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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This assessment has six parts. Please complete all of them, responding to all
items and questions.
2. Work quickly! There is no time limit.
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PART I
INSTRUCTIONS
Read each of the following statements. If you agree with the statement, check the
Yes box. If you disagree, check the No box. The best response is usually the
one that first comes to mind. Please work quickly and respond to ALL questions.
If your answer is not immediately clear, just select the answer that would be correct
most of the time.
1. You like to participate in many social activities.
2. There are times when you feel that everyone is against you.
3. You have never wanted to tell someone off.
4. You always follow the rules, staying within policies and guidelines.
5. In most cases it is important to get what you want even if you have to
fight to get it.
6. You are inclined to give in too quickly to people who are demanding
and aggressive.
7. Most groups of people behave like sheep; that is, they blindly follow
a leader.
8. You enjoy entertaining, hosting parties and other social gatherings.
9. You seldom give your past mistakes a second thought.
10. You are often so much on the go that sooner or later you might wear
yourself out.
11. There are too many employees who deserve higher pay than their
supervisors.
12. It is difficult for you to play a game just for the fun of it.
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13. You are successful at getting people to do something that they had
not intended on doing.
14. Most people fulfill their duties even when not being watched.
15. You find it easy to start a conversation with a total stranger.
16. It takes a lot to get you upset about something.
17. The words, does his/her own thing his/her own way, accurately
describe you.
18. You have a strong need for personal autonomy; to be free to operate
on your own.
19. It bothers you to lose an argument even when the issue is not very
important.
20. The word aggressive accurately describes you.
21. You find yourself hurrying to get to places even when there is plenty
of time.
22. You have a tendency to be socially quiet and a private person.
23. Your self-respect is strongly influenced by the approval of others.
24. You have a tendency to worry about too many things that you have
no control over.
25. You prefer the opportunity to take independent actions and make
decisions without first consulting others.
26. In the final analysis, winning is more important than how you play the
game.
27. You have never said anything that you later regretted.
28. You prefer to lead by example rather than by telling others what to
do.
29. Most people who get ahead today do so because of whom they
know.
30. You would like to belong to as many social organizations as possible.
31. People have criticized you unjustly.
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32. You are the type of person who is on the go all the time.
33. You prefer to be independent of others when deciding what to do.
34. If anyone steps ahead of you in line, they are likely to hear from you
about it.
35. You would probably not succeed in positions that require you to ask
people to buy something they might not want to buy.
36. Most people keep to the straight and narrow path only because of
the fear of being caught.
37. You generally prefer to work alone most of the time.
38. You tend to be more of a listener than a talker in social
conversations.
39. In general, most supervisors assume their share of the dirty work, not
leaving it for others to do.
40. You prefer not to have to follow a predetermined, set schedule.
41. It takes a lot to make you angry.
42. You prefer to take a leading role whenever you can.
43. You are quick to trust people in general.
44. Outside of your family and relatives, you limit your social activities to
a select few.
45. You are touchy about some things.
46. When a clerk in a store waits on others who should come after you,
you call his or her attention to the fact.
47. The idea of punching a time clock is de-motivating to you.
48. You tend to get into arguments in defense of your friends or members
of your family.
49. You would like to start and own your own business.
50. You have had to work hard at controlling your temper.
51. The words sales personality accurately describe you.
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52. You have been purposely ignored more than once.
53. You prefer to do things carefully and slowly.
54. People never irritate you.
55. It bothers you to have another person make decisions that directly
impact you at your job.
56. If you resent the actions of someone, you promptly tell them so.
57. If you hold an opinion that is extremely different from someone else,
you are likely to tell them about it.
58. If you really want something done right, you better do it yourself.
59. You really enjoy small talk, social mixing and social conversation.
60. You tend to be too sensitive for your own good.
61. You are inclined to rush from one activity to another without pausing
for rest.
62. You prefer to do things your way without concern for what others
might think.
63. You tend to have just as much energy in the evening as you do in the
morning.
64. You get a lot of satisfaction from making others do what you want
them to do.
