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CAT 2008 Slot 1 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Easy · Vocabulary

This is an easy Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 2008 Slot 1 paper. It tests Vocabulary. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.

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Select the correct option (A or B) for each sentence:

  1. Anita wore a beautiful brooch (A) / broach (B) on the lapel of her jacket.
  2. If you want to complain about amenities, please meet your councillor (A) / counsellor (B).
  3. I would like your advice (A) / advise (B) on which job I should choose.
  4. The last scene provided a climactic (A) / climatic (B) ending to the film.
  5. Jeans that flair (A) / flare (B) at the bottom are in fashion.
  1. A.

    BABAA

  2. B.

    BABAB

  3. C.

    BAAAB

  4. D.

    ABABA

  5. E.

    BAABA

Answer

C

Explanation

  1. brooch (B)
  2. councillor (A)
  3. advice (A)
  4. climactic (A)
  5. flare (B) Sequence: BAAAB.

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