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Sample Text Completion Question 
He ______________ the article’s ideas with current events to demonstrate how closely they were
related. 
A nixed 
B aligned 
C juxtaposed 

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 D juggled 
E 
merged 
Sentence Equivalence 
Similar to the Text Completion questions, Sentence Equivalence questions also rely heavily on vocabulary and your ability
to use context clues to identify the correct answer. Each section of the Verbal Reasoning assessment will contain 4−5 
Sentence Equivalence questions. 
Sentence Equivalence prompts are usually one sentence long and contain one blank. Your task is to identify 
answer choices that can be inserted into the blank and have the sentence retain the same meaning. 
Sample Sentence Equivalence Question 
You cannot become a certified personal trainer without completing the _____________ fitness
test and client contact hours. 
A typical 
B requisite 
C optional 
D mandatory 
E 
physical 
F 
staid
How to Prepare for the Verbal Reasoning Section
In addition to the strategies we will explore in the subsequent chapters, there are several tools included in this text to

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help you hone your approach to the Verbal Reasoning section. 
Vocabulary Lists 
Having a strong vocabulary is key as it plays a critical role in the Verbal Reasoning section. The vocabulary lists in
Appendix 1 of this text provide you with commonly used words on the exams. Appendix 2 provides an overview of
prefixes, suffixes, and root words to help you better understand words you may not know. 
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Practice Sets and Explanations 
Use this book’s practice tests and chapter sets to apply the strategies discussed in the Verbal Reasoning chapters. Then
review the explanations given in each answer key to help you gain a better understanding of how to arrive at correct
answer choices while avoiding tricky answer choices meant to distract you.