Paragraph Completion - Crossword vs Sudoku
CAT 2005 Slot 1 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Easy · VARC
This is an easy Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 2005 Slot 1 paper. It tests VARC. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
Complete the paragraph given below with the most appropriate option.
The audiences for crosswords and sudoku, understandably, overlap greatly, but there are differences, too. A crossword attracts a more literary person, while sudoku appeals to a keenly logical mind. Some crossword enthusiasts turn up their noses at sudoku because they feel it lacks depth. A good crossword requires vocabulary, knowledge, mental flexibility and sometimes even a sense of humor to complete. It touches numerous areas of life and provides an "Aha!" or two along the way. __________
- A.
Sudoku, on the other hand, is just a logical exercise, each one similar to the last.
- B.
Sudoku, incidentally, is growing faster in popularity than crosswords, even among the literati.
- C.
Sudoku, on the other hand, can be attempted and enjoyed even by children.
- D.
Sudoku, however, is not exciting in any sense of the term.
A
Explanation
The paragraph contrasts crosswords (rich, varied) with Sudoku. Option 1 contrasts Sudoku as 'just a logical exercise, each one similar to the last', perfectly completing the thought.
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