Question 1

What is the next number in the series?
243   -81   27   -9   3   __?__

Accepted Answer

The pattern is n ÷(-3), ÷(-3), ÷(-3), ÷(-3)…
The pattern divides each number by -3.
243 ÷ (-3) = -81 ÷ (-3) = 27 ÷ (-3)= -9 ÷ (-3) = 3 ÷ (-3) = -1

Question 2

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

The early bird catches the worm means that the person who arrives first or starts working first has the best chances for success.
First come, first served means that the first person to arrives is the first person to receive the benefits.
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Bad news travels fast means that when something bad happens, people learn of it very quickly-much faster than when something good happens.
As you sow so shall you reap means that if you have done bad to others in the past, you will have bad things happen to you in the future, and vice versa.
Any port in a storm means that in difficult times, people welcome any source of relief.

Question 3

Rearrange all of the words below to make the best sentence. Write the last letter of the last word as your answer.
dog A bites barking never

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rearrange all of the words below to...

Question 4

What is the next number in the series?
8   32   128   512   2048   __?__

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the next number in the...

Question 5

How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Accepted Answer

There are two pairs of duplicates:
DD Betts = DD Betts
Ste. Mec. = Ste. Mec.
These pairs are not exact duplicates:
Brian, J  ≠ Brian, J.
L. Kyle  ≠ I. Kyle
Crain, RJ ≠ Crain, R.J.

Question 6

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Proverbs are short sayings that express a traditionally held truth or piece of advice.
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A golden hammer breaks an iron door conveys the idea that even the most difficult things can be done with excellent resources.
Give a dog a bad name and hang him expresses that once one has lost one's reputation, it is very hard to regain it and difficult to overcome.
He that has an ill name is half hanged conveys the idea that one who has a bad reputation is in a difficult situation, which is hard to overcome.
It's ill waiting for dead men's shoes expresses that one should not be eager for someone to die in order for something to be inherited.
The work proves the worker expresses that a person is known by the work that he or she completes.
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Give a dog a bad name and hang him and He that has an ill name is half hanged are similar because they both express the importance of reputation, and how a damaged reputation can be difficult to overcome.

Question 7

Revenge is a dish best served cold. He who lives by the sword dies by the sword. These sentences are:

Accepted Answer

Proverbs are short sayings that express a traditionally held truth or piece of advice.
Revenge is a dish best served cold expresses the idea that emotional detachment is important when one takes revenge.
He who lives by the sword dies by the sword conveys the idea that those who take on the path of violence against others can expect violence to be used against themselves.
These two proverbs are neither similar nor contradictory.

Question 8

Practice makes perfect. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. These sentences are:

Accepted Answer

Proverbs are short sayings that express a traditionally held truth or piece of advice.
Practice makes perfect expresses that if someone devotes enough time, dedication, and persistence to something, he or she will master the skill.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy expresses that too much work and dedication will make someone dull and not interesting.
Therefore, these two proverbs are contradictory.

Question 9

One hand washes the other. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. These sentences are:

Accepted Answer

Both one hand washes the other and you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours mean that one person helps another person with the understanding that the help will be reciprocated.

Question 10

Two of the following proverbs have contradictory meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Slow and steady wins the race means that if you work slowly but constantly you will succeed far better than if you work hastily but do not continue to the end.
Time and tide wait for no one means that we cannot stop the passage of time, so we should hurry up and get things done while we have the chance.
These proverbs impart contradictory advice. The first says to take your time to work carefully, while the second encourages you to work quickly.
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Pride comes before the fall means that if you're too arrogant or conceited something bad will happen to you that makes you look foolish.
Put your best foot forward means that you should strive to do your best in any situation.
Out of sight, out of mind means that people often forget others when they are no longer present.

Question 11

What is the next number in the series?
7   14   21   28   35   __?__

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the next number in the...

Question 12

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Put your best foot forward means that you should always try your best no matter the situation.
First impressions are most lasting means that people should always try to do their best because that impression will last.
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If two or more people are as thick as thieves, they are very good friends and share their secrets.
Beggars can't be choosers means that people without options must accept whatever is being offered.
Beauty is only skin deep means that physical beauty has no relation to goodness. In other words, character is more important than looks.

Question 13

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Make hay while the sun shines means that we should do things while the opportunity to do them lasts.
Strike while the iron is hot means that we should act on opportunities while the opportunity to do them lasts.
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Rome wasn't built in a day means that a complex task takes time and effort and should therefore not be rushed.
Rob Peter to pay Paul means that you take something away from one person in order to pay another, leaving the first person at a disadvantage.
Actions speak louder than words means that the things we do are much more important than the things that we say.

Question 14

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Fair words fill not the belly and Fine words butter no parsnip mean that nothing can be achieved by flattery or empty promises.
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A picture is worth a thousand words means that a picture tells a story as well as-or even better than-mere words.
A word to the wise is sufficient means that a wise person can take a hint and does not need to be told twice to do or not do something.
Many a true word is spoken in jest means that a humorous remark may turn out to be very accurate after all.

