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Verbal Test

In this test, you are given two passages, each of which is followed by several statements. Your task is to evaluate the statements in the light of the information or opinions contained in the passage and to select your answer according to the rules given below.

CLICK A
if the statement is patently TRUE or follows logically, given the information or opinions contained in the passage

CLICK B
if the statement is patently UNTRUE or the opposite follows logically, given the information or opinions contained in the passage

CLICK C
if you CANNOT SAY whether the statement is true or untrue or follows logically, without further information

  1. The main difference between nuclear and fossil-fuelled power stations is an economic one.


  2. The price of coal is not relevant to discussions about the relative efficiency of nuclear reactors.


  3. If nuclear reactors were cheaper to build and decommission than fossil-fuelled power stations, they would definitely have the economic advantage.





  4. Physical stimuli usually win in the competition for our attention.


  5. The capacity of the human brain is sufficient to interpret nearly all the stimuli the senses can register under optimum conditions.


  6. Eyes are able to cope with a greater input of information than ears.


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