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MBA Verbal Aptitude Quiz: Test Your Skills

Sharpen Your MBA Verbal Reasoning Skills Today

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to improve your MBA verbal questions and verbal reasoning test skills? This MBA Verbal Aptitude Quiz is perfect for MBA candidates and business students looking to sharpen comprehension and communication. Each question mirrors the challenges found in the GMAT Verbal Practice Quiz and advanced tests like the Aptitude and Reasoning Quiz. You'll gain instant feedback on argument analysis, grammar, and vocabulary to track your progress. Feel free to adapt this quiz in our quizzes editor to suit your study plan.

In the sentence "The manager and the consultant review the quarterly report," what is the compound subject?
The manager and the consultant
The manager
the consultant
the quarterly report
A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction. In this sentence, both "The manager" and "the consultant" jointly perform the action of reviewing.
Which conjunction best completes the sentence: "We will postpone the meeting ____ the majority of team members are available."
because
unless
when
although
"When" correctly indicates the timing of the meeting based on availability. "Because" expresses reason, "unless" expresses a condition of exception, and "although" expresses contrast.
What is the main idea of the sentence "Effective leadership involves clear communication, strategic vision, and team motivation."?
It highlights team motivation only.
It lists key leadership qualities.
It emphasizes strategic vision.
It focuses solely on communication.
The sentence enumerates multiple attributes that define effective leadership. It presents communication, vision, and motivation as core leadership qualities.
In the sentence "The company adopted a frugal approach to budgeting," what does "frugal" most nearly mean?
Wasteful
Economical
Extravagant
Delayed
"Frugal" describes a careful, economical way of spending. It implies minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Each analyst must submit ___ report by Friday.
one's
his or her
its
their
"Each analyst" is singular, so the pronoun must also be singular. "His or her" correctly matches the singular antecedent.
What is the primary purpose of the statement: "Despite declining sales, the firm expanded its operations in Asia to capitalize on emerging markets."?
To describe Asian operations in detail
To highlight a contradiction between sales and expansion
To explain the cause of expansion
To argue against expansion
The sentence contrasts falling sales with the decision to expand in Asia, emphasizing the unexpected nature of that strategy. It underscores the contradictory elements.
Identify the logical flaw in the argument: "Since our profits rose when we increased advertising, our ads caused the profit increase."
Ad hominem attack
False dilemma
Correlation implies causation
Straw man fallacy
The argument assumes a causal link based solely on the timing of two events. It overlooks other factors and commits the correlation - causation fallacy.
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: "Neither the CFO nor the CEOs ____ attending the conference."?
been
are
is
have been
With "neither/nor," the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. "CEOs" is plural, so the correct verb is "are."
Which of the following paraphrases best maintains the meaning of: "The new policy failed to address stakeholders' concerns, thereby undermining its own objectives."?
The policy addressed all stakeholders, strengthening objectives.
The policy was internally inconsistent, improving its goals.
The policy neglected stakeholders' issues, weakening its goals.
Stakeholders supported the policy, thus it succeeded.
Option A accurately conveys that failing to address concerns weakened the policy's goals. The other options either reverse the meaning or add information not present.
In the sentence "The director's approach was characterized by an equivocal stance on outsourcing," what does "equivocal" mean?
Novel
Ambiguous
Decisive
Explicit
"Equivocal" describes something ambiguous or capable of multiple interpretations. It indicates lack of clarity.
Which revision corrects the lack of parallelism in: "The team excels at data analysis, forecasting trends, and to manage projects."?
excel at data analysis, they forecast trends, and manage projects
data analysis, forecasting trends, and managing projects
analyzing data, and forecasting trends, and to manage projects
data analyses, forecasting, and manages projects
Option A uses gerund forms consistently, creating a parallel list of activities. The original mixes gerunds with an infinitive.
Identify the conclusion in the argument: "Given that customer satisfaction rates have fallen and competitor offerings have improved, we must revamp our service model."
Customer satisfaction rates have fallen
Competitor offerings have improved
The service model is satisfactory
We must revamp our service model
The conclusion is the call to action, urging that the service model be revamped. The other statements are premises supporting it.
Which transitional word best fits: "____, the quarterly revenue exceeded projections, indicating effective cost management."?
Surprisingly
Consequently
Nevertheless
Furthermore
"Surprisingly" highlights that the result was unexpected given prevailing conditions. The other options mischaracterize the relationship.
In the sentence "Although the market is volatile, the board approved the merger, and the shareholders are optimistic," which clause is the subordinate clause?
the shareholders are optimistic
Although the market is volatile
the board approved the merger
and the shareholders are optimistic
A subordinate clause cannot stand alone and begins with a subordinating conjunction like "Although." The other clauses are independent.
What is the tone of the notice: "Please note that unless expenses are submitted by end of day Friday, reimbursement will be delayed."?
Dismissive
Informal and friendly
Celebratory
Formal and cautionary
The language is formal in register and warns of a consequence, making it cautionary. It is not casual or celebratory.
Evaluate the logical consistency: "The firm invested in renewable energy projects, which reduce long-term costs; therefore, this strategy guarantees increased profitability." Identify the flaw.
It overstates causality
It commits circular reasoning
It presents a false analogy
It relies on a slippery slope
The conclusion uses "guarantees" without accounting for other variables that affect profitability, overstating the causal relationship. The argument fails to acknowledge potential risks or costs.
Which revision corrects the misplaced modifier: "The CEO announced a new partnership to the media that promises to increase market share."?
The CEO announced to the media a new partnership that promises to increase market share.
The CEO, to the media, announced a new partnership that promises to increase market share.
The CEO announced a new partnership that promises to increase market share to the media.
To the media, a new partnership was announced by the CEO that promises to increase market share.
Option B places "to the media" directly after "announced," ensuring the modifier clearly refers to the act of announcing. The original implies the media promises something.
What assumption underlies the statement: "If the product launch is delayed, customer interest will wane."?
Market trends remain static
Customers value novelty and timeliness
Product pricing will change
Competitors will delay their launches
The statement presumes that delaying a launch diminishes consumer excitement, so it assumes that novelty and timing drive interest. Other factors are not considered.
In the context "The proposal's feasibility remains tenuous despite preliminary endorsements," what nuance does "tenuous" convey?
Certain
Decisive
Uncertain
Strong
"Tenuous" suggests that something is weak or uncertain. Here it indicates that feasibility is doubtful even with initial support.
If a startup doubled its user base but saw net revenue decline due to increased acquisition costs, what inference is most valid?
Acquisition costs per user exceed revenue per user
Acquisition costs decreased over time
Revenues increased proportionally with users
The user base was too small to generate revenue
Since net revenue declined despite user growth, it implies that the cost to acquire each user outweighed the revenue each user generated. Other options contradict the scenario.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse complex sentence structures typical of MBA exams
  2. Evaluate arguments for logical consistency and clarity
  3. Identify key vocabulary and contextual nuances in passages
  4. Apply critical reading strategies to business case prompts
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in advanced grammar and usage rules
  6. Master time management for verbal aptitude sections

