Wonderlic Test (A) Questions and Answers

WONDERLIC TEST A
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This is a test of your problem-solving skills. The test is composed of questions of various types.
Below is an example of a question and its corresponding answer:
Example No. 1
HARVEST is the opposite of:
1) 2) obtain 2) encourage 3) continue 4) exist 5) sow
The correct answer is "seeding". The correct word has the number 5). Therefore, the number 5 is
written on the answer sheet in box No. 1 of the examples.
Example No. 2
Answer the following question yourself:
Paper sells for 23 cents a notebook. How much will 4 notebooks cost?
The correct answer is 92 cents. 92" should be written on the answer sheet in box No. 2 of the
examples.
Example No. 3
HOUSE/HOUSE What is the relationship between the meaning of these words?
1) 2) similar 2) opposite 3) neither similar nor opposite
The correct answer is "neither similar nor opposite", which is answer number 3; all you have to do is
write the number "3" on the answer sheet in box #3 of the examples.
This test consists of 50 questions. You probably won't have time to answer all of them, but you
should still try. After the examiner tells you that you may begin, you will have exactly 12 minutes
to answer as many questions as you can. Do not rush, because you may make mistakes and it is
necessary to get as many correct answers as possible. The questions will become increasingly
difficult and we recommend that you answer them in the order in which they appear. Do not take
too long to solve a problem. Once the test begins, the examiner will not respond to any inquiries.
Now, put the pencil aside and wait until the examiner tells you to begin.
Do not turn the sheet over until instructed to do

so.
1. The last month of the year is:
1) January 2) March 3) July 4) December 5) October
2. CAPTURE is the opposite of:

1) Place 2) Freedom 3) Risk 4) Venture 5) Displeasure
3. All of the words below are similar to each other. Which one bears the least resemblance to the
other?
1) January 2) August 3) Wednesday 4) October 5) December
4. Answer Yes or No: R.P.I means "pray to God for him".
5. In the following words: Which one is different from the others?

1) Troop 2) Group 3) Participate 4) Pack 5) Quadrille
6. USUAL is the opposite of:

1) Rare 2) Usual 3) Regular 4) Consistent 5) Always
7. With which figure can two equilateral triangles be made?
8. See the row of numbers below. Which number should come next? 8 4 2 1 1/2
1/4 1/8
9. Customer - Consumer, these words have:

1) Equal in meaning 2 ) C o n t r a d i c t o r y 3 ) N o t e q u a l o r c o n t r a d i c t o r y
10. Which of the words below is related to smell, as chewing is with teeth?
1) Sweetness 2) Pestilence 3) Smell 4) Nose 5) Clean
11. SUMMER is the opposite of:

1) Holidays 2) Autumn 3) Winter 4) Spring 5) Snow
12. An airplane flies 300 meters in ½ second. At this same speed, how many meters will it travel
in 10 seconds? 6000m
13. Assume that the first two statements are true. The last one is:
1) True 2 ) F a l s e 3 ) N o t v e r y t r u e
These children are normal. All normal children are active. These children are active.
14. REMOTE is the opposite of:

1) Isolated 2) Nearby 3) Far away 4) Precipitated 5) Precise
15. Lemons are sold at 3 for 10 cents. How much will a dozen and a half cost? 60 ctv
16. How many of the 5 quantities below are identical to each other? 2
17. Imagine arranging the following words so that they make a true statement. Then write the last
letter of the last word as the answer to this problem. Always a verb or a has. 0
18. A 5-year-old boy has a sister who is twice his age. When the boy is 8 years old, how old
will his sister be? 13
19. BAZO - VASO, these words have:

1) Meaning Equal 2) Contradictory 3) Not the same or contradictory
1) True 2) False 3) Not very true
Juan is the same age as Maria. Maria is younger than Guillermo. Juan is younger than Guillermo
21. A businessman bought several cars for $4000.ºº , sold them for $5000.ºº , earning
50.º in each car. How many cars do I buy? 20
22. Suppose you arrange the following words so that they make a complete sentence. If it
is a true reasoning put a (V) , if it is false a (F): Eggs lay all the chickens.
23. Two of the following proverbs have equal meaning. What are they?
1) Each sheep with its mate.
2) Like father, like son.
3) Breed crows and they will pluck out your eyes.
4) Tell me who you hang out with and I'll tell you who you are.
5) They are seeds from the same barn.
24. A Clock is set back 1 minute 18 seconds in 39 days. How many seconds is it delayed per day? 2
25. UP TO-UP TO. These words have:

