List of top Verbal Reasoning Questions

Sports commentators often provide informative and witty insight during games that enhance the sports-watching experience. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Plenty of high school students spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Lindsey knows that the reason people dislike her is because of her being a Philadelphia Phillies fan. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Diane does not think that gay people should get married. She argues that, if gay couples are allowed to get legally married, the next step will be to legalize polygamy and child marriage. Clearly, if we are going to save American society, we must not legalize gay marriages. Which logical fallacy does Diane's argument employ?

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Fraternities are a great way to make friends and learn important lessons of loyalty and compassion. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

There are many reasons to see I Heart Huckabees. Jason Schwartzman's performance being one reason. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

My history professor is recognized as an expert on the Kennedy assassination. He said in class that there had to be a second shooter on the grassy knoll. Therefore, there had to be another shooter, meaning Oswald was framed. This argument falls prey to which type of logical fallacy?

With the possible exception of Kristeva, all French feminist philosophers are incredibly anti-male. If the above statement is true, which of the following can you infer?

Researchers have noted that African Americans have higher rates of sickle cell anemia than do white Americans. They have also noted that people in some regions of Africa have high levels of the sickle cell trait, which is believed to help protect people from malaria. Therefore, the majority of African Americans must be descended from people from the regions of Africa that have high levels of sickle cell trait. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

In 2003, Alan used a new type of pesticides in order to increase the net yield of his crops. Because of these new pesticides, the net yield of his crops doubled which made him really happy and he decided to continue which these pesticides. For next four years, the yield of his crops increased consistently compared to the previous years. In 2008, the yield of his crops decreased exponentially, which caused severe financial problems for Alan. Which of the following statements explains the reason for the drop in net yield this year?

Our company wants to ensure that all employees are honest. One of the questions we ask each new job applicant is if he or she has ever stolen from an employer. We are confident that this will help weed out dishonest people. Which of the following, if true, exposes the major flaw in the argument?

Online classes are clearly easier than face to face classes. Students can log in whenever they want, and they do not have to show up to class or listen to lectures. I am going to take as many online classes as possible so I can breeze through my degree. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

A major natural grocery chain wants to help address the problem of urban food deserts. It decides to build stores in three of the city's most impoverished neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have not had their own grocery stores in many years, leading residents to live on diets of fast food and convenience foods. The grocery chain feels that building the stores in these neighborhoods will encourage people to eat more healthy foods. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

A recent study of heart disease interviewed people about what they had eaten for the past month. Researchers found that people who regularly ate pickles had lower rates of heart disease than people who ate them only infrequently. Therefore, eating pickles regularly must help prevent heart disease. The above statement represents which kind of logical fallacy?

My uncle is a big supporter of off-shore drilling for oil as a solution to the nation's energy crisis. But of course he would say that. He works for one of the nation's biggest oil companies. The above is an example of which kind of logical fallacy?

Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen chose to focus on how national issues affect her own ..........., those voters she represents.

In the early 1840's the Grand Duchy of Tuscany had one of the most ........... governments in its region; the grand duke's benign rule ............ both civil and religious liberty.

The historian noted irony in the fact that developments considered ............ by people of that era are now viewed as having been ........

Unlike his brother, who sought solitude, Kahil was extremely ..........

Only .......... stress is harmful to the immune system; the effects of short-term stress may be ............. or even, in some cases, beneficial.

Most of the family was disgusted when Billy proved his .............. nature at Thanksgiving dinner, when he ate the entire table full of turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce all by himself.

In sharp contrast to the previous night's revelry, the wedding was .......... affair.

Since the ladder was rusty and ........., lending itself to an accident, everyone urged Danny to resist his natural ........... that encouraged him to recklessly climb that ladder anyway.

Since the homecoming king and queen candidates had only a minute for speeches and their peers wanted to hear something meaningful, the student government advisor warned candidates that they had better keep their speeches ............... or face the wrath of an