USAT Practice Test | Verbal Reasoning
For Admission in BS Programs
- Sections Included:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Essay Writing Section
Instruction: Choose the most appropriate option for each question.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy (Q1–Q5)
1. Carpenter : Wood :: Mason : ______
A. Brick
B. Hammer
C. Cement
D. House
2. Eye : See :: Ear : ______
A. Listen
B. Hear
C. Smell
D. Touch
3. Seed : Plant :: Egg : ______
A. Bird
B. Nest
C. Chick
D. Feather
4. Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ______
A. Fever
B. Heat
C. Temperature
D. Weather
5. Lion : Roar :: Snake : ______
A. Crawl
B. Bite
C. Hiss
D. Jump
Synonyms and Antonyms (Q6–Q9)
6. Choose the synonym of Brilliant.
A. Dull
B. Intelligent
C. Weak
D. Careless
7. Choose the antonym of Victory.
A. Success
B. Defeat
C. Prize
D. Achievement
8. Choose the synonym of Fragile.
A. Strong
B. Delicate
C. Heavy
D. Thick
9. Choose the antonym of Accept.
A. Approve
B. Allow
C. Refuse
D. Agree
Sentence Completion (Q10–Q15)
10. The boys were punished because they behaved very ______ in the classroom.
A. politely
B. honestly
C. badly
D. quietly
11. Hina could not attend the meeting ______ she was ill.
A. although
B. because
C. unless
D. while
12. The shopkeeper was very happy because his business was making huge ______.
A. losses
B. profits
C. mistakes
D. debts
13. We should drink plenty of water to remain ______.
A. weak
B. unhealthy
C. active
D. careless
14. The players practiced daily so that they could ______ the final match.
A. lose
B. watch
C. win
D. avoid
15. The old man walked very slowly ______ he was tired.
A. so
B. because
C. but
D. unless
Reading Comprehension (Q16–Q20)
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.
Ahmed lived in a village surrounded by mountains. Every morning, he helped his father on the farm before going to school. Although life in the village was simple, Ahmed enjoyed learning new things in school. His favorite subject was mathematics because he loved solving problems. His teacher often praised him for his hard work and honesty.
Ahmed lived in a village surrounded by mountains. Every morning, he helped his father on the farm before going to school. Although life in the village was simple, Ahmed enjoyed learning new things in school. His favorite subject was mathematics because he loved solving problems. His teacher often praised him for his hard work and honesty.
16. Where did Ahmed live?
A. In a city
B. In a village
C. Near a sea
D. In a desert
17. What did Ahmed do before school?
A. Played games
B. Read books
C. Helped his father on the farm
D. Visited friends
18. Which subject did Ahmed like the most?
A. English
B. Science
C. History
D. Mathematics
19. Why did Ahmed enjoy mathematics?
A. Because it was easy
B. Because he loved solving problems
C. Because his friends liked it
D. Because there was less homework
20. Why did the teacher praise Ahmed?
A. For his wealth
B. For his sports skills
C. For his hard work and honesty
D. For his attendance only