65. Most people know what to do without being told.
66. It would be difficult for you to work in positions that require you to
be socially outgoing and gregarious.
67. You tend to get into arguments which you did not intend to start.
68. At work, others find it hard to keep up with the pace you set.
69. The words excitable or expressive accurately describe you.
70. When someone is not playing fair, you like to see them beaten at
their own game.
71. It is unlikely that you would succeed in positions that require you to
overcome resistance and defensiveness in others.
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72. Nearly all people try to do the right thing when given a chance.
73. Approval and acceptance are extremely important to you.
74. Far too many people try to take as much as they can and give back
as little as possible.
75. You prefer not to negotiate the price of a car with a salesperson.
76. You are highly motivated by the opportunity to make your own rules
and determine your own outcomes.
77. It pays to turn the other cheek rather than to start a fight.
78. If you were served bad food or received poor service in a
restaurant, you would ask to see the manager.
79. You are generally suspicious and slow to trust people in positions of
authority.
80. You tend to resent having others tell you what to do.
81. Criticism disturbs you very little.
82. You have never failed at anything.
83. People sometimes tell you to slow down and take it more easily.
84. You enjoy the opportunity to challenge tradition, to cause a change in
something.
85. You have often found it necessary to fight for what you believe to be
right.
86. You have a forceful, strong-willed personality.
87. Most people are honest and can be trusted.
88. Sales, public relations and promotional activities are compatible with
your interests and personality.
89. You tend to get over a humiliating experience very quickly.
90. You regard patience as one of your best virtues.
91. Most organizations have too many rules and regulations.
92. Aggressive competition among team members is a barrier to good
teamwork.
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93. You would rather work for a great boss than work for yourself.
94. Most people try to do an honest days work for a days pay.
95. You prefer to avoid discussions of personal information with others.
96. When things go wrong, it upsets you very little.
97. It irritates you to have to wait at a crossing for a long freight train to
pass.
98. You prefer not having to check in frequently and report what you are
doing.
99. Most people use politeness to cover up how they really feel.
100. You are strongly motivated by the opportunity to be in control and
make decisions for others.
101. Most people are basically selfish and self-centered.
102. You would rather spend a quiet weekend at home rather than go out
socializing with others.
103. In life, if your opportunities are few, you have no one to blame but
yourself.
104. The word intense accurately describes you.
105. There are too many useless laws that restrict a persons personal
freedom.
106. You are inclined to tell people what you think of them.
107. You tend to be a quiet individual who prefers to work hard for a
leader and a cause.
108. Most people will tell a lie in order to get what they want.
109. The words social, outgoing, gregarious accurately describe you.
110. You have never made a really dumb mistake.
111. You tend to dwell on your failures long after they have passed.
112. It is difficult for you to understand why so many people are so slow
to get things done.
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113. You prefer as little supervision as possible.
114. In competitive situations, you have to work on controlling your
aggressiveness.
115. You tend to be quicker to follow than to lead.
116. Most employees get promoted by working hard.
117. There are only a few close friends with whom you can relax, be
yourself and have fun.
118. You would like to be a host or hostess for parties at a club.
119. Most public officeholders generally put public interests ahead of their
own.
120. You prefer an individual rather than a group incentive.
121. There are times when taking revenge is the only fair and logical thing
to do.
122. You have a strong need to steer the course of what is happening and
set the direction of events.
123. You have a great deal of faith and confidence in people.
124. You tend to be suspicious of people in positions of authority.
125. The words tough-minded or thick-skinned accurately describe
you.
126. You frequently do more than one thing at a time such as eating and
dressing or watching TV and reading.
127. In order for you to be really happy, you have to feel free to come
and go as you please.
128. The best way to handle tough employees is to be tougher than they
are.
129. It would be very difficult for you to call on people who might not
want to talk to you.
130. You tend to be slow to trust others until they really prove themselves
to you.
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131. After being introduced, it is difficult for you to keep the conversation
going for very long.
132. It is difficult to hurt your feelings.
133. It annoys you to wait in line.
134. You would rather have people not tell you whats best for you.
135. People should fight back if they are pushed around.
136. It can be difficult for others to change your decision once you have
made your decision.
