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CAT 2025 Lesson : Verbal: May '25 to Jun '25 - Parts of Speech & Grammar - 21 May 2025
Identify the Parts of Speech for the words in bold:
1. Each candidate was asked whether they had read the instructions carefully.
2. She felt tired, but she continued with the presentation.
3. That idea seems too ambitious, although it could work in theory.
4. His explanation was convincing, because it addressed every objection.
5. The teacher looked concerned, while the students appeared indifferent.
6. Those flowers in the vase smell wonderful.
7. Many believe that patience is a virtue, yet few practice it.
8. This document contains all the terms and conditions.
9. The book on the table belongs to her.
10. Some of the proposals were acceptable, and others were dismissed outright.
11. She seems uninterested, though she agreed to attend.
12. The manager, who rarely loses her temper, looked furious.
13. Neither of the plans is financially viable.
14. Their reaction was calm, but their eyes revealed suspicion.
15. What he said was offensive, yet nobody challenged him.
16. The children were unusually quiet during the storm.
17. Few people know how important silence can be.
18. Whose files are these on my desk?
19. She has been a reliable colleague for several years.
20. Until the reports arrive, we are not making any decision.
Classify the sentences based on whether the given word is used as an adjective or adverb:
1. Fast:
A. Despite owning one of the fastest machines in the industry, his team still lagged behind due to inefficient processes.
B. The storm moved fast across the coast, leaving barely any time for residents to evacuate.
2. Hard:
A. Cracking the code required a hard intellect combined with an almost obsessive attention to obscure detail.
B. She had worked hard for years, navigating bureaucratic red tape and institutional inertia, to reach that position.
3. Late:
A. By the time the corrections were made, the report was submitted too late to influence the board's decision.
B. Her late submission of the proposal caused a ripple effect, delaying the entire approval process.
4. Early:
A. The early signs of market instability were visible to those who paid close attention to cross-border capital flows.
B. He arrived early for the negotiation, using the extra time to review critical talking points and competitor strategies.
5. High:
A. In defiance of the wind and steep incline, the drone continued to hover high above the research facility.
B. The company's high valuation raised eyebrows among analysts who questioned its actual revenue potential.
6. Low:
A. Speaking low and steady, the negotiator subtly emphasized the gravity of the proposal without sounding confrontational.
B. A low tolerance for ambiguity often hinders one’s ability to thrive in volatile business environments.
7. Straight:
A. The straight trajectory of the projectile surprised even the engineers, who had anticipated some deviation due to wind resistance.
B. She walked straight into the meeting room, ignoring the murmurs and stares that followed her entrance.
8. Right:
A. Choosing the right framework for implementation can determine whether the strategy scales or collapses under complexity.
B. The new analyst hit the problem right on the mark, identifying systemic issues that had escaped the senior team.
9. Wrong:
A. He had guessed wrong before, but never on a decision with such far-reaching consequences.
B. The wrong assumptions embedded in the initial hypothesis rendered the entire study invalid.
10. Fair:
A. A fair assessment of the candidate’s potential must include both his technical skills and leadership traits.
B. She competed fair, without resorting to the subtle sabotage her peers considered standard practice.
Replace the incorrect propositions in the sentences with the right ones:
1. She insisted for attending the meeting despite the delay.
2. The scientist is known by her research in virology.
3. He was found guilty for fraud after a lengthy investigation.
4. We were amazed by her ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. The company complied to all regulatory guidelines before launch.
6. He was absorbed with his book and didn’t hear the phone ring.
7. She apologized of the mistake and promised to correct it.
8. They succeeded to convincing the board to approve the proposal.
9. I have no objection against your request being granted.
10. The committee was divided upon the issue of implementing the policy.
1. Each candidate was asked whether they had read the instructions carefully.
2. She felt tired, but she continued with the presentation.
3. That idea seems too ambitious, although it could work in theory.
4. His explanation was convincing, because it addressed every objection.
5. The teacher looked concerned, while the students appeared indifferent.
6. Those flowers in the vase smell wonderful.
7. Many believe that patience is a virtue, yet few practice it.
8. This document contains all the terms and conditions.
9. The book on the table belongs to her.
10. Some of the proposals were acceptable, and others were dismissed outright.
11. She seems uninterested, though she agreed to attend.
12. The manager, who rarely loses her temper, looked furious.
13. Neither of the plans is financially viable.
14. Their reaction was calm, but their eyes revealed suspicion.
15. What he said was offensive, yet nobody challenged him.
16. The children were unusually quiet during the storm.
17. Few people know how important silence can be.
18. Whose files are these on my desk?
19. She has been a reliable colleague for several years.
20. Until the reports arrive, we are not making any decision.
Classify the sentences based on whether the given word is used as an adjective or adverb:
1. Fast:
A. Despite owning one of the fastest machines in the industry, his team still lagged behind due to inefficient processes.
B. The storm moved fast across the coast, leaving barely any time for residents to evacuate.
2. Hard:
A. Cracking the code required a hard intellect combined with an almost obsessive attention to obscure detail.
B. She had worked hard for years, navigating bureaucratic red tape and institutional inertia, to reach that position.
3. Late:
A. By the time the corrections were made, the report was submitted too late to influence the board's decision.
B. Her late submission of the proposal caused a ripple effect, delaying the entire approval process.
4. Early:
A. The early signs of market instability were visible to those who paid close attention to cross-border capital flows.
B. He arrived early for the negotiation, using the extra time to review critical talking points and competitor strategies.
5. High:
A. In defiance of the wind and steep incline, the drone continued to hover high above the research facility.
B. The company's high valuation raised eyebrows among analysts who questioned its actual revenue potential.
6. Low:
A. Speaking low and steady, the negotiator subtly emphasized the gravity of the proposal without sounding confrontational.
B. A low tolerance for ambiguity often hinders one’s ability to thrive in volatile business environments.
7. Straight:
A. The straight trajectory of the projectile surprised even the engineers, who had anticipated some deviation due to wind resistance.
B. She walked straight into the meeting room, ignoring the murmurs and stares that followed her entrance.
8. Right:
A. Choosing the right framework for implementation can determine whether the strategy scales or collapses under complexity.
B. The new analyst hit the problem right on the mark, identifying systemic issues that had escaped the senior team.
9. Wrong:
A. He had guessed wrong before, but never on a decision with such far-reaching consequences.
B. The wrong assumptions embedded in the initial hypothesis rendered the entire study invalid.
10. Fair:
A. A fair assessment of the candidate’s potential must include both his technical skills and leadership traits.
B. She competed fair, without resorting to the subtle sabotage her peers considered standard practice.
Replace the incorrect propositions in the sentences with the right ones:
1. She insisted for attending the meeting despite the delay.
2. The scientist is known by her research in virology.
3. He was found guilty for fraud after a lengthy investigation.
4. We were amazed by her ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. The company complied to all regulatory guidelines before launch.
6. He was absorbed with his book and didn’t hear the phone ring.
7. She apologized of the mistake and promised to correct it.
8. They succeeded to convincing the board to approve the proposal.
9. I have no objection against your request being granted.
10. The committee was divided upon the issue of implementing the policy.
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