Wonderlic Verbal

Wonderlic Basic Skills Practice Test or Westwood College Verbal Skills Form VS-A

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR THE Wonderlic Basic Skills Test– Verbal Skills Form VS-A

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WBST Sample Questions —Form VS-A For questions 1-4, choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence. 1.

Haveyou______thepaintingyet? A. B. C. D.

2.

For questions 5-7, choose the word or phrase that best indicates the meaning of the underlined word. 5.

hanged hang hanging hung

Kay______typingatschool. A. B. C. D.

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A. B. C. D.

6.

I______thelaughterfromthe conference room. A. B. C. D.

4.

hear hears hearing is hearing

out of control in trouble very loud too difficult

To ignite is to: A. B. C. D.

study studies studying be studying

7. 3.

Hysterical means:

pay no attention make fun of set on fire run an engine

An inaccuracy is a: A. B. C. D.

mistake type of medicine prison chance happening

Thissetofbooks______onthat shelf. A. B. C. D.

goes go going gone


WBST Sample Questions —Form VS-A

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Use the completed order form below to answer questions 8-11.

8.

Theitemnumberformen’s socks is ______.

10.

A. 541B B. 412R C. 271D D. 768U

9.

Thecostofoneboy’sshirt is ______. A. $45 B. $40 C. $120 D. $20

Theorderformdoesnot show a size for ______. A. item 541B B. item 412R C. men’s socks D. boys’ shirt

11.

Thecolorofthemen’ssweaterbeing ordered is ______. A. white B. black C. gray D. blue


WBST Sample Questions —Form VS-A For questions 12-14, choose the sentence that is most correctly written. 12.

13.

14.

A. Themanagersignedtheregister, before going to their rooms, the guests. B.Beforetheregister,themanager asked the rooms to sign the guests. C.Signthe room to themanager, the guests before going to their register. D.Themanager asked thegueststo sign the register before going to their rooms.

A. Thecarsoonaftertherobbery speeding down Lark Street was| seen. B. DownLarkStreet thecarwas seen after the robbery speeding soon. C.Thecarwasseenspeedingdown Lark Street soon after the robbery. D. Speeding the car down Lark Street was seen soon after the robbery.

Page 3 For questions 15-17, choose the word that best completes the sentence. 15.

Wewaiteddownstairsfortenminutes. Atlast,the______arrived,andwerode it up to the tenth oor. A. bus B. package C. elevator D. neighbors

16.

Althoughwewouldlikeabiggerand betterapartmentsomeday,thisoneis _______, and we’re satised. A. terrific B. passable C. dreadful D. gigantic

17.

Weheardstrangemusiccoming fromtheemptyhouse.Wealsosaw bluelightsthere.Itwasquite_______. A. unwise B. expensive C. familiar D. mysterious

A. Weimposea$10chargeforany check returned to us by the bank. B. Foranycheck,weimposethe bank by a $10 charge returned to us. C.Foranybank,we impose by the check a $10 charge returned us. D.Weimposetousa $10chargefor any returned by the bank check.



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Refer to the Park Mall Directory below to answer questions 18-21.

18.

Thestoresinthedirectoryare listed by ______.

20.

A. alphabetical order B. size C. location D. store type

19.

Whereisthemaindrinkingfountain located? A. inside the restroom B.outsidethechildren’sclothingstore C. next to the movie theater D. above the public phone

Whichtwostoresmightyougoto rst tobuy a birthday card? A. A and C B. H and K C. B and D D. F and M

21.

Atthismall,youcouldprobablynot buy ______. A. a hamburger B. shampoo C. a man’s suit D. a bouquet of roses


WBST Sample Questions —Form VS-A For questions 22-24, choose the sentence in which the underlined word has the same meaning as it does in the sentence within the brackets.

Page 5 For questions 25-27, choose the word that best indicates the meaning of the underlined word. 25.

22.

{

Spencerlookstnowthathe jogseveryday.

}

A. B. C. D.

A.Tostayfit,youmusteatright. B.Thatpianowillneverfitinhere. C.Doesthatshirt stillfityou? D.Inafitofanger,Ibroketheplate.

23.

{

Tomaketwicethenumberof cookies, double all ingredients.

}

A. Tom’sdoubletorightfieldwon the game. B. The actor’s double does the dangerous scene. C.He said,“Please double thepaper along the dotted line.” D.Youcan double your paycheckby working over the weekend.

24.

{

Thedancerslinedupinthe form of a circle.

}

A.Wefilledoutanorderformatthe store. B.Theathleteswillformanewteam. C.Thebasketball playershotwith great form. D.Hervalentinecard wasdrawnin the form of a heart.