137. You have never lost your temper.
138. Most people are pushy and rude.
139. You enjoy being the center of attention.
140. You tend to be too concerned with the approval of others.
141. You value your time greatly and subscribe to the idea that time is
money.
142. It is difficult for you to feel comfortable working under tight external
controls and close supervision.
143. You tend to go out of your way to avoid offending other people.
144. The phrase demanding of oneself and others accurately describes
you.
145. Most people take more than they are willing to give.
146. The phrase difficult to get to know accurately describes you.
147. You are inclined to do what most others expect you to do.
148. You have little regard for people who are not concerned with getting
things done.
149. The words boss and subordinate tend to rub you the wrong way.
150. People should express their anger rather than control it.
151. You prefer to deal with people in a direct and decisive manner,
usually cutting through all the small talk and socializing.
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152. The words eternal optimist accurately describe you.
153. You quickly become impatient and annoyed by unnecessary delays.
154. You tend to become upset when things do not go your way.
155. You have never been angry at anyone.
156. It is extremely important for you to have maximum freedom to
determine how things are done.
157. Your self-respect is strongly influenced by your job success.
158. You tend to be comfortable having others take charge of things.
159. You almost always believe that everything will work itself out.
160. The phrase prefers to keep to himself/herself accurately describes
you.
161. Very few things ever bother you or get to you.
162. It tends to bother you when time passes without getting much done.
163. You have a tendency to avoid asking others for help until you have
no other alternative.
164. You enjoy getting acquainted with people.
165. You are quick to make allowances for peoples shortcomings.
166. You are inclined to speak out to oppose those who you believe are
wrong.
167. You tend to resent having to justify your behavior to anyone.
168. The words life of the party accurately describe you.
169. You have to work on controlling your emotions.
170. You get things done in a hurry.
171. You prefer minimal guidelines and supervision.
172. The best way to work with you is to avoid small talk, do not waste
time and get things done.
173. You enjoy persuading and influencing others to do what you want
them to do.
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174. Most employees will do better if closely watched by their supervisor.
175. You find it easy to make new acquaintances.
176. It takes a lot to get you into an argument.
177. You prefer the opportunity for careful planning, with time to think
things through and check things out.
178. You prefer not having to report step by step how you are going to do
a task.
179. You prefer to avoid arguments and disagreements.
180. Persistent and demanding sales people are rude and unprofessional.
181. You have little patience for people who do things that you regard as
stupid.
182. It is difficult for you to chat about things in general with people.
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PART II INSTRUCTIONS
You can indicate a STRONG preference for one activity over the other by marking a box with
double arrows above it. Or you can express a MODERATE preference for an activity by
marking the box with one arrow above it. Mark only one box for each numbered item.
If you would strongly prefer building a deck over making a speech, you would mark the first (left-
most) square, as shown in the example. If you strongly prefer making a speech, you would select
the fourth square with the double arrows. If you probably like building a deck more than making a
speech, you would select the second square with just one arrow. If you probably like making a
speech more than building a deck, you would select the third square.
