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Example Question #1 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
Yesterday, Paul Williamsonbergfriend was hired as the________________financial officer of the company.
chief
solo
primary
boss
chief
This question asks you to select thebestanswer based on context clues, and a knowledge of the most appropriate idiomatic expression in this case. While "solo" and "primary" could both be considered grammatically correct options, neither of these is a common business expression, whereas "chief financial officer" is a very common job title at companies of a certain size. While "boss" has a vaguely similar meaning to chief, it is to informal to be appropriate for use in this setting.
Example Question #2 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
The disorder and bad publicity brought on by the Williamsonbergfriend scandal really________________the company's standing in the industry.
damaged
opened
removed
ameliorated
damaged
"Disorder and bad publicity" clearly would "hurt" or "damage" a company's standing. "Ameliorated" is a verb meaning to improve, and is thus an antonym of the correct answer. A company's standing is unlikely to be completely "removed" unless that company ceases to exist. "Opened" does not make sense in this context.
Example Question #31 :Sentence Completion
Even a cursory glance at the results of the____________________would let any reasonable observer know that the company's books were not in order.
count up
audit
physical examination
auditorium
audit
Here, we're looking for a noun that would refer to a detailed accounting of the company's financial "books" or records. The only word that makes sense in this context is "audit."
Example Question #3 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
I stayed away from all my sick friends, because I didn't want to______________.
have a rest
catch the flu
catch sight of
make a mess
catch the flu
The sentence states that the subject did not want to become sick like his friends. "To catch the flu" meansto become sick with the flu. "To catch sight of something" meansto have your attention drawn to it; "make a mess" meansto cause disorderand "have a rest" meansto relax.
Example Question #3 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
It is a possibility that a thunder storm________________cause the city to flood.
None of these
could
should
is
could
This sentence is talking about the possibility of flooding so could is the best answer. "Could" is used to express possibility. "Should" is used when giving advice. "Is" is a being verb.
Example Question #4 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
My uncle's favorite piece of advice was, "You ___________ always follow your heart."
would
could
None of these
should
should
"Should" is the correct answer because should is an imperative commonly used when giving advice. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities. While the question is talking about the advice his uncle used to give. "Would" is incorrect because "would" is commonly used when speaking about unreal situations or conditions.
Example Question #5 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
People say I______________my father. I have his jet black hair and pointy nose.
take after
None of these
go after
look after
take after
"Take after" is the correct answer because it means像一个人. Here the sentence says the subject shares physical traits with his father like hair color and nose shape. "Go after" meansto try and get something. "Look after" meansto care for someone.
Example Question #6 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
I should have gone to cooking school. I____________have been a great cook.
could
would
should
make
would
This sentence talks about an imaginary situation. When talking about imaginary situations,wouldis the correct verb to use. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities, and "should" is used when giving advice. "Make"meansto form something.
Example Question #7 :Logic Based Sentence Completions
一个fter deciding the time, date, and location of the meeting, I was tired of_______________all the decisions.
making
taking
doing
writing
making
The verb "make" is used when speaking about decisions. "Take" meansto accept or receive. "Do" is used with non-specific activities. "Writing" meansto put something on paper. Since this question talks about the decisions made, "make" is the only correct answer.
Example Question #6 :Logic Based Completions In Single Sentences
I had a long weekend. I don't plan to_____________anything this weekend.
eat
write
do
make
do
Since the sentence speaks of any activity and is not specific, the only correct answer is "do." "Do" is used when speaking about non-specific activities.