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Verbal-Linguistic
People who do well in school, the “A” students, are often gifted in verbal-
linguistic intelligence. They are excellent readers and writers. They can
quote famous writers and do well on essay exams. In business, students
who do well linguistically may become lawyers.
Logical-Mathematical
These people love numbers and solving mathematical problems. They can
give you the decimal equivalent of fractions faster than you can calculate
it on your cell phone.
They are usually “A” students, and many of them go on to attain advanced
degrees. Many remain in academia and become teachers, professors, and
researchers. They may also work for universities, corporations, and
government. Students who do well mathematically lean towards
accounting, computer programming, or engineering.
Body-Kinesthetic
Most athletes are gifted with this intelligence. The most gifted and elite
few may go on to become professional athletes or dancers. Some may lean
towards the health or recreation businesses.