Making a speech Building a deck
Example:
1. Covering the details that
others may overlook
2. Being elected to lead
others
3. Accomplishing tasks that
require working with
your hands
4. Tending to the needs of
others
5. Representing a product or
service to a potential user
6. Doing arts and crafts
7. Designing a machine
8. Winning an award for
your business efforts
9. Interpreting complex
information
10. Providing an impartial
voice in a meeting
Reading a technical manual
Using Algebra to discover the
answer to a problem
Teaching in the public schools
Performing music for yourself or
others
Being responsible for accuracy in
your work
Providing professional expertise
and technical accuracy
Representing an organization to
the public
Writing a book about your
experiences
Having a reputation for
thoroughness
Being in charge
MARK ONLY ONE BOX FOR EACH NUMBERED ITEM
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11. Teaching others how to
perform a task
12. Making something to
express ideas or feelings
13. Helping others less
fortunate
14. Balancing your checking
account
15. Breaking a sweat while
you work
16. Reading financial
activities of a budget
17. Learning the technical
aspects of a computer
program
18. Relying on factual details
more than hunches
19. Gathering data and
analyzing the results
20. Debating your viewpoint
21. Following detailed
instructions
22. Entering records in a
computer
23. Originating an idea
that is unique and
unconventional
24. Solving complex
numerical problems
25. Dealing with hands-on
mechanical tasks
26. Giving a helping hand
when others need it
Improving the reliability of a
machine
Debating politics
Conducting an inventory
Listening to others talk about
their problems
Solving abstract problems
Reading a scientific journal
Attending social gatherings
Taking an auto repair class
Training others to do their job
well
Working in a field that requires
technical education or
certification
Engaging in group oriented
hobbies
Repairing a machine or appliance
Being noted for your accurate
record-keeping
Being the team captain in a team
sport
Working with numbers and
calculations
Working with tools
Strongly prefer the activity to the right Strongly prefer the activity to the left
Probably prefer the activity to the right Probably prefer the activity to the left
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27. Providing a professional
service to a charity
28. Competing with others
for clients
29. Studying Geology
30. Participating in an
auction
31. Writing reports and
keeping business records
32. Building a bookcase
33. Completing an income
tax return
34. Accessing information
from a database
35. Using your intuition more
than conventional
wisdom
36. Being in charge of a
meeting
37. Writing programs on a
computer
38. Writing a story,
screenplay or theatrical
production
39. Enjoying a symphony or
play
40. Making a scale drawing
of a machine
41. Using construction
materials for
improvement projects
Attending technical seminars
Volunteering your time to help
others
Writing poetry or stories
Creating something for artistic
expression
Selling or marketing a product
Decorating for a special occasion
Taking an art class
Painting, sculpting or drawing
Belonging to a social/service
organization
Building something useful
Working outdoors
Setting and attaining your own
business goals
Rebuilding a classic car
Dealing with theories and
objective facts
Leading a team on a project
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42. Supporting the team by
helping others develop
their skills
43. Taking a logical
approach
44. Recording detailed
records of a personal
collection of items
45. Maintaining the working
condition of a car or
appliance
46. Having the freedom to
express yourself
47. Recording data from
measuring devices
48. Acting as a go-between
to settle an argument
49. Meeting an important
person
50. Attending an independent
film festival
51. Working on your feet,
not behind a desk
52. Attending to the
emotional needs of others
53. Keeping up with the
latest fashions, furniture
or interior design
54. Leading others to
succeed
55. Joining a community
volunteer program
Completing a large amount of
paper work efficiently
Design your own clothing
Building models or other scale
reproductions
Accomplishing tasks within the
system
Using the right hand tool for the
right physical job
Earning a commission
Owning your own business
Working with animals or plants
Bringing people together to
support others
Taking photographs
Visiting a museum
Providing thoroughness and
attention to detail
Organizing files
Dancing for the entertainment of
others
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Probably prefer the activity to the right Probably prefer the activity to the left
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PART III
INSTRUCTIONS
Compute the following items and check the box corresponding to the correct an-
swer. You may use pencil and paper to make calculations. However, do not use out-
side assistance such as a calculator, etc.
1: 31 7 =
a) 34
b) 33
c) 24
d) 25
2: 13 + 28 =
a) 30
b) 40
c) 41
d) 42
3: 54 24 =
a) 34
b) 40
c) 30
d) 31
4: .2 + .3 =
a) 5
b) 1
c) .5
d) 6.1
5: .01 .3 =
a) .033
b) .003
c) .03
d) 3
6: 5.6 2.0 =
a) 5.4
b) 3
c) 2.8
d) 3.6
7: 3.06 1.25 =
a) 4.31
b) 1.81
c) 2.81
d) 3.11
9: .17 1.2 =
a) .294
b) .314
c) .204
d) 2.04
8: 3.5% of 50 =
a) 1750
b) .175
c) 17.50
d) 1.75
Sample A: 12 3 =
a) 26
b) 36
c) 15
d) 4
Sample B: 16 4 =
a) 20
b) 12
c) 4
d) 8
Y o u s h o u l d h a v e c h o s e n b ( 3 6 ) f o r S a m p l e A a n d c ( 4 ) f o r S a m p l e B .
