Official Verbal Ability thread for CAT 2013

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Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue.

1. It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue.

2. It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue about.

3. It is often a formal exchange of words in which speakers argue.

4. It is often a formal exchange of words in which speakers argue about.

5. It is often a formal exchange of words on which speakers argue.

Skin cosmetics undergo various tests before being released to the market because they often contain chemicals which damaged fragile skin tissue.

A

which damaged

B

that sometimes will damage the

C

damaging

D

that damage

E

which have been damaging

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5). The ballad (1) is characterized by informal diction, by a narrative largely (2) dependent on action and dialogue, by (3) intense theme, and by (4) stress on repetition. (5) No error

1. (1)

2. (2)

3. (3)

4. (4)

5. (5)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).Confucius — a statesman, scholar, and educator of great skill and (1) reputation — is (2) generally held to be China's (3) greatest and (4) influential philosopher. (5) No error

1. (1)

2. (2)

3. (3)

4. (4)

5. (5)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).I have (1) never seen him (2) nor (3) heard of (4) him. (5) No error

1. (1)

2. (2)

3. (3)

4. (4)

5. (5)

Directions: A part of the sentence has been underlined and may have an error. The part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.The projections prepared in this study imply that growth will continue and to result in an even greater share of production.

1. that growth will continue and result

2. that growth will continue and to result

3. that growth will continue and would result

4. as growth will continue and will result

5. as growth will continue to result

irections: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

To invest wisely for the future

, the fixed deposits provide a safe way for investors.

1. To invest wisely for the future

2. As a wise investment for the future

3. Investing wisely for the future

4. wise investment for the future

5. Having invested wisely for the future, one must determine that

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.Indian Cricket team's win its first league match in the world cup generated a lot of euphoria.

1. Indian Cricket team's win its first league match in the world cup

2. Having won its first league match in the world cup

3. winning its first league match of the world cup, Indian cricket team

4. Indian cricket team's winning its first league match in the world cup

5. Indian cricket team winning its first league match in the world cup

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have a degree in journalism.

1. Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have

2. To consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have

3. We will not consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, if he does not have

4. We will not consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, without being

5. Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, one should have

How to prepare for RC tones and phrasal verbs ?

Walk on the left side of the street until you reach the third house that is red.

(2) Walk on the left side of the street until you reach the third house, which is red.


please explain difference ?

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate set of words from the given options.

The assertion that …………………………………….. growth merely seeks to increase gross national product and not ……………………………………… poverty is not borne out by evidence as an increase in GNP is generally followed by increased welfare.

  • fiscal, abolish
  • fiscal, ameliorate
  • economic, worsen
  • economic, ameliorate

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1) Although more expensive to set up than fossil fuel power, alternative energy sources, such as solar energy and wind farms, both of which could easily supply all of the US's energy needs, they would provide vast savings over time, not only in direct upkeep, but also medical costs due to lower cancer rates.


Although more expensive to set up than fossil fuel power, alternative energy sources, such as solar energy and wind farms, both of which could easily supply all of the US's energy needs, they


Although alternative energy sources, such as solar energy and wind farms, both of which could easily supply all of the US's energy needs, are more expensive to set up than fossil fuel power, they


Although they are more expensive to set up than fossil fuel power, solar energy and wind energy being two examples, both of which could easily supply all of the US's energy needs, alternative energy sources


Exemplified by solar energy and wind farms, both of which could easily supply all of the US's energy needs, alternative energy sources are more expensive to set up than fossil fuel power, they


Alternative energy sources, such as solar energy and wind farms, both of which could easily supply all of the US's energy needs, although they are more expensive to set up than fossil fuel power, they


2) The new crime legislation, introduced by Senator Gladstone in response to the Alkaline Scandal, would increase police databases, funding for neighborhood watch groups,programs for rehabilitating at-risk youth, and decrease the parole possibilities for violent convicts.


programs for rehabilitating at-risk youth, and decrease


programs to rehabilitate at-risk youth, and decrease


and programs to rehabilitate at-risk youth, while decreasing


increase programs for rehabilitating at-risk youth, and would decrease


and programs to rehabilitate at-risk youth would be increased, while decreasing


3) Senator Baxter's suggestion of the United States being able to cut all dependence on foreign oil by 2025 raised great controversy in the press.


of the United States being able to cut all dependence on foreign oil by 2025 has raised great controversy in the press


of the ability of the United States to cut all dependence on foreign oil by 2025 raised great controversy in the press


that the United States can cut all dependence on foreign oil by 2025 has raised great controversy in the press


which is that the United States has the ability to cut all dependence on foreign oil by 2025 raised great controversy in the press


which has raised great controversy in the press is that the United States will be able to cut all dependence on foreign oil by 2025

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Can anyone suggest me any gud book for VA prep which can improve my basics too.Need urgently as im running out of tym.

1. All dogs are cats.
conversion. 1. some cats are dogs
2. some dogs are cats( confusion, hw is it possible bcz all are alredy cats).

Plz explain

What are the different ways in which an adverbial modifier is used with different verbs viz. intratransitive, transitive, be verbs ?