Official verbal ability thread for CAT 2014

If I were rich, I ..... buy a house on the beach.

A. will
B. would
C. should
D. wish

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In comparison with tropical cyclone systems, subtropical cyclone systems have a relatively

broad zone of maximum winds located farther from the center, and typically have a less

symmetric wind field.

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Since the last election, the lobbying effort initiated by environmental organizations,

homeowners, and small business owners have increased awareness of pending environmental legislation.


Noting that the price of oil and other fuel components, a major factor in the cost structure of an airline, have risen and will continue to rise, the company management was pessimistic about their outlook for the upcoming quarter.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, a volunteer service organization, admits as members only women who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Guys, my friend is doing a little research about likeliness of a number to be chosen. Please help by selecting a number from the given option. Thanks

Can anyone please suggest me some good books from SCI-FI genre???


What's wrong with the statement "There was a drive at charity hall. 120 people got evacuated"?

Consumption of bread products made from ergot-infected grains often trigger severely debilitating symptoms such as muscle contractions, seizures and gangrene but, at a proper dose, also cause a significant reduction in maternal bleeding after childbirth.

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The governor's team of advisors, including her education and political strategists, has not been available for comment since the governor released her controversial education reform proposal.

can anyone share the download link for the book on VERBAL ABILITY by Arun Sharma?

can anyone share the download link for the book on VERBAL ABILITY by Arun Sharma?

Select the option the indicates the grammatically correct sentence(s):


A. In an open economy, many of the economic parameters have to be in tune with the trends in world economy.
B. On these grounds, increase in interest rate can be justified.
C. It may have some adverse impact over industrial and other investments.
D. However, interest rate is only one of the factors that determines investment and growth.

1. C and D
2. A and C
3. A, B and D
4. A and B

Can anyone please tell me as to why the following sentences are incorrect?


1. At an advanced level of language, it is important to develop an impression of what connotations certain words have.
2. Don't forget to wind down your watch.

I need TIME/ IMS/ CL study material in Mumbai.... Plz let me know if anyone want to sell / donate it ......

Any tips for a repeater who scored high in 1st section and screwed 2nd section?


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Quantity words and phrases

The Number Vs A number of

Remember the rule :

The number of takes a singular verb and A number of takes a plural verb

The Number

The number of hardworking students in this class.. lS .quite large.

How to remember this :

Eliminate the middlemen ( Here : of hardworking students in this class)

The number of hardworking students in this class. .lS quite large.

Here The number is the subject and hence it is singular

A Number

A number of whereas is an idiomatic expression and is equivalent to some or many. Here the subject is students.

A number of students in this class ARE hard workers.


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Anyone who would like to share his credentials of TIME website, the website has got useful material it would be very kind of you if you could allow access to it.

Can anybody share Kaplan Gmat Verbal Workbook???pdf