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CAT 2025 Lesson : Verbal: May '25 to Jun '25 - Usage & Grammar & Analogies - 2 Jun 2025
Q1. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) The CEO is confident of achieving the quarterly targets.
(2) The committee was composed of experts from various disciplines.
(3) She is capable for handling high-pressure negotiations.
(4) The auditor objected to the way expenses were recorded.
(5) He was accused of manipulating the financial statements.
Q2. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) Despite her efforts, the project failed to meet the deadline.
(2) He denied to be involved in the scheme.
(3) We were astonished at the level of detail in his report.
(4) The athlete is recovering from a serious injury.
(5) The professor is known for her clarity of explanation.
Q3. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) She refrained to comment on the ongoing investigation.
(2) The lawyer insisted on having a written agreement.
(3) They succeeded in securing funding for the new venture.
(4) He apologized for his behavior at the meeting.
(5) The bank complied with the updated RBI guidelines.
Q4. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) The board was divided on the issue of executive bonuses.
(2) He is interested in applying for the international position.
(3) The government was blamed to delay the reforms.
(4) We were impressed by her analytical skills.
(5) The product launch coincided with the festive season.
Q5. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) The panel was appreciative of the participants’ enthusiasm.
(2) I object to being treated unfairly.
(3) She is accustomed to working late hours.
(4) He was concerned about the team’s morale.
(5) They are addicted for online gaming platforms.
Identify the sentences with correct tenses:
1. He is going to the gym yesterday when he met his old coach.
2. I have finished my dinner before the guests had arrived.
3. They strolled around the mall, talking and laughing.
4. She will be visiting her grandmother last weekend.
5. By the time we reached the airport, the flight had already taken off.
6. They were knowing the answer but chose to remain silent.
7. She has been working on this project for over two months now.
8. We had gone to the market and buys some vegetables.
9. While he was reading, the children were playing quietly in the garden.
10. I had been waiting for over an hour before she finally arrived.
11. He will have completed the task by the time you return.
12. She works on the report when the manager asked for it.
13. I met her last week while I was visiting Delhi for a conference.
14. The students have submitted their assignments, and the professor is reviewing them now.
15. They will have reach the station by now if they had left on time.
16. She speaks five languages and is currently learning a sixth.
17. He has been completed the form incorrectly.
18. They have been living in this city since they got married.
19. I didn’t knew she was coming to the event.
20. The team wins the match yesterday in a stunning upset.
Each of the following questions has a pair of words with some relationship. From the given options, find the one which has the same relationship:
Q1. Encumber : Burden ::
A) Laud : Praise
B) Provoke : Irritate
C) Abjure : Summon
D) Enjoin : Encourage
Q2. Fatuous : Silly ::
A) Circumspect : Cautious
B) Flagrant : Hidden
C) Arcane : Obvious
D) Stoic : Emotional
Q3. Abrogate : Revoke ::
A) Extol : Criticize
B) Deride : Admire
C) Nullify : Invalidate
D) Adorn : Tarnish
Q4. Garrulous : Talkative ::
A) Laconic : Wordy
B) Reticent : Vocal
C) Verbose : Succinct
D) Taciturn : Reserved
Q5. Sagacious : Wise ::
A) Inept : Clever
B) Bombastic : Humble
C) Pedantic : Scholarly
D) Craven : Brave
Q6. Obfuscate : Clarify ::
A) Vilify : Malign
B) Elucidate : Illuminate
C) Confound : Puzzle
D) Exacerbate : Alleviate
Q7. Sycophant : Rebel ::
A) Iconoclast : Conformist
B) Narcissist : Altruist
C) Charlatan : Impostor
D) Paragon : Model
Q8. Immutable : Changeable ::
A) Docile : Obedient
B) Capricious : Predictable
C) Stringent : Strict
D) Reticent : Quiet
Q9. Munificent : Stingy ::
A) Altruistic : Generous
B) Magnanimous : Mean
C) Garrulous : Chatty
D) Intransigent : Yielding
Q10. Obdurate : Yielding ::
A) Clandestine : Covert
B) Resolute : Hesitant
C) Sagacious : Foolish
D) Docile : Submissive
Q11. Arson : Conflagration ::
A) Theft : Possession
B) Fraud : Transaction
C) Sabotage : Destruction
D) Charity : Injustice
Q12. Negligence : Mishap ::
A) Precision : Error
B) Audacity : Success
C) Carelessness : Accident
D) Deception : Authenticity
Q13. Contagion : Epidemic ::
A) Mutation : Evolution
B) Diagnosis : Cure
C) Immunity : Disease
D) Prevention : Outbreak
Q14.Drought : Famine ::
A) Rain : Flood
B) Soil : Plantation
C) Crop : Fertilizer
D) Farmer : Field
Q15. Inflammation : Pain ::
A) Meditation : Anxiety
B) Infection : Antibiotic
C) Trauma : Recovery
D) Injury : Swelling
Q16. Bemused : Bewildered ::
A) Angry : Apoplectic
B) Cautious : Rash
C) Calm : Agitated
D) Tired : Drowsy
Q17. Drizzle : Downpour ::
A) Stumble : Fall
B) Sprinkle : Deluge
C) Walk : Run
D) Cloud : Storm
Q18. Amused : Hysterical ::
A) Sad : Depressed
B) Satisfied : Gluttonous
C) Confident : Arrogant
D) Embarrassed : Mortified
Q19. Skeptical : Cynical ::
A) Tired : Exhausted
B) Curious : Intrigued
C) Hopeful : Desperate
D) Suspicious : Paranoid
Q20. Whisper : Murmur ::
A) Shout : Yell
B) Hum : Sing
C) Snicker : Laugh
D) Mutter : Roar
(1) The CEO is confident of achieving the quarterly targets.
