These VERBAL APTITUDE questions and answers were pulled from our book (VERBAL APTITUDE questions for Primary 5); Compiled to serve as a reference material to help teachers draw up test and exam questions faster. It could also help students assess their level of exam preparation. Each sample question includes correct answers.
[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]The Questions are based on the current NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample VERBAL APTITUDE Exam Questions and Answers
There are three sentences below, read them carefully and decide which one should come first, second and third.
1.
1. He wept terribly.
2. The teacher flogged him.
3. He came late to school.
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 3, 1
C. 1, 3, 2
D. 3, 2, 1
E. 2, 1, 3
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D [/su_spoiler]
2. Which of the following is a GENERAL TERM that describes what the other four words are?
A. Lettuce
B. Potato
C. Carrot
D. Bean
E. Vegetable
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E [/su_spoiler]
Fill in the blank space with the correct option.
3. Judge and accused ;
Policeman and _____.
A. lawbreaker
B. suspect
C. lawful
D. jailer
E. guilt
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B [/su_spoiler]
Fill in the blank space with the correct option.
4. Seat and sit ;
Ladder and ……….
A. climb
B. fall
C. house
D. stand
E. wall
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A [/su_spoiler]
Study the examples and carefully work out what the given code is.
Example:
OCEM is COME
AWETR is WATER
EKTTEL is KETTLE
EMT is MET
KSPI is SKIP
5. What word does the code word IFER represent?
A. FIRE
B. BIER
C. BRIEF
D. RIFLE
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A [/su_spoiler]
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Fill in the blank space with the correct option.
6. Car and garage, ship and _____.
A. Ocean
B. Strait
C. Lagoon
D. Bay
E. Harbour
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E [/su_spoiler]
7. Arm and hand, Leg and ______.
A. chin
B. elbow
C. knee
D. foot
E. shoes
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D [/su_spoiler]
8. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the group?
A. biro
B. crayon
C. pen
D. pencil
E. eraser
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E [/su_spoiler]
Choose from the options labelled A to E, the one that BEST COMPLETES the first word and begins the second.
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Bi( ) : ( )ive
A. h
B. u
C. g
D. v
E. x
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
Choose from the options labelled A to E, the one that BEST COMPLETES the first word and begins the second.
10. fil( ) : ( )vil
A. k
B. i
C. e
D. d
E. o
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
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