TSA Verbal Reasoning & Reading Comprehension

Question 1

A passage states: 'All successful entrepreneurs take calculated risks. Maria is a successful entrepreneur.' What can be logically inferred?

Accepted Answer

Maria takes calculated risks

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Maria never fails at business ventures

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All risk-takers are successful entrepreneurs

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Maria was born with entrepreneurial skills

Question 2

Which of the following best describes an 'inference' in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A conclusion drawn from evidence not explicitly stated

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A direct quote from the text

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A summary of the main idea

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A definition provided by the author

Question 3

Read this sentence: 'Despite the rain, the soccer match continued.' What does 'despite' signal?

Accepted Answer

The match continued in contrast to what the rain might suggest

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The rain caused the match to continue

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The match continued because of the rain

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The rain stopped before the match began

Question 4

A passage argues 'regular exercise leads to better mental health.' Which statement, if true, would MOST weaken this argument?

Accepted Answer

People with good mental health are more likely to exercise

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Many people who exercise regularly report feeling happier

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Studies show exercise releases endorphins

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Exercise is recommended by most health professionals

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

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To provide evidence for the main argument

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To conclude the paragraph's argument

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To transition to the next paragraph

Question 6

In verbal reasoning, what does a 'synonym' test require you to find?

Accepted Answer

A word with the same or similar meaning

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A word with the opposite meaning

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A word belonging to a different category

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A word that sounds similar but means differently

Question 7

If a writer uses the phrase 'it goes without saying,' they are implying that what follows is:

Accepted Answer

Well-established or obvious

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Irrelevant to the main argument

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A controversial claim

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Difficult to verify