Infosys Verbal Ability Test

Vocabulary and Grammar:

1) Synonyms and Antonyms: Synonyms and antonyms
are a common part of the Verbal Ability section. In this
part, candidates are required to identify words with
similar or opposite meanings. For example:
• Synonym Example: Choose the synonym for the
word “abundant.”
• a) Scarce
• b) Plentiful
• c) Rare
• d) Limited
• Answer: b) Plentiful
• Antonym Example: Choose the antonym for the
word “benevolent.”
• a) Kind
• b) Generous
• c) Malevolent
• d) Charitable
• Answer: c) Malevolent
2) Sentence Correction: Sentence correction questions
test the candidate’s ability to spot and correct
grammatical errors. The candidate is given a sentence
with an error and asked to choose the correct option.
For example:
• Example: Choose the correct sentence.
• a) She and him are going to the market.
• b) Her and he are going to the market.
• c) She and he are going to the market.
• d) She and he are going to the market.
• Answer: d) She and he are going to the market.
3) Idioms and Phrases: This section tests the
candidate’s knowledge of common idioms and phrases.
Candidates must understand the meaning of these
expressions and how they are used in sentences. For
example:
• Example: Choose the correct meaning of the
phrase “a blessing in disguise.”
• a) A mixed blessing
• b) An apparent misfortune that ends up
having good results
• c) A visible misfortune
• d) A difficult situation
 • Answer: b) An apparent misfortune that ends up
having good results
4) Parts of Speech: Questions on parts of speech focus
on identifying and correctly using different parts of
speech, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
For example:
• Example: Identify the noun in the sentence: “The
dog ran quickly.”
• a) Dog
• b) Ran
• c) Quickly
• d) The
• Answer: a) Dog
Reading Comprehension:
1) Passage-based Questions (Summary, Inference,
Comprehension): Reading comprehension involves
understanding a passage and answering questions
based on it. These questions test the candidate’s ability
to summarise, infer, and comprehend the information
provided in the passage. For example:
• Example Passage: “Infosys has grown from a small
IT company into a global leader. The company’s
 focus on innovation and customer satisfaction has
helped it achieve significant milestones.”
• Summary Question: What is the primary focus
of Infosys?
• Answer: Innovation and customer
satisfaction.
• Inference Question: What can be inferred
about Infosys’ growth?
• Answer: Infosys has achieved significant
milestones due to its focus on innovation
and customer satisfaction.
2) Critical Reasoning: Critical reasoning questions
require candidates to analyse and evaluate arguments
presented in a passage. These questions test logical
thinking and the ability to draw conclusions. For
example:
• Example: “If Infosys continues to innovate, it will
remain a leader in the IT industry.” What can be
inferred from this statement?
• a) Infosys is currently a leader in the IT industry.
• b) Infosys does not innovate.
• c) Infosys will lose its leadership position.
• d) Innovation is not important for Infosys.
 • Answer: a) Infosys is currently a leader in the IT
industry.
Verbal Analogies:
1) Identifying Relationships Between Words: Verbal
analogies test the candidate’s ability to recognize
relationships between words. For example:
• Example: “Bird is to Fly as Fish is to ____.”
• a) Swim
• b) Jump
• c) Crawl
• d) Walk
• Answer: a) Swim
Infosys Quantitative Aptitude Test
Arithmetic:
1) Number Systems: Number systems involve the study
of integers, fractions, and decimals. Candidates need to
understand the properties and operations of these
numbers. For example:
• Example: What is the sum of the first 10 natural
numbers?
• a) 55
• b) 50
 • c) 45
• d) 60
• Answer: a) 55
2) Fractions and Decimals: Questions in this area test
the candidate’s ability to perform operations with
fractions and decimals. For example:
• Example: Simplify the following fraction: 3/4 × 2/5
• a) 1/10
• b) 3/10
• c) 6/20
• d) 3/20
• Answer: b) 3/10
3) Percentages: Percentages involve calculating parts of
a whole in terms of 100. Candidates should be able to
convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages,
and solve related problems. For example:
• Example: If 30% of a number is 45, what is the
number?
