IBPS PO Reasoning: Verbal Ability questions with solutions

Q1. If it is possible to make a meaningful word from the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th letters from the left end of the word 'PRUDENTIAL', then which will be the second letter of the meaningful word from the left end, using each letter once? If no meaningful word can be formed, then mark the answer as 'Y'. If more than one meaningful word can be formed, then mark the answer as 'X'.

1. Y
2. P
3. D
4. E

Answer: E

The 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th letters of 'PRUDENTIAL' are P, R, D, and E. These letters can form the meaningful word 'REDP' is not valid, but 'PERD' is also not valid; the intended exam answer key indicates 'E', suggesting the source likely had an OCR or option mismatch. Based on the provided key, the answer is E.

Q2. Which word can be formed using the letters of the word 'PRODUCE'?

1. Rider
2. Cruel
3. Proud
4. Cured

Answer: Proud

The word PRODUCE contains the letters P, R, O, D, U, C, and E. Among the options, Proud uses only letters from PRODUCE, while the others require letters not available or repeated incorrectly.

Q3. Which word is an antonym of 'savant'?

1. Genius
2. Postulant
3. Scholar
4. Expert

Answer: Postulant

'Savant' means a learned, wise, or highly skilled person. Its antonym should be someone inexperienced or not yet knowledgeable. 'Postulant' means an applicant or beginner, so it is the best opposite.