NAPOLCOM Exams (Napolcom Verbal) – Page 15

#303. If you were involved in an altercation, you
A had a heated argument.
B had an accident.
C served in a war.
D were part of a conspiracy.
Answer: had a heated argument.
#304. If you are a contentious person, you
A believe in “an eye for an eye.”
B re usually right.
C are very competitive and quarrelsome
D always try to keep the peace.
Answer: are very competitive and quarrelsome
#305. If you are part of a cabal, you
A are involved in a secret plot.
B belong to the majority.
C are fighting against the enemy
D are participating in a protest.
Answer: are involved in a secret plot.
#306. If you are a bellicose leader, you
A do everything in your power to avoid war
B are eager to wage war.
C remain neutral during international conflicts
D treat all citizens equally
Answer: are eager to wage war.
#307. If an apocalypse is near, you can expect
A a period of extended peace.
B a time of anarchy.
C an invasion
D total devastation and destruction.
Answer: total devastation and destruction.
#308. If your country suffers an incursion, your territory
A has had a natural disaster
B has seceded to form a new state.
C has been invaded.
D is in a depression.
Answer: has been invaded.
#309. If you meet your nemesis, you meet
A the leader of your country.
B the cause of your misfortunes.
C the person who decides your fate.
D your guardian angel.
Answer: the cause of your misfortunes.
#310. If you pillage a village, you
A set it on fire.
B destroy it with bombs.
C ransack it and steal as much as you can.
D negotiate peace between warring tribes.
Answer: ransack it and steal as much as you can.
#311. If you are a placid person, you
A are disloyal.
B are usually calm and peaceful.
C are not to be trusted.
D are always trying to pick a fight.
Answer: are usually calm and peaceful.
#312. If you plan a reprisal, you
A plan to surrender.
B plan to retaliate.
C plan to desert the army.
D hope to negotiate a cease-fire.
Answer: plan to retaliate.
#313. The main protagonist acted out the part with great elan.
A Great pride
B Memorized dialogue
C Supervised movements
D Enthusiasm and style
Answer: Enthusiasm and style
#314. Her immaculate image was destroyed by the latest rumors about her that circulated in the social media.
A Beautiful
B Spotless
C Exciting
D Protected
Answer: Spotless
#315. He is a wine connoisseur and he can tell a good wine by merely having a sip.
A Expert
B Seller
C Manufacturer
D Drinker
Answer: Expert
#316. The newly-opened store attracts more customers because of its lively, easy-to-remember slogan.
A Song
B Advertisement
C Promo
D Jingle
Answer: Jingle
#317. The loquacious little bird was stationed at the lobby of the hotel to greet the guests.
A Colorful
B Talkative
C Crooning
D Beautiful
Answer: Talkative
#318. You cannot help but notice his profane activities being a religious man himself.
A Respectful
B Modest
C Irreverent
D Illegal
Answer: Irreverent
#319. The wealthy couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in their palatial mansion in Makati's millionaires' district.
A Spanish-styled
B Spacious
C Ancestral home
D Architecturally-modern
Answer: Spacious
#320. The color of the walls is so drab it needs to be repainted.
A Simple and common
B Very ugly
C Drearily dull
D Lacking in elegance
Answer: Drearily dull
#321. Being the scion of a wealthy patriarch, the family enjoys a good life.
A Paintings
B Family
C Descendant
D Relative
Answer: Descendant
#322. After receiving a lump sum for his pension, he splurged a large amount on clothes and fancy accessories.
A Invested on
B Spent extravagantly
C Gave generously
D Deposited immediately
Answer: Spent extravagantly