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)
- Carpenter : Wood :: Mason : ______
A. Brick
B. Hammer
C. Cement
D. House
- Eye : See :: Ear : ______
A. Listen
B. Hear
C. Smell
D. Touch
- Seed : Plant :: Egg : ______
A. Bird
B. Nest
C. Chick
D. Feather
- Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ______
A. Fever
B. Heat
C. Temperature
D. Weather
- Lion : Roar :: Snake : ______
A. Crawl
B. Bite
C. Hiss
D. Jump
Synonyms and Antonyms (Q6–Q9)
- Choose the synonym of Brilliant.
A. Dull
B. Intelligent
C. Weak
D. Careless
- Choose the antonym of Victory.
A. Success
B. Defeat
C. Prize
D. Achievement
- Choose the synonym of Fragile.
A. Strong
B. Delicate
C. Heavy
D. Thick
- Choose the antonym of Accept.
A. Approve
B. Allow
C. Refuse
D. Agree
Sentence Completion (Q10–Q15)
- The boys were punished because they behaved very ______ in the classroom.
A. politely
B. honestly
C. badly
D. quietly
- Hina could not attend the meeting ______ she was ill.
A. although
B. because
C. unless
D. while
- The shopkeeper was very happy because his business was making huge ______.
A. losses
B. profits
C. mistakes
D. debts
- We should drink plenty of water to remain ______.
A. weak
B. unhealthy
C. active
D. careless
- The players practiced daily so that they could ______ the final match.
A. lose
B. watch
C. win
D. avoid
- 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.
- Where did Ahmed live?
A. In a city
B. In a village
C. Near a sea
D. In a desert
- What did Ahmed do before school?
A. Played games
B. Read books
C. Helped his father on the farm
D. Visited friends
- Which subject did Ahmed like the most?
A. English
B. Science
C. History
D. Mathematics
- 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
- 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