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Verbal Reasoning topics

Verbal Reasoning (60)Verbal Ability (46)Text Completion (35)Greek and Latin Roots (15)Vocabulary (15)Grammar and Vocabulary (10)VARC — Mixed (2)

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Which option correctly completes the sentence? The final outcome will hinge ___ the committee's decision.Read the answer and worked solution →Which sentence is correct according to the listed verb-preposition patterns?Read the answer and worked solution →Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.Read the answer and worked solution →Which option correctly completes the sentence? She is deeply interested ___ classical music.Read the answer and worked solution →

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Which option correctly completes the sentence? The final outcome will hinge ___ the committee's decision.

  1. at
  2. with
  3. on
  4. for
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Correct answer: C. on

The correct verb-preposition combination is "hinge on," meaning "depend on." Therefore, the sentence should read: "The final outcome will hinge on the committee's decision."

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Which sentence is correct according to the listed verb-preposition patterns?

  1. The thief broke in the house at midnight.
  2. The thief broke into the house at midnight.
  3. The thief broke to the house at midnight.
  4. The thief broke on the house at midnight.
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Correct answer: B. The thief broke into the house at midnight.

The correct idiomatic construction is "break into a house" when referring to unlawful entry. **Therefore, option B is correct.**

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Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

  1. He appealed the judge for mercy.
  2. He appealed to the judge for mercy.
  3. He appealed with the judge for mercy.
  4. He appealed on the judge for mercy.
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Correct answer: B. He appealed to the judge for mercy.

The verb pattern is "appeal to a person for" help, mercy, or redress. Therefore, "appealed to the judge for mercy" is correct. The other options use incorrect prepositions or omit the required one.

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