• a) 100
• b) 150
• c) 120
• d) 130
 • Answer: b) 150
4) Ratio and Proportion: Ratio and proportion
problems involve comparing quantities and
determining the relationship between them. For
example:
• Example: The ratio of apples to oranges in a basket
is 3:2. If there are 18 apples, how many oranges
are there?
• a) 9
• b) 12
• c) 15
• d) 10
• Answer: b) 12
5) Average: The average (or mean) is calculated by
dividing the sum of values by the number of values.
Candidates should be able to solve problems involving
averages. For example:
• Example: Find the average of the numbers 4, 8, 10,
12, and 16.
• a) 8
• b) 10
• c) 12
 • d) 14
• Answer: b) 10
6) Simple and Compound Interest: Simple interest is
calculated on the principal amount, while compound
interest is calculated on the principal and the
accumulated interest. For example:
• Simple Interest Example: Calculate the simple
interest on a sum of $1000 at 5% per annum for 2
years.
• a) $50
• b) $100
• c) $75
• d) $120
• Answer: b) $100
• Compound Interest Example: Calculate the
compound interest on a sum of $2000 at 10% per
annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
• a) $400
• b) $420
• c) $440
• d) $460
• Answer: c) $440
Algebra:
1) Equations (Linear, Quadratic): Solving linear and
quadratic equations is a key skill in algebra. Candidates
should be comfortable with finding the roots of
equations. For example:
• Linear Equation Example: Solve the equation
2x+5=132x + 5 = 132x+5=13.
• a) 3
• b) 4
• c) 5
• d) 6
• Answer: a) 4
• Quadratic Equation Example: Solve the equation
x2−5x+6=0 x^2 – 5x + 6 = 0 x 2−5x+6=0.
• a) 2, 3
• b) 1, 4
• c) 3, 5
• d) 2, 5
• Answer: a) 2, 3
2) Inequalities: Inequality problems involve finding the
range of values that satisfy a given condition. For
example:
 • Example: Solve the inequality 3x−4>53x – 4 >
53x−4>5.
• a) x>3x > 3x>3
• b) x<3x < 3x<3
• c) x>93x > \frac{9}{3}x>39
• d) x>1x > 1x>1
• Answer: a) x>3x > 3x>3
3) Logarithms: Logarithm questions test the
candidate’s understanding of logarithmic functions and
their properties. For example:
• Example: Solve for xxx in the equation
log⁡2(x)=3\log_2(x) = 3log2(x)=3.
• a) 8
• b) 4
• c) 16
• d) 2
• Answer: a) 8
Geometry:
1) Lines, Angles, Triangles: Geometry questions often
involve finding angles, areas, and perimeters of
geometric shapes. For example:
 • Example: In a right-angled triangle, one angle is
30°. What is the measure of the other non-right
angle?
• a) 45°
• b) 60°
• c) 90°
• d) 50°
• Answer: b) 60°
2) Quadrilaterals: Questions about quadrilaterals focus
on their properties, including area and perimeter
calculations. For example:
• Example: What is the area of a rectangle with
length 8 cm and width 4 cm?
• a) 32 cm²
• b) 24 cm²
• c) 16 cm²
• d) 12 cm²
• Answer: a) 32 cm²
3) Circles: Circle-related questions may involve
calculating the circumference, area, or solving
problems involving tangents and chords. For example:
 • Example: Find the area of a circle with a radius of 7
cm.
• a) 154 cm²
• b) 44 cm²
• c) 22 cm²
• d) 77 cm²
• Answer: a) 154 cm²
Data Interpretation:
1) Tables: Data interpretation questions require
analysing data presented in tables and answering
related questions. For example:
• Example: A table shows the sales of different
products over a month. If Product A sold 150 units
and Product B sold 200 units, what is the
percentage increase in sales from Product A to
Product B?
• a) 25%
• b) 33.33%
• c) 50%
• d) 66.67%
• Answer: b) 33.33%
2) Bar Graphs: Bar graph questions involve interpreting
data displayed as bars. For example:
• Example: A bar graph shows the number of books
sold in five months. If 120 books were sold in
January and 180 in February, what is the
percentage increase in February sales compared to
January?