1) Equal Meaning 2) Contradictory 3) Not equal or contradictory
26. Assume that the first two statements are correct. The last one is:
1) True 2)False 3)Not very true
All Quakers are pacifists. Some people in this room are Quakers. Some people in this room are
pacifists.
27. In 30 days a child saved $1.00. What was his average daily savings? 3 1/3 ctv
28. INGENIOUS - INGENUOUS, these words have:

29. 2 Men caught 36 fish: "X" caught 5 times as much as "Y". How many Pesco "Y"? 6
30. A rectangular tank, completely filled, contains 800 cubic meters of grain. If the tank is 8 meters
wide and 10 meters long. How deep is it? 10m
31. One of the following numbers in the following series does not fit in the series. Which one
should be in place?
1/2 1/4 1/8 1/10 1/16 1/32
32. Answer to this question "YES" or "NO": A.C. means: "Before Christ".
33. BELIEVER - GULLIBLE. These words have:

34. A skirt needs 2 ¼ meters of fabric. How many skirts can be made out of 45 meters?20
35. A clock was accurate at noon on Monday. At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, I had a 25-second delay. At
the same speed How much was delayed in half an hour? 1/4 sec.
36. Our baseball team lost 9 games this season. This was 3/8 of what they played. How many
games did you play this season? 24
37. What is the number that follows the following numbers? 1 .5 .25 .125 0.625
38. This is a geometric figure can be divided into two parts by a straight line, and these can be
joined together to form a perfect square. Mentally draw the line connecting the numbers and then
write those numbers on the answer sheet. 6-9
39. The meanings of the following sentences are:
1) Equal Meaning 2) Contradictory 3)Neither equal nor contradictory New
broom sweeps better Old shoes are more comfortable.
40. Of the 5 names mentioned have the same meaning, which are they?
Ferrara J.D. Ferrara J.D.
Villafaña M.O Villafañe M.O
Diaz F.E Dìez F.E
Palomar A.V Palomera A.V
Parrés A.O Parrés A.O
41. Two of the Proverbs below have the same meaning, which are they?
1) The one who is in the mud will want to put the other one in.
2) Better late than never
3) With the yardstick you measure by you shall be measured
4) Many a pity for many, but a comfort for fools
5) Barking dog does not bite
42. This geometric figure can be divided into two parts, in such a way that when joined in a certain
way it makes a perfect square. Draw such a line mentally by putting two of the numbers together,
then write down the numbers that give the correct result.
43. Which of the numbers in this group represents the smallest quantity? 10 1
.99 .33 11
44. The meanings of the following sentences are:

1) Similar 2) Contradictory 3) Neither the same nor contradictory
No one ever regretted his honesty. Honesty is praised but not paid.
45. a seller buys a crate containing 12 dozen Apples at $1.80 knows that two dozen will rot before
he sells them. At what price per dozen should he sell the good ones to earn one-third of the total
cost? 0.24 ctv
46. In the following words, which one is different from the others?
1) Colony 2) Companion 3) Flock 4) Bunch 5) Constellation
1) True 2)False 3) Doubtful Some
great men are ridiculed I have been ridiculed
I am a great man
48. Three men form a partnership and agree to split the profits equally. "X" invests $4500.ºº,
"Y" invests $3500.ºº and "Z" invests $2000.ºº. If earnings are
How much less does X receive than he should have received, if the profits had been
proportional to what each one invested?
$175
49. Four of the following 5 parts can be placed together in such a way that they form a triangle
Which four are they? 1,2,4,5
50. When printing a 30,000 word article, the printer decides to use two type sizes, using the larger
type, one page contains 1,200 words. Using the small type, one page contains 1,500 words. The
article should be spread over 22 sheets of a magazine.
How many pages should be used for the small type? 12
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1.- AMARGO is the opposite of:

1.- Acid 2.- penetrating 3.- sharp 4.- sweet 5.- sour
2.- The sixth month of the year is:

