Official verbal ability thread for CAT 2014

MBA CAT 2022
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A. The gratitude of every home in our Island

B. goes out to the British airmen who, undaunted by odds,

C. are turning the tide of the World War by their prowess

D. and by their exemplary courage.

E. Never has so many owed so much to so few.

In each of the following questions, there are sentences that form aparagraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentences that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage(including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency.) Then, choose the most appropriate option.
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A. Parties have done little to bring the original inhabitants of this forested district in Vidharbha out of it. B. "Ministers only speak of issues like building a road or doing small favours; the larger issues have never been addressed,"says Zumnake, member of the Zilla Parishad. C. Chandrapur's MP is Ahir, of the BJP, who has again been nominated from here. D. Chandrapur's sizeable Adivasi population has been in the political wilderness for a long time.a. ABDC b. DABC c. BCDA d. CDBA e. ACDB

M confused between b and d ( the fact can be a opening sentence or not ?? )

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para completion


In the last century, when the intellectual and didactic element had intruded to such an extent into the kingdom which belongs to poetry, it was against the claims of the understanding that an artist like Goethe had to protest. 'The more incomprehensible to the understanding a poem is the better for it,' he said once, asserting the complete supremacy of the imagination in poetry as of reason in prose.


a But in this century exists, at the base of their poetic creations, a desire for a deeper spiritual value to be given to poetry.

b Poetry should contain the impression of a distinct individuality, individuality remote from that of ordinary men, and coming near to us only by virtue of a certain newness and wonder in the work.

c But in this century it is rather against the claims of the emotional faculties, the claims of mere sentiment and feeling, that the artist must react.

d The artist is indeed the child of his own age



ans is c...

how??


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Difference between 'like' and 'as'


As your friend I am advising you not to take up that job. (I am your friend and I am advising you not to take up that job)

Like your friend I am advising you not to take up that job. (I am not your friend, but your friend would have given you the same advice; the thought process is same as your friend)
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para completion

Effective writing is more than correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. It requires clear and logical thinking,

use of concrete words rather than abstract phrases and brevity.

(1) Be critical about your writing, if you want to improve.

(2) Start reading if you want to improve your writing skill.

(3) Writing, in fact, is a powerful thinking.

(4) Great people convey their vision by effective writing.


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Para completion

Finally, Sachin gets his century of centuries. His incredible cricketing journey reached a momentous

destination in Mirpur on March 16, 2012. He became the first cricketer to notch up 100 international tons

when he scored 114 against Bangladesh in Asia Cup ODI tournament.

(1) He carved out another big slice of history for himself, his country and the game itself.

(2) He proved that he is consistent in every format of this game.

(3) It will be quite difficult for any other cricketer to break his records.

(4) Still, he is not considered as a match winner.


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para completion

An assumption is something that can be supposed by the implied meanings of the given statement. An

assumption is a statement for which no proof or evidence is given. An assumption is something which is

assumed, supposed or taken for granted.

(1) Imply means 'to suggest or express indirectly.'

(2) It is about how you interpret the given statement, facts or situation.

(3) It is always hidden in the given statement.

(4) It is the supposition on the basis of which you take action


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para completion

Managing job and family is not simple. Both commitments make strong demands on people and are sometimes

in direct opposition to each other. Saying yes to one means saying no to the other, and stress can often result.

(1) Most family responsibilities cause stress at home and at work.

(2) A job must take priority over other commitments.

(3) Being realistic and creating a balance in life can help set priorities.

(4) Family duties must take priority over the job.


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para completion

Use of electronic mail (e-mail) has been widespread for more than a decade. E-mail simplifies the flow of

ideas, connects people from distant offices, eliminates the need for meetings, and often boosts productivity.

However, e-mail should be carefully managed to avoid unclear and inappropriate communication. E-mail

messages should be concise and limited to one topic.

(1) E-mail is always the easiest way to connect people from distant offices.

(2) E-mail has changed considerably since it first began a decade ago.

(3) When complex issues need to be addressed, phone calls are still best.

(4) E-Mail is an ideal form of communication


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Para completion

In the evolving world order, the comparative advantage of the United States lies in its military force.

Diplomacy and international law have always been regarded as annoying encumbrances, unless they can be

used as an advantage against an enemy. Every active player in world affairs professes to seek only peace and

to prefer negotiation to violence and coercion.

(1) However, when the veil is lifted, we commonly see that diplomacy is understood as a disguise for the rule

of force.

(2) However, history has shown that many of these nations do not practice what they profess.

(3) However, history tells us that peace is professed by those who intend to use violence.

(4) However, when unmasked, such nations reveal a penchant for the use of force.



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Para completion
Given the cultural and intellectual interconnections, the question of what is 'Western' and what is 'Eastern'

(or Indian), is often hard to decide, and the issue can be discussed only in more dialectical terms. The

diagnosis of a thought as 'purely Western' or 'purely Indian' can be very illusory.

(1) Thoughts are not the kind of things that can be easily categorized.

(2) Though 'occidentalism' and 'orientalism' as dichotomous concepts have found many adherents.

(3) 'East is East and West is West' has been a discredited notion for a long time now.

(4) The origin of a thought is not the kind of thing to which 'purity' happens easily.

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Is this sentence correct 'This is one of the cars that belong to him' ?

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Tutorial on Phrasal Verbs - Learn more about phrasal verbs, main rules related to their usage and some examples.


http://blog.myprepmate.com/2014/04/phrasal-verbs-basics-and-examples.html

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Tutorial on Phrasal Verbs - Learn more about phrasal verbs, main rules related to their usage and some examples.

http://blog.myprepmate.com/2014/04/phrasal-verbs-basics-and-examples.html

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Vocab dose of the day


Ostensible ("appearing to be true, but not necessarily so")

The ostensible purpose of the protest was to get the government to roll back the petrol price hike.


Mendacious ("Not telling the truth")

Usage: He is a mendacious politician - he has been fooling the common public for over two decades now.

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till which date is wrk ex counted? 31 jan or till d date of exam notification

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Word of the day - Austere ("without adornment or ornamentation; markedly simple; strict and serious in manner")

Usage: Even though my uncle appeared austere, he was a very kind man.

Although the furnishings in the house were very expensive and beautiful, they appeared austere.

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Spot the error, if any.

I like the way Ramesh(A)/ makes his son(B)/to do his homework neatly(C)/ No error(D)

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Here is a list of 50 incorrect pronunciation that you should avoid. Though not important in the context of CAT preparation ,it is useful nonetheless.

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What importance does preparing Current affairs / General knowledge carry before appearing for CAT ?