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10: 5/5 1/2 =
a) 1/2
b) 6/7
c) 2
d) 4/5
11: 12% of 120
a) 14.2
b) 15.4
c) 14.4
d) 1.44
13: 16% of 225 =
a) 13.1
b) 34.1
c) 36.0
d) 40.0
14: (17) (22) =
a) 39
b) 5
c) 39
d) 5
15: 8(65) + 10 =
a) 29
b) 18
c) 9.3
d) 19
18: (1/3)(9) =
a) 9
b) 27
c) 243
d) 81
21: 598% 26% =
a) .23
b) 2.3
c) 23
d) 23%
16: 100% of 20 =
a) 40
b) .40
c) .20
d) none of the above
22: 4/5 + 3/4 =
a) 1 11/20
b) 1 2/20
c) 1 3/20
d) 7/9
20: 30 + (.0825 30) + (15% 30) =
a) 275.2425
b) 36.975
c) 2752.425
d) 34.0825
12: 4/5 1 1/6 =
a) 14/15
b) 1 13/15
c) 27/30
d) 1 3/6
17: 4(2) + 8(2) + 3(2) + 6 =
a) 288
b) 48
c) 0
d) 32
19: 11(3/2)(.12(12)) =
a) 196.02
b) 23.76
c) 23.76
d) none of the above
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PART IV
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the word that means the same and check the box corresponding to the
correct answer. Do not use outside assistance such as a dictionary, etc.
Y o u s h o u l d h a v e c h o s e n c ( f i n i s h ) f o r S a m p l e A a n d a ( h i r e ) f o r S a m p l e B .
Sample A: Complete
means the same as:
a) open
b) direct
c) finish
d) stable
Sample B: Employ
a) hire
b) fire
c) select
d) train
1: Prevent
a) change
b) stop
c) begin
d) move
4: Fasten
a) quickly
b) speed
c) join
d) complete
2: Alter
a) close
b) drop
c) change
d) choose
3: Collect
a) gather
b) find
c) ask
d) take
5: Repair
a) break
b) damage
c) design
d) fix
6: Compare
a) change
b) clarify
c) contrast
d) hasten
7: Endeavor
a) attempt
b) brief
c) create
d) belief
8: Regulate
a) alter
b) choose
c) govern
d) confront
9: Quicken
a) accelerate
b) divide
c) conclude
d) routine
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10: Select
a) maintain
b) convert
c) decide
d) choose
13: Haste
a) refuse
b) subject
c) urgency
d) waste
16: Caudal
a) burn
b) blanket
c) embrace
d) tail
11: Decline
a) treat
b) refuse
c) slow
d) parley
14: Rebel
a) resist
b) trick
c) slow
d) light
17: Ossify
a) harden
b) decorate
c) vibrate
d) soothe
12: Pliable
a) create
b) summon
c) move
d) malleable
15: Magnitude
a) bulk
b) attract
c) magnetic
d) soften
18: Cantle
a) chant
b) corner
c) enlighten
d) slant
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PART V
INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the correct answer and check the box corresponding to the correct
answer. You may use pencil and paper to make calculations. However, do not use
outside assistance such as a calculator, etc.
Y o u s h o u l d h a v e c h o s e n b ( 1 7 ) f o r S a m p l e A a n d c ( 9 ) f o r S a m p l e B .
Sample A: The next number in the
series 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, is:
a) 21
b) 17
c) 19
d) 30
e) 78
Sample B: Production for five
people was as follows: 8 units, 11
units, 6 units, 12 units, 8 units.