October 1. August 3.- May June
3.- In the following group of words, which one differs from the others?
1.- cinnamon2.- garlic 3.- parsley 4.- tobacco 5.- mint
4.- HAIR/HEAD What is the relationship between the meanings of these words?
1.- are similar 2.- are opposites 3.- neither similar nor opposite
5.- Examine the numbers shown below. What should the next number be?
49 42 35 28 21 14 7
1.- Lightweight 2.- broad 3.- massive 4.- bulky 5.-
immense
7.- FIEL is the opposite of:

1.- True 2.- loyal 3.- firm 4.- unfaithful 5.- insurance
8.- Sand sells for $ 0.085 per kilogram. How much money is saved by buying a 100 kg bag?
for $8,257? 243
9.- IMPEDE/IMPOSSIBLE What is the relationship between the meanings of these words?
10.- What is the relationship between the meanings of the following sentences?
ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD
APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING
11.- CLEAN is the opposite of:

1.- disinfect 2.- scrape 3.- rubbing 4.- dirtying 5.- wash
12.- Assume that the first two sentences are true. What can be said about the third one?
THE GUITAR IS IN TUNE WITH THE PIANO
THE PIANO IS TUNED WITH THE VIOLIN
THE VIOLIN IS IN TUNE WITH THE GUITAR
1.- is true 2.- is false 3.- nothing can be said
1.- Uneven 2.- inadequate 3.- inconsistent 4.- uniform 5.- opposite
THESE GIRLS ARE NORMAL PEOPLE
ALL NORMAL PEOPLE ARE ACTIVE
THESE GIRLS ARE ACTIVE
15.- Two of the following proverbs have a similar meaning. What are they?
1.- TO BAD WEATHER, GOOD FACE
2.- TO BREAD, BREAD AND WINE, WINE
3.- LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
4.- FOR LACK OF BREAD, CAKES ARE GOOD FOR NOTHING
5.- HE WHO GOES WRONG, ENDS BADLY
16.- TRIUMPH is the opposite of:

1.- conquer 2.- to lose 3.- win 4.- to expire 5.- master
17.- Arrange the following words so that they form a true sentence. Then write the first letter of
the second word as the answer.
"DE COSTAL OTRO HARINAES".
18.- ATTACK is the opposite of:

1.- help 2.- assault 3.- combat 4.- besiege 5.- ramming
19.- ILLICIT/ILITERATE. What is the relationship between the meanings of these words?
EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING.
THE CONSOLATION OF MANY, THE CONSOLATION OF FOOLS
21.- IDEA/IDEAL. What is the relationship between the meanings of these words?
22.- A boy is 15 years old and his sister is twice his age. When the boy turns 25, how old will
his sister be? 40
IN AN OPEN ARK, EVEN THE RIGHTEOUS SINS
THE OCCASION MAKES THE THIEF
24.- The following geometric figure can be cut with a straight line and divided into two parts
that can be assembled to form a perfect square. Draw that line joining two numbers and
then write those numbers as the answer. 15-21
8
6 7 9
5 10
11 14
4 13 15
3 12 16
2 21 17
22 18
1 23
24 20 19
25.- PROFIT/BENEVOLO. What is the relationship between the meanings of these words?
26.- Two of the following proverbs have similar meanings. What are they?
1.- PATIENCE IS THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRTUES
2.- MORE SKILL IS BETTER THAN STRENGTH
3.- OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND
4.- YOU CANNOT JUDGE THE HORSE BY THE HARNESS.
5.- TELL ME WHO YOU HANG OUT WITH AND I WILL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE.
GREAT MEN ARE IMPORTANT
I AM IMPORTANT
I AM A GREAT MAN
28.- PROUD is the opposite of:

1.- reserved 2.- haughty 3.- humble 4.- scorned 5.- arrogant
29.- In 66 days, a boy saved $1.98. What is the average amount saved per day? 0.03
30.- PITIFUL. What is the relationship between the meanings of these words?
31.- Among the five names in the following two columns. How many are exactly the same?
1. WATERHOUSE H.I. WATERHOUSE H.I.

2. LINDQUIST W.C. LUNDQUIST W.C.
3. POLLAUR A.S. POLLAUF A.S.
4. ROSENFELD F.E. ROSENFIELD F.E.
5. SIVERTSEN P.B. SIVERTSEN B.P.
THERE IS NO BLIND MAN WORSE THAN THE ONE WHO DOES NOT WANT TO SEE
IN THE LAND OF THE BLIND THE ONE-EYED MAN IS KING
33.- APPEAL is the opposite of:

1.- to beg 2.- implore 3.- beg 4.- deny 5.- invoke
34.- In the following group of number, which of them represents the smallest value?
10 3 2 0.8 0.88 0.96
GREAT MEN ARE APPLAUDED.
I AM APPLAUDED.
I AM A GREAT MAN.
36.- A clock struck the exact time at noon on Monday. At 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, it was 128
seconds late. How far behind every half hour? 2sec
37.- Two of the following proverbs have opposite meanings. What are they?
1.- GETTING UP EARLY DOES NOT MAKE YOU WAKE UP EARLIER
2.- A BIRD IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN A HUNDRED IN THE AIR.
3.- THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM.
4.- ONE SWALLOW DOES NOT MAKE A SUMMER
5.- THE MARRIED, THE HOUSE WANTS
38.- A train travels 70 m. in 0.1 second. At the same speed, how many meters will it travel in 3
seconds? 2100
39.- Arrange the following words to form a sentence. If the sentence is true, write a "V". If false,
write an "F".
"BODIES DOWN THE TOWARDS FALL"
MARIA CALLED GABRIELA.
GABRIELA CALLED JOSEFA.
MARIA DID NOT CALL JOSEFA.
41.- In the following series of numbers, one of them does not correspond to the sequence
established by the others. What should the number be?
1/16 1/8 ¼ ½ 1
42.- ASK is the opposite of:
1.- request 2.- crave 3.- demand 4.- ask 5.- to reject
43.- If the wire is sold at $ 0.0125 per meter. How many meters can you buy with one weight?
80
44.- The following geometric figure can be cut with a straight line and divided into two parts
that can be assembled to form a perfect square. Draw that line joining two numbers, and
then write those two numbers as the answer. 3-15
7
6 8
5 9
10
4
3 11
2 12
1
16 15 14 13
45.- When printing a 21,000-word article, a printer decides on two font sizes. Using the largest,
one page prints 1,200 words. Using the smallest, the page contains 1,500 words. The
article must occupy 16 full pages in the journal. How many pages can be printed using
large fonts? 10
46.- Two of the following proverbs have opposite meanings. What are they?
1.- THE OWNER IS KNOWN BY HIS HOUSE
2.- NEVER SAY: OF THIS WATER I WILL NOT DRINK.
3.- BETTER ALONE THAN IN BAD COMPANY
4.- WATER THAT YOU SHOULD NOT DRINK, LET IT FLOW
5.- EVEN IF A MONKEY WEARS SILK, SHE STAYS A MONKEY.
47.- A grocer buys a crate of fruit with 14 dozen and pays $ 4.50. He knows that 4 dozen will
be ruined before he sells them. At what price should you sell each dozen in good condition
to earn 1/3 of the total cost? 60
Some great men are ridiculed

I have been ridiculed
I am a great man
49.- What should be the next number in this series?

2 1 0.5 0.125 ¿?
50.- Three men form a partnership and agree to split the profits equally. Mr. X invests $ 4,500;
Mr. Y invests $ 4,500; and Mr. Z invests $ 1,000. If earnings are $1,500. how much less
money will Mr. X receive than if the profits were divided in proportion to the amounts
invested? 175

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WONDERLIC TEST A

Do not turn the sheet over until instructed to do

2. CAPTURE is the opposite of:

4. Answer Yes or No: R.P.I means "pray to God for him".

5. In the following words: Which one is different from the others?

6. USUAL is the opposite of:

7. With which figure can two equilateral triangles be made?

9. Customer - Consumer, these words have:

11. SUMMER is the opposite of:

14. REMOTE is the opposite of:

19. BAZO - VASO, these words have:

25. UP TO-UP TO. These words have:

28. INGENIOUS - INGENUOUS, these words have:

33. BELIEVER - GULLIBLE. These words have:

44. The meanings of the following sentences are:

1.- AMARGO is the opposite of:

2.- The sixth month of the year is:

7.- FIEL is the opposite of:

11.- CLEAN is the opposite of:

16.- TRIUMPH is the opposite of:

18.- ATTACK is the opposite of:

28.- PROUD is the opposite of:

1. WATERHOUSE H.I. WATERHOUSE H.I.

33.- APPEAL is the opposite of:

Some great men are ridiculed

49.- What should be the next number in this series?

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