LUMS LCAT Verbal Reasoning — Expression of Ideas
Expression of Ideas is a Verbal Reasoning topic on the LUMS Admission Test, covering 2 subtopics. We hold 160 practice MCQs on it, each with a written explanation of why the right answer is right. The subtopics, how often it appears in the sample papers, and worked questions are below.
Subtopics (2)
How Expression of Ideas is tested
Across the 8 LCAT sample papers on ParhaiKrlo, Expression of Ideas accounts for 44 questions. It appears in all 8, about 5.5 questions a paper. The heaviest was LUMS Sample Paper 1, with 6 questions.
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| LUMS Sample Paper 1 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 2 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 3 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 4 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 5 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 6 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 7 | 6 |
| LUMS Sample Past Paper | 2 |
Expression of Ideas MCQs from the LCAT sample papers
Try each one before opening the answer. Each comes with a short explanation.
- Q1 · LUMS Sample Past Paper · Expression of Ideas
Technological advancements have greatly improved life quality. They have led to significant medical breakthroughs and enhanced global communication. Which transition word or phrase would be most appropriate to link these two ideas?
- A.Nevertheless,
- B.Consequently,
- C.In contrast,
- D.Besides,
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Answer: B. Consequently, — "Consequently" (B) is correct because the second sentence describes the direct results of the first sentence's claim.
- Q2 · LUMS Sample Paper 1 · Expression of Ideas
Faisalabad's Ghanta Ghar market once consisted of narrow lanes selling mainly cloth and household goods to the surrounding neighbourhoods. ____ the same lanes now host a wider mix of electronics stalls and food vendors, drawing shoppers from well beyond the immediate area. Which transition best completes the text?
- A.Similarly,
- B.For example,
- C.Over time,
- D.Nevertheless,
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Answer: C. Over time, — (C): lanes that once sold cloth and household goods now host electronics and food -- a shift over time.
- Q3 · LUMS Sample Paper 2 · Expression of Ideas
Lahore's Anarkali Bazaar saw a surge in foot traffic after several adjoining streets were pedestrianised in the 2000s. ____ shopkeepers who once relied on street-side parking for deliveries now schedule restocking for early morning hours before the crowds arrive. Which transition best completes the text?
- A.Similarly,
- B.For instance,
- C.Consequently,
- D.In addition,
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Answer: C. Consequently, — "Consequently," (C): shopkeepers changed restocking because of the pedestrianisation.