Cheat Sheet

  1. Flex Your Grammar Muscles - Jump into sentence correction workouts to master subject-verb agreement, parallelism, and modifiers like a grammar ninja! Regular practice supercharges your ability to spot and fix errors on the fly. GMAT Official Practice Questions - Verbal
  2. Strengthen Logical Thinking - Dive headfirst into critical reasoning challenges and dissect arguments for clarity and consistency. You'll learn to identify hidden assumptions, spot flaws, and build rock-solid inferences. Verbal Reasoning Prep Strategies
  3. Boost Your Vocabulary Vault - Adopt a daily word quest to discover fresh terms and their real”world usage. Richer word power makes reading passages smoother and vocabulary questions a breeze. Verbal Ability Preparation Tips for MBA
  4. Decode Business Cases - Use critical reading tactics to pinpoint main ideas, pull out key details, and interpret the author's tone like a detective. You'll conquer dense case prompts faster and more confidently. Verbal Reasoning Prep Strategies
  5. Command Advanced Grammar Rules - Drill into pronoun usage, tense consistency, and complex sentence patterns to nail every nuance. Mastering these rules is your secret weapon for top”score sentence corrections. MBA Verbal Ability Questions & Answers - English Grammar Usage Set-I
  6. Race the Clock - Practice verbal questions under timed conditions to sharpen speed and accuracy. Setting mini time-limits for each question type trains your brain to think fast under pressure. Verbal Ability Preparation Tips for MBA
  7. Unlock Idioms & Phrases - Study common expressions and their meanings so you can breeze through tricky idiom questions. Understanding these everyday gems elevates both your comprehension and your conversational flair. Verbal Ability Preparation Tips for MBA
  8. Power Up Reading Comprehension - Engage with articles, essays, and reports to experience diverse writing styles. This variety hones your ability to analyze tone, structure, and underlying themes. Verbal Reasoning Prep Strategies
  9. Spot the Author's Purpose - Learn to detect subtle cues in tone, intent, and perspective to answer inference and main”idea questions like a pro. Decoding purpose helps you choose answers with confidence. Verbal Reasoning Prep Strategies
  10. Simulate the Real Deal - Take full-length practice exams to build stamina, refine strategy, and reveal your improvement areas. Regular mock tests transform test-day nerves into test-day mastery. GMAT Official Practice Questions - Verbal
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