Common Admission Test
Question : Choose the sentence that has a punctuation error.
Option 1: He said, "I am going to the market".
Option 2: Mary's favorite color is blue, green and yellow.
Option 3: The dog barked; the cat meowed.
Option 4: The book, which is about history, is very interesting.
Correct Answer: Mary's favorite color is blue, green and yellow.
Solution : The correct answer is option 2; Mary's favorite color is blue, green and yellow.
Explanation:
The correct way to punctuate this sentence is: Mary's favorite color is blue, green, and yellow.
Question : Comprehension: In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Over the past year, Dr. Hemmings has been conducting research on the big cat phenomenon and has already 1.________the remains of some wild animals that may have been eaten by 2. ___________far larger than any of the country's known carnivores. The project has 3. _________an analysis of twenty skeletal animal remains 4._________from across Gloucestershire and other nearby counties. The bones were selected because the 5.___________of their deaths led people to believe that these animals may have been killed by a big cat.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.2
Option 1: creatures
Option 2: mortals
Option 3: individuals
Option 4: people
Correct Answer: creatures
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
We can say that the implied meaning of the sentence is that Dr. Hemmings has been studying the big cat phenomenon and has already found some animal remains that may have been consumed by animals much larger than any known carnivore in the nation. According to the above-mentioned points, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "creatures" to make the sentence meaningfully correct.
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama. One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now. But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable. Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme. Question: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this passage?
Option 1: The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media
Option 2: The Benefits of Social Media
Option 3: The Dark Side of Social Media
Option 4: Mastering the Art of Social Media
Correct Answer: The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The title, "The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media." reflects the dual nature of social media as discussed in the passage. It captures the positive aspects, such as connecting with people globally, sharing thoughts, and the potential for going viral, as well as the downsides, like the overwhelming nature of constant connection, the pressure to present a perfect online life, and the distraction from real-world moments.
Therefore, the appropriate title of the passage is: "The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media."
Question : Choose the sentence that contains an error.
Option 1: I need to buy an new iPhone.
Option 2: The cat sat on the windowsill.
Option 3: She is the best singer in the choir.
Option 4: He is an artist who paints landscapes.
Correct Answer: I need to buy an new iPhone.
The indefinite article an is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known and if it begins with a vowel sound. In the given sentence, the article an should be replaced with "a", as the word "new" begins with a consonant sound.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: I need to buy a new iPhone.
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any errors, mark 'No error' as your answer. We will / have been know the result / of the CAT exam by next week.
Option 1: of the CAT exam by next week
Option 2: We will
Option 3: have been know the result
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: have been know the result
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Explanation: The error lies in the use of the phrase "have been know". The correct form should be "have known" when expressing future perfect tense. The structure is "will have known", indicating that the action of knowing the result will be completed in the future before a specified time (next week). The verb "know" should be in its past participle form "known" in this context.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: We will have known the result of the CAT exam by next week.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A loud, echoing crack broke the sleepy (1)__________ like a gunshot; a cat streaked out (2)_________ a parked car and flew out of sight: a shriek, a bellowed oath, and the (3)_________ of breaking (4)_________ came from the Panla's living room, and as (5)________ this was the signal Mansi had been waiting for.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: intact
Option 2: sound
Option 3: flawless
Option 4: vibrant
Correct Answer: sound
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The context suggests a disruption in the quietness of the place. The phrase sound of breaking refers to the noise associated with something breaking, making "sound" the most suitable option here.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is sound.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The (friendly) dog wagged its tail, while the _____ cat hissed.
Option 1: loving
Option 2: welcoming
Option 3: affectionate
Option 4: hostile
Correct Answer: hostile
Solution : The most appropriate antonym is the fourth option.
Friendly and hostile are antonyms. Friendly describes a warm, kind, and amiable nature, while hostile indicates an unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic nature. In the sentence, the dog is friendly, and the cat is portrayed as its opposite, which is hostile.
Loving, welcoming, and affectionate are synonyms or are similar in meaning to friendly and would not convey the intended contrast in the sentence.
Therefore, the complete sentence should be: "The friendly dog wagged its tail, while the hostile cat hissed."
Hello Aspirant
Your performance in CAT is somewhat near average, if not below. With 63 percentile, I don't think you will be able to ace IIMs or any top-rated MBA colleges. All you can opt for is a Tier 2 or Tier 3 MBA college.
MBA is a tad bit expensive course, where the semester-wise fee could range anywhere from 5-10 Lacs, making it a whopping 20 Lac course.
I would sincerely suggest that you give the CAT exam again the next year, with a lot more preparations, and get a higher percentile.
Still, colleges that may accept you with 63 percentile with your 10 L budget are-
These are some of the better known MBA colleges.
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