Question 15

Rearrange the following words to make a true statement. Select the last letter of the last word as your answer.
Rich    than   Better  fortunate

Accepted Answer

The sentence, when rearranged, should read:
Better fortunate than rich.
Some may say it is better to be rich than fortunate, but "better fortunate than rich" is how the saying goes.

Question 16

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Proverbs are short sayings that express a traditionally held truth or piece of advice.
Better the devil you know, than the devil you don't expresses the idea that it is better to deal with someone or something that you are familiar with, even if it is not ideal, instead of taking the risk with an unknown person or thing.
A chain is as strong as its weakest link conveys the idea that a team or group is only as strong as its weakest member.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you expresses that one should not act out against those on whom one depends.
The early bird gets the worm conveys the idea that one who is quick to act will find success.
First come, first served expresses the idea that one who arrives quickly for an opportunity will be awarded by being served first.
The early bird gets the worm and First come, first served are similar in that they both convey the idea that if one acts quickly, he or she will be awarded with success.

Question 17

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Proverbs are short sayings that express a traditionally held truth or piece of advice.
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Look before you leap warns not to jump into something hastily, and to employ some judgment before making a decision.
Haste makes waste expresses that being too quick to do things leads to careless and wasteful mistakes.
All good things must come to an end conveys the idea that everything has an ending, no matter how good it is, and one cannot keep having fun forever.
Curiosity killed the cat expresses that being too inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.
Penny wise and pound foolish expresses that although one is wise or careful when it comes to small things, he or she may not be careful enough when it comes to important, or larger, things.
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Look before you leap and Haste makes waste are similar because they both warn against jumping into something quickly, as this can lead to dreadful outcomes.

Question 18

How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Accepted Answer

There is only one pair of duplicates:
Barney, B.B. = Barney, B.B.
These pairs are not exact duplicates:
Steves, J.C.≠ Steven, J.C.
Roberts, G. ≠ Robbins, G.
Blue, DJ ≠ Blue, D.J.
Kevin C. ≠ Kelvin C.

Question 19

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Accepted Answer

Proverbs are short sayings that express a traditionally held truth or piece of advice.
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It's an ill wind that blows nobody good expresses the idea that no matter how bad something is, something can be gained.
Every cloud has a silver lining conveys that every negative situation has a positive aspect as well.
The tongue is the enemy of the neck warns that saying the wrong thing could get you into trouble.
Every bullet has its billet warns that fate plays an important part in human affairs by using the example that each bullet is meant for a specific target.
Any publicity is good publicity infers that having publicity is good in all cases, even if it is bad publicity.
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It's an ill wind that blows nobody good and Every cloud has a silver lining have similar meanings because they emphasize that while something may be negative, something can be gained, or positive aspects can be understood.

Question 20

Rearrange all of the words below to make the best sentence. Which word should come JUST BEFORE "you"?
You for dinner the Thank delicious

Accepted Answer

The sentence should read:
Thank you for the delicious dinner.
The word that comes just before "you" is "Thank."

Exam 2: Wonderlic SLE-Q Practice Test

What is the next number in the series? 243 -81 27 -9 3 ?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Rearrange all of the words below to make the best sentence. Write the last letter of the last word as your answer. dog A bites barking never

What is the next number in the series? 8 32 128 512 2048 ?

How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Revenge is a dish best served cold. He who lives by the sword dies by the sword. These sentences are:

Practice makes perfect. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. These sentences are:

One hand washes the other. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. These sentences are:

Two of the following proverbs have contradictory meanings. Which ones are they?

What is the next number in the series? 7 14 21 28 35 ?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Rearrange the following words to make a true statement. Select the last letter of the last word as your answer. Rich than Better fortunate

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Rearrange all of the words below to make the best sentence. Which word should come JUST BEFORE "you"? You for dinner the Thank delicious

Exam 2: Wonderlic SLE-Q Practice Test

What is the next number in the series? 243 -81 27 -9 3 __?__

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Rearrange all of the words below to make the best sentence. Write the last letter of the last word as your answer. dog A bites barking never

What is the next number in the series? 8 32 128 512 2048 __?__

How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Revenge is a dish best served cold. He who lives by the sword dies by the sword. These sentences are:

Practice makes perfect. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. These sentences are:

One hand washes the other. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. These sentences are:

Two of the following proverbs have contradictory meanings. Which ones are they?

What is the next number in the series? 7 14 21 28 35 __?__

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Rearrange the following words to make a true statement. Select the last letter of the last word as your answer. Rich than Better fortunate

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. Which ones are they?

Rearrange all of the words below to make the best sentence. Which word should come JUST BEFORE "you"? You for dinner the Thank delicious

What is the next number in the series? 243 -81 27 -9 3 ?

What is the next number in the series? 8 32 128 512 2048 ?

What is the next number in the series? 7 14 21 28 35 ?