(2) The committee was composed of experts from various disciplines.
(3) She is capable for handling high-pressure negotiations.
(4) The auditor objected to the way expenses were recorded.
(5) He was accused of manipulating the financial statements.
Q2. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) Despite her efforts, the project failed to meet the deadline.
(2) He denied to be involved in the scheme.
(3) We were astonished at the level of detail in his report.
(4) The athlete is recovering from a serious injury.
(5) The professor is known for her clarity of explanation.
Q3. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) She refrained to comment on the ongoing investigation.
(2) The lawyer insisted on having a written agreement.
(3) They succeeded in securing funding for the new venture.
(4) He apologized for his behavior at the meeting.
(5) The bank complied with the updated RBI guidelines.
Q4. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) The board was divided on the issue of executive bonuses.
(2) He is interested in applying for the international position.
(3) The government was blamed to delay the reforms.
(4) We were impressed by her analytical skills.
(5) The product launch coincided with the festive season.
Q5. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
(1) The panel was appreciative of the participants’ enthusiasm.
(2) I object to being treated unfairly.
(3) She is accustomed to working late hours.
(4) He was concerned about the team’s morale.
(5) They are addicted for online gaming platforms.
Identify the sentences with correct tenses:
1. He is going to the gym yesterday when he met his old coach.
2. I have finished my dinner before the guests had arrived.
3. They strolled around the mall, talking and laughing.
4. She will be visiting her grandmother last weekend.
5. By the time we reached the airport, the flight had already taken off.
6. They were knowing the answer but chose to remain silent.
7. She has been working on this project for over two months now.
8. We had gone to the market and buys some vegetables.
9. While he was reading, the children were playing quietly in the garden.
10. I had been waiting for over an hour before she finally arrived.
11. He will have completed the task by the time you return.
12. She works on the report when the manager asked for it.
13. I met her last week while I was visiting Delhi for a conference.
14. The students have submitted their assignments, and the professor is reviewing them now.
15. They will have reach the station by now if they had left on time.
16. She speaks five languages and is currently learning a sixth.
17. He has been completed the form incorrectly.
18. They have been living in this city since they got married.
19. I didn’t knew she was coming to the event.
20. The team wins the match yesterday in a stunning upset.
Each of the following questions has a pair of words with some relationship. From the given options, find the one which has the same relationship:
Q1. Encumber : Burden ::
A) Laud : Praise
B) Provoke : Irritate
C) Abjure : Summon
D) Enjoin : Encourage
Q2. Fatuous : Silly ::
A) Circumspect : Cautious
B) Flagrant : Hidden
C) Arcane : Obvious
D) Stoic : Emotional
Q3. Abrogate : Revoke ::
A) Extol : Criticize
B) Deride : Admire
C) Nullify : Invalidate
D) Adorn : Tarnish
Q4. Garrulous : Talkative ::
A) Laconic : Wordy
B) Reticent : Vocal
C) Verbose : Succinct
D) Taciturn : Reserved
Q5. Sagacious : Wise ::
A) Inept : Clever
B) Bombastic : Humble
C) Pedantic : Scholarly
D) Craven : Brave
Q6. Obfuscate : Clarify ::
A) Vilify : Malign
B) Elucidate : Illuminate
C) Confound : Puzzle
D) Exacerbate : Alleviate
Q7. Sycophant : Rebel ::
A) Iconoclast : Conformist
B) Narcissist : Altruist
C) Charlatan : Impostor
D) Paragon : Model
Q8. Immutable : Changeable ::
A) Docile : Obedient
B) Capricious : Predictable
C) Stringent : Strict
D) Reticent : Quiet
Q9. Munificent : Stingy ::
A) Altruistic : Generