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

This is a medium 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. The cake had lots of currents (A) / currants (B) and nuts in it.
  2. If you engage in such exceptional (A) / exceptionable (B) behaviour, I will punish you.
  3. He has the same capacity as an adult to consent (A) / assent (B) to surgical treatment.
  4. The minister is obliged (A) / compelled (B) to report regularly.
  5. His analysis of the situation is far too sanguine (A) / genuine (B).
  1. A.

    BBABA

  2. B.

    BBAAA

  3. C.

    BBBBA

  4. D.

    ABBAB

  5. E.

    BABAB

Answer

B

Explanation

  1. currants (B)
  2. exceptionable (B)
  3. consent (A)
  4. obliged (A)
  5. sanguine (A) Sequence: BBAAA.

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