What was their average produc-
tion in units?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
e) 11
1: The next number in the series
2, 5, 11, 20, 32, 47, is:
a) 25
b) 56
c) 65
d) 66
e) 74
2: The next number in the series
38, 36, 30, 28, 22, is:
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
d) 18
e) 20
3: The next number in the series
1, 3, 9, 27, 81, is:
a) 12
b) 97
c) 134
d) 243
e) 278
4: The next number in the series
9, 4, 10, 5, 11, 6, is:
a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 11
e) 12
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9: The next number in the series
20, 23, 28, 14, 17, 22, 11, is:
a) 12
b) 14
c) 15
d) 16
e) 17
6: The next number in the series
13, 18, 16, 21, 19, is:
a) 22
b) 23
c) 24
d) 25
e) 26
8: The next number in the series
46, 45, 43, 40, 36 is:
a) 29
b) 30
c) 31
d) 32
e) 33
12: The next number in the series
18, 9, 11, 14, 7, 9, 12, is:
a) 5
b) 6
c) 14
d) 16
e) 20
5: You want to get an oil change every 4,000
miles. How many oil changes do you get in
a year driving 1000 miles a month?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
7: The next number in the series
4, 12, 6, 12, 36, 18, 36, is:
a) 108
b) 112
c) 128
d) 130
e) 134
10: Your restaurant bill was $25.00. You
generously tipped the waiter 20% of
that amount. How much was the tip?
a) $3
b) $4
c) $5
d) $7
e) $8
11: You can walk 2.5 miles per hour. How
many hours will it take you to walk
12.5 miles?
a) 4.5
b) 5.0
c) 5.5
d) 6.0
e) 6.5
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15: A tire dealer sells 2 tires for as much as he
paid for 3 tires. He paid $240 for a dozen
tires. What is the total profit on 12 tires?
a) $120
b) $180
c) $240
d) $360
e) $385
13: Lamps which cost $120 wholesale are
sold for $192, at a profit of $6 per lamp.
How many lamps were in the shipment?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
e) 13
14: Jack earned twice as much as Mary and
Jill earned $8 more than Mary. Who
made the most money?
a) Jack
b) Mary
c) Jill
d) Can not answer
16: What will the last payment be to pay off
a $1,250 computer plus 8% sales tax
with monthly payments of $120?
a) $10
b) $11
c) $12
d) $20
e) $30
17: Four people are in a room. Each shakes
hands with each of the others once. How
many handshakes are there?
a) 6
b) 10
c) 12
d) 16
e) 22
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1: dog : canine :: cat :
a) bovine
b) feline
c) ovine
d) ursine
4: system : procedure :: task :
a) plan
b) activity
c) process
d) strategy
2: fish : water :: cow :
a) forest
b) city
c) pasture
d) desert
5: clear : transparent :: opaque:
a) color
b) murky
c) fuzzy
d) open
3: sun : solar :: moon :
a) orbit
b) lunar
c) planet
d) space
6: drive : energy :: patience:
a) tolerance
b) clarity
c) verve
d) impulsivity
PART VI INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the correct answer and check the box corresponding to the correct an-
swer. Do not use outside assistance such as a dictionary, etc.
Sample: black : gray :: red:
(black is to gray as red is to _________)
a) white
b) pink
c) green
d) blue
Y o u s h o u l d h a v e c h o s e n b ( p i n k ) .
7: vision : visual :: hearing:
a) tactile
b) auditory
c) olfactory
d) thought
8: any : some :: all:
a) every
b) many
c) one
d) few
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13: develop : assess :: train:
a) measure
b) change
c) move
d) educate
9: buff : smooth :: whittle:
a) cut
b) build
c) start
d) join
15: response : stimuli :: reaction:
a) ability
b) event
c) movement
d) time
10: frog : dinosaur :: whale:
a) mouse
b) fish
c) bird
d) snake
16: convent : cloister :: eyrie:
a) hide
b) nest
c) open
d) show
11: passive : change :: active:
a) movement
b) increase
c) flight
d) stagnation
17: transition : change :: immobility:
a) staticism
b) flow
c) mobility
d) dynamicism
12: dismiss : abandon :: accept:
a) forgive
b) require
c) obtain
d) fire
18: rotate : energy :: stop:
a) brake
b) start
c) run
d) push
14: performance : completion :: energy:
a) action
b) inertia
c) rest
d) maintain
19: band : frequency :: spectrum:
a) time
b) color
c) height
d) width
20: centrifuge : inertia :: wheel:
a) speed
b) ascent
c) rotation
d) ride
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