• a) 50%
• b) 40%
• c) 30%
• d) 60%
• Answer: a) 50%
3) Line Graphs: Line graph questions involve
interpreting trends over time. For example:
• Example: A line graph shows the temperature in a
city over a week. If the temperature was 30°C on
Monday and 35°C on Tuesday, what is the increase
in temperature?
• a) 5°C
• b) 10°C
• c) 15°C
• d) 20°C
 • Answer: a) 5°C
4) Pie Charts: Pie chart questions involve interpreting
proportions represented as slices of a pie. For example:
• Example: A pie chart shows the distribution of a
household’s monthly budget. If 25% of the budget
is allocated to groceries, what fraction does this
represent?
• a) 1/8
• b) 1/4
• c) 1/5
• d) ⅙
• Answer: b) 1/4
• Explanation: 25% is equivalent to 1/4.
Infosys Logical Reasoning Test
Analytical Reasoning:
1) Blood Relations: Blood relation questions test the
candidate’s ability to determine relationships within a
family based on given information. For example:
• Example: If John is the brother of Sarah, and Sarah
is the daughter of Mary, what is John’s relationship
to Mary?
• a) Son
 • b) Nephew
• c) Brother
• d) Uncle
• Answer: a) Son
3) Venn Diagrams: Venn diagram questions involve
using diagrams to represent relationships between
different sets. For example:
• Example: If a Venn diagram shows that all dogs are
animals, but not all animals are dogs, which of the
following statements is true?
• a) All animals are dogs.
• b) Some animals are not dogs.
• c) No animals are dogs.
• d) All animals are dogs.
• Answer: b) Some animals are not dogs.
4) Coding-Decoding: Coding-decoding questions
involve interpreting a code language based on given
rules. For example:
• Example: If ‘CAT’ is coded as ‘DBU’, how is ‘DOG’
coded?
• a) EPJ
• b) EPH
 • c) FPI
• d) EPH
• Answer: b) EPH
5) Series and Patterns: Series and pattern questions
involve identifying the next
• Example: What is the next number in the series 2,
4, 8, 16?
• a) 18
• b) 24
• c) 32
• d) 30
• Answer: c) 32
• Example: Identify the next letter in the series A, C,
F, J, O.
• a) M
• b) P
• c) Q
• d) R
• Answer: b) P
Verbal Reasoning:
1) Syllogisms: Syllogism questions test the ability to
draw logical conclusions from given premises. For
example:
• Example: All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade
quickly. Therefore, some roses fade quickly. Is this
conclusion:
• a) True
• b) False
• c) Cannot be determined
• d) None of the above
• Answer: c) Cannot be determined
2) Statements and Conclusions: These questions
require evaluating whether conclusions logically follow
from given statements. For example:
• Example: Statement: “All cats are animals.”
Conclusion 1: “Some animals are cats.” Conclusion
2: “No animals are cats.” Which conclusions are
valid?
• a) Only Conclusion 1
• b) Only Conclusion 2
• c) Both Conclusions
• d) Neither Conclusion
 • Answer: a) Only Conclusion 1
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
1) Picture Puzzles: Picture puzzles require recognizing
patterns or solving visual problems. For example:
• Example: Identify the missing piece in a series of
pictures where each picture follows a specific
pattern.
• a) Piece A
• b) Piece B
• c) Piece C
• d) Piece D
• Answer: (Depending on the pattern, the correct
piece would be identified.)
2) Cube and Dice Puzzles: These puzzles involve
visualising the arrangement of dice or cubes and
predicting their appearance from different
perspectives. For example:
• Example: If a cube has six faces numbered 1 to 6,
and one face shows 1, which number will be
opposite to 1?
• a) 6
• b) 5
 • c) 4
• d) 3
• Answer: a) 6
3) Mirror Images: Mirror image questions test the
ability to identify how objects would appear in a mirror.
For example:
• Example: How will the letter ‘B’ look in a mirror?
• a) ‘B’
• b) ‘D’
• c) ‘E’
• d) ‘8’
• Answer: b) ‘D’
4) Paper Folding: Paper folding questions involve
visualising the result of folding a piece of paper and
making holes. For example:
• Example: If a paper is folded once and then a hole
is punched through it, how many holes will appear
after unfolding?
• a) 1
• b) 2
• c) 4
• d) 8
• Answer: b) 2