Wind,waterandanimalsallaidinthe dispersion of seeds, sometimes carrying them great distances.

26.

Freshairandgoodfoodhada salutaryeffectonthesickboy,and he wassoon able to getoutofbed. A. B. C. D.

27.

destruction development scattering recovering

uncertain healthful dangerous unexpected

Thenewspaperstoryaboutgraftat cityhallsoonforcedthemayorto quit. A. B. C. D.

politics awards bribery speeches



Page 6

Read the steps below for painting a room and then answer questions 28-30.

28.

Whenusingarollertopaintwalls, you should: A.Paintaroundwindowsanddoorslast. B. Paintinstrips3 feet wide. C.Rollupanddowninazigzagpattern. D. Use two coats of paint.

29.

30.

Whenpaintingwitharoller,work from a dry area to a wet area because: A. It uses less paint. B.Itcutsdownonunnecessary movement. C. Ithelpstoavoidlapmarks. D. Itmakes theroller lastlonger.

Thedirectionssuggestpaintingthe ceiling rst because: A. Drips will matter less. B. Thelapmarksaremoreobvious. C. It is most difficult. D.Arolleror abrushcan beused.



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For questions 31-33, if there is an error in one of the underlined sections below, choose the letter below the line as your answer. If there is no error, choose D. 31.

TheSanAndreasFault,whichstretches750milesalongtheCaliforniancoast,hascaused A. B. manyearthquakes,landwestofthefaultslipsnorthwardabout2incheseachyear.Noerror. C. D.

32.

HowpleasedIwastolearnthatyourfatherhasbeenchoosenasthenewpolicechief! A. B. C. No error. D.

33.

MyfamilygoestothemoviesonSundays,andsometimeswegoouttoeatafterwards. A. B. C. No error. D.

For questions 34-36, choose the group of words that forms a complete sentence. 34. A.Thedrugstoreclosesat9:00p.m.

B. Thelastcattleinthe valley? C.RacingwildlytowardtheschoolbusonRoute9! D.TofinishthegaragebyOctober. 35.

A.Anotherdinnerofreheatedleftovers! B. Away we go. C.Asmallerpuppyunderthekitchenradiator. D.Tocleanupthebrokenglassinaisle3.

36.

A.They’rehere—thered,theblue,andthegreen. B.Tall,thinmodelsatthefashionshow. C.Bytheendofthesummer,certainly? D.Tryingandtryingtostarttheoldlawnmower.



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Refer to the article below to answer questions 37-42.

37.

Whatchange,ifany,isneededin line 1?

40.

A. Change sheds to shed. B. Changemillion to milion. C.Changetheperiodtoaquestion mark. D. Make no change. 38.


A.Changereceivestorecieves. B. Add a comma after odors. C. Changelargertomorelarge. D. Make no change. 41.

Whatchange,ifany,isneededin lines 3 and 4? A. B. C. D.

Add a comma after scent. Change it’s to its. Change passes to pass. Make no change.

Whatchange,ifany,isneededin line 6? A. Remove the comma after addition. B. Change have to has. C. Changetheperiodtoacomma. D. Make no change.

A. ChangePeople’s to Peoples. B. Add a comma after trail. C. Change immediately to imediately. D. Make no change. 39.


42.

Whatchange,ifany,isneededin lines 7 and 8? A. B. C. D.

Add a comma after Overall. Change scent to sent. Change than to then. Make no change.



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For questions 43-45, choose the sentence that best joins the sequence of events stated in brackets without omitting any details or changing the meaning. 43.

{

RitalostherjoblastMay. She was on unemployment for three months. Her new job begins in November.

}

A.RitalostherjoblastMayandwasonunemployment;hernewjobbeginsinthree months in November. B. AfterlosingherjoblastMay,Ritawasonunemploymentforthreemonthsuntilher new job began in November. C.WhenRita’snewjobbeginsinNovember,shewillhavebeenonunemploymentfor three months; she lost her job in May. D.LastMay,Ritalostherjobandwasonunemploymentforthreemonths;hernewjob begins in November.

44.

{

I removed the old wallpaper. I washed the plaster walls. I patched the cracks.

}

A.Iremovedandwashedtheoldwallpaperandplasterwalls;thenIpatchedthecracks. B.Iremovedtheoldwallpaper,andIwashedandpatchedthecracksintheplasterwalls. C.Iremovedtheoldwallpaper,washedtheplasterwalls,andpatchedthecracks. D.Iremovedthecracks,washedtheplasterwalls,andpatchedtheoldwallpaper.

45.

{

Chris putwater ina glassjar. He put the jar in the freezer. The water froze solid and the jar cracked.

}

A. AglassjarwithwaterinitcrackedafterChrisputitinthefreezeranditfrozesolid. B.Chrisputwaterinaglassjarandputthejarinthefreezer;thewaterfrozesolidand cracked the jar. C. AglassjarcrackedbecauseChrisputitinwaterinthefreezerandthewaterfrozesolid. D.Chrisputwaterinaglassjar,putitinthefreezer,anditcracked.



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Read the news story below then answer questions 46-50.

46.

WhereistheBatteauHouselocated? A. B. C. D.

47.

Middleton Dows Lake Sheldon Park Makepeace

Themainpurposeforthetouris probably to _______. A. popularize solar energy B. helpowners of solarhomes sell their property C.have an outing on asunnyday D.raisemoneyto buildasolarhome

Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitle for this article? A.Dr.BatteauWinsSolarDesign Awards B.Day-Long TourtoBeginat8:00a.m. C.TourtoFeature AreaSolarHomes D. MiddletonGets100Solar-Powered Apartments

WhatdoesHarveyHousefeature? A. a solarsystemtoheat hotwater B. an underground heat storage battery C.12solarenergycollectorsperunit D.originalsolar ceilingwindows

48.

49.

50.

Whichofthefollowingstatements from the articleis an opinion? A.Twelvesolarenergycollectorsper unit provide most of the hot water and space heating. B.Reservationscanbemadeby calling 555-9809. C. Thegroupwill also stop at the Batteau House in Sheldon Park and the Dows Lake Middle School. D. Kenwoodhaslongbeenaleader in creative housing.


Question #

Wonderlic Basic Skills Test Sample Questions Profle–Verbal Skills Form VS-A

Question #

Language Level* Primary Skills Set Required

Full Correct Answer

Correct Answer

1

1

Complete a sentence with an appropriate word in context

hung

D

2

1


studies

B

2

3

1


hear

A

3

4

1


goes

A

4

5

2

Recognize word meanings

out o control

A

5

6

2


set on fre

C

6

7

2


mistake

A

7

8

1

Locate specifc inormation in various ormats

271D

C

8

9

1


$20

D

9

10 1


item 412R

B

10

11 1


blue

D

11

12 1

Recognize standard sentence structure.

The manager asked the guests to sign the register beore going to their rooms.

D

12

13 1 14 1

Recognize standard sentence structure. Recognize standard sentence structure.

The car was seen speeding down Lark Street soon ater the robbery. We impose a $10 charge or any check returned to us by the bank.

C A

13 14

15 2

Complete a sentence with an appropriate word in context.

elevator

C

15

16 2


passable

B

16

17 2


mysterious

D

17

18 2


location

C

18

19 2


outside the children’s clothing store

B

19

20 2


A and C

A

20

21 2


a man’s suit

C

21

22 2

Recognize multiple meanings o words used in context

To stay ft, you must eat right.

A

22

23 2 24 2

Recognize multiple meanings o words used in context Recognize multiple meanings o words used in context

You can double your paycheck by working over the weekend. Her valentine card was drawn in the orm o a heart.

D D

23 24

25 3


scattering

C

25

1

26 3


healthul

B

26

27 3


bribery

C

27

28 3

Understand and use “how-to” instructions

Roll up and down in a zigzag pattern.

C

28

29 3


Drips will matter less.

A

29

30 3


It helps to avoid lap marks.

C

30

31 2

Recognize common errors in standard sentence mechanics

earthquakes, land (earthquakes. Land)

C

31

32 2


your ather has been choosen (chosen)

B

32

33 2


No Error.

D

33

34 1

Identiy a complete sentence.

The drug store closes at 9:00 p.m.

A

34

35 1


Away we go.

B

35

36 1


They’re here—the red, the blue, and the green.

A

36

37 2


Change the period to question mark.

C

37

38 2


Add a comma ater trail.

B

38 39

39 2


Change it’s to its.

B

40 2


Make no change.

D

40

41 2


Change have to has.

B

41

42 1


Add a comma ater Overall.

A

42

43 3

Compound and complex sentence construction

Last May, Rita lost her job and was on unemployment or three months; her new job begins in November.

D

43

44 3


I removed the old wallpaper, washed the plaster walls, and patched the cracks.

C

44

45 3


B

45

46 2


Chris put water in a glass jar and put the jar in the reezer; the water roze solid and cracked the jar. Sheldon Park

C

46

47 3

Use literature and other written inormation

an underground heat storage battery

B

47

48 3


popularize solar energy

A

48

49 3


Tour to Feature Area Solar Homes

C

49

50 3


Kenwood has long been a leader in creative housing.

D

50

* Language levels established in accordance with job-related General Education Development (GED) skills content published by the U.S. Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT).


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