Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (WBST)

Which word means most nearly the same as ABUNDANT?

• AScarce
• BPlentiful
• CHidden
• DCostly

Which word means most nearly the same as DILIGENT?

• ALazy
• BHardworking
• CCheerful
• DConfused

Which word means most nearly the same as CONCISE?

• ABrief
• BDetailed
• CConfused
• DPleasant

Which word means most nearly the same as RELUCTANT?

• AEager
• BHesitant
• CTired
• DAngry

Which word means most nearly the same as VITAL?

• AOptional
• BEssential
• CFrequent
• DPleasant

Which word means most nearly the same as PROHIBIT?

• AForbid
• BAllow
• CSuggest
• DEncourage

Which word means most nearly the same as TEMPORARY?

• APermanent
• BShort-term
• CFrequent
• DDistant

Which word means most nearly the same as ANTICIPATE?

• AForget
• BExpect
• CCancel
• DDoubt

Which word means most nearly the same as OBSERVE?

• AIgnore
• BWatch
• CShout
• DRepair

Which word means most nearly the same as ESTIMATE?

• AGuess approximately
• BMeasure exactly
• CRefuse to answer
• DMemorize

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The mechanic was very ______, finishing the repair in half the expected time.

• Acareless
• Befficient
• Cannoyed
• Dexpensive

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Because the bridge was unsafe, the city decided to ______ it immediately.

• Apaint
• Bclose
• Cname
• Drent

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Although she had practiced for weeks, she still felt ______ before the performance.

• Aconfident
• Bnervous
• Ctalented
• Dwealthy

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The supervisor asked the team to ______ all safety procedures before starting the machinery.

• Aignore
• Breview
• Cdestroy
• Dpurchase

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The recipe is so ______ that even a beginner can follow it.

• Acomplicated
• Bsimple
• Cexpensive
• Dancient

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Despite the heavy rain, the workers ______ to complete the roof before nightfall.

• Afailed
• Bmanaged
• Crefused
• Dforgot

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The patient could not eat solid food, so the nurse offered him a ______ diet.

• Afrozen
• Bliquid
• Csalty
• Dspicy

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The new policy will ______ on January 1, replacing the old one.

• Aexpire
• Btake effect
• Cbe canceled
• Dbe forgotten

Which sentence is written correctly?

• AThe boxes is heavy and need to be moved.
• BThe boxes are heavy and need to be moved.
• CThe boxes are heavy and needs to be moved.
• DThe boxes is heavy and needs to be moved.

Which sentence is a complete sentence (not a fragment)?

• ARunning quickly down the long hallway.
• BBecause the rain was heavy yesterday.
• CThe dog barked at the mail carrier.
• DAlthough she finished the project early.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated and is NOT a run-on?

• AI went to the store I bought some milk.
• BI went to the store, I bought some milk.
• CI went to the store and bought some milk.
• DI went to the store however I bought some milk.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• AEach of the students have a textbook.
• BEach of the students has a textbook.
• CEach of the students have textbooks.
• DEach of the students having a textbook.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• AWalking down the street, the trees looked beautiful to me.
• BWalking down the street, I thought the trees looked beautiful.
• CWalking down the street the trees looked beautiful to me.
• DWalking down the street, the trees was beautiful.

Identify the grammatical error in this sentence: "Neither the manager nor the employees was prepared for the meeting."

• A"Neither" should be "Either."
• B"Was" should be "were."
• C"Nor" should be "or."
• DThere is no error.

Identify the grammatical error in this sentence: "Between you and I, the test was harder than expected."

• A"Between" should be "Among."
• B"I" should be "me."
• C"Was" should be "were."
• D"Harder" should be "more hard."

Identify the grammatical error: "Each of the workers turned in their timesheet by Friday."

• A"Each" should be "All."
• B"Their" should be "his or her."
• C"Turned" should be "turn."
• DThere is no error.

Identify the grammatical error: "The committee have decided to postpone the vote."

• A"Committee" should be "committees."
• B"Have" should be "has."
• C"Decided" should be "decide."
• DThere is no error.

Identify the grammatical error: "Him and I went to the meeting together."

• A"Him" should be "He."
• B"I" should be "me."
• C"Went" should be "gone."
• DThere is no error.

Identify the grammatical error: "She don't want to attend the training session."

• A"She" should be "Her."
• B"Don't" should be "doesn't."
• C"Attend" should be "attending."
• DThere is no error.

Identify the grammatical error: "The team played good in the championship game."

• A"Team" should be "teams."
• B"Played" should be "plays."
• C"Good" should be "well."
• DThere is no error.

Read the procedure, then answer: "To restart the photocopier: (1) press the red Power button to turn it OFF and wait 10 seconds, (2) press the same button again to turn it ON, (3) wait for the green Ready light, (4) press Start to resume copying." After turning the copier OFF, what should the user do next?

• APress Start immediately.
• BWait 10 seconds, then press the Power button again.
• COpen the paper tray.
• DUnplug the machine.

Read the procedure: "Before applying paint, (1) sand the surface, (2) wipe away dust with a damp cloth, (3) apply primer and let it dry for two hours, (4) apply the first coat of paint." According to the steps, the primer must dry for how long before painting?

• A10 minutes
• B30 minutes
• C1 hour
• D2 hours

Read the procedure: "To process a return: (1) verify the customer's receipt is dated within 30 days, (2) inspect the item for damage, (3) scan the item barcode, (4) issue a refund to the original payment method." If a customer's receipt is dated 45 days ago, what should the employee do?

• AProcess the return as usual.
• BRefuse the return because it is outside the 30-day window.
• CIssue a partial refund.
• DSkip step 1 and continue with step 2.

Read the procedure: "To prepare the equipment, (1) turn on the main power switch, (2) wait for the indicator light to turn green, (3) press the Start button, (4) enter the operator ID." Which step comes immediately before pressing the Start button?

• ATurning on the main power switch.
• BWaiting for the indicator light to turn green.
• CEntering the operator ID.
• DPressing the reset button.

Read the safety instruction: "Do not operate this machine without wearing safety goggles, gloves, and a hard hat. If any of these items is missing, notify your supervisor immediately and do not start work." A worker arrives without a hard hat. What should they do?

• AStart the machine and work carefully.
• BBorrow goggles from a coworker and proceed.
• CNotify the supervisor and not start work.
• DContinue without protection for one shift only.

Read the procedure: "To make a deposit at the ATM: (1) insert your debit card, (2) enter your PIN, (3) select 'Deposit', (4) insert checks or cash, (5) confirm the amount, (6) take your receipt." What is the very first step?

• AEnter your PIN.
• BInsert your debit card.
• CSelect 'Deposit'.
• DInsert your cash.