: A) invite B) oppose C) allow D) move

Sentence Completions (11–20)
11. The actor’s ___ performance earned a standing ovation.
A) weak B) clumsy C) outstanding D) sleepy
12. Because the road was ___, we drove slowly around the bend.
A) slippery B) sunny C) busy D) distant
13. The librarian asked us to speak ___ so others could read.
A) proudly B) softly C) excitedly D) quickly
14. After months of practice, the routine felt ___ to the dancers.
A) complicated B) familiar C) boring D) risky
15. The scientist formed a ___, an idea to test with an experiment.
A) rumor B) hypothesis C) warning D) schedule
16. The new student was ___ at first, but soon joined the games.
A) outgoing B) shy C) noisy D) reckless
17. The artist mixed ___ colors to create a sunset effect.
A) dull B) clashing C) warm D) icy
18. The coach gave ___ directions so no one was confused.
A) vague B) clear C) random D) partial
19. The hikers carried ___ supplies—just enough for one night.
A) extra B) excessive C) minimal D) scattered
20. The storm was ___, ending as quickly as it began.
A) brief B) endless C) steady D) violent

Answer Key (11. Set B)
1 A, 2 B, 3 C, 4 A, 5 B, 6 A, 7 C, 8 A, 9 A, 10 B, 11 C, 12 A, 13 B, 14 B, 15 B, 16 B, 17 C, 18 B, 19 C, 20 A.

Mini-Explanations

• 3 punctual = on-time; 7 diminish = decrease; 11 “standing ovation” → outstanding; 12 slick roads → slippery; 17 sunset tones are warm.

 

F. Vocabulary Builder (High-Yield Roots)

Root

Meaning

Examples

bene

good

benefit, benevolent

mal

bad

malfunction, malice

port

carry

transport, portable

scrib/script

write

describe, manuscript

dict

say

predict, dictionary

geo

earth

geology, geography

bio

life

biology, biography

micro

small

microscope, microbe

tele

far

telescope, telephone

Practice: For each root, write 2 new words and define them in your own words.

G. Quick Drills (1–2 minutes...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.10.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere
• ISBN-13: 9780001085329 / 9780001085329