Communication
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Easy · Odd One Out
This is an easy Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 2017 Slot 2 paper. It tests Odd One Out. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
- Although we are born with the gift of language, research shows that we are surprisingly unskilled when it comes to communicating with others.
- We must carefully orchestrate our speech if we want to achieve our goals and bring our dreams to fruition.
- We often choose our words without thought, oblivious of the emotional effects they can have on others.
- We talk more than we need to, ignoring the effect we are having on those listening to us.
- We listen poorly, without realizing it, and we often fail to pay attention to the subtle meanings conveyed by facial expressions, body gestures, and the tone and cadence of our voice.
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Explanation
Option 2 While all other sentences relate to the idea that we are unskilled when it comes to communication, 2 talks about the importance of orchestrating speech to achieve goals. This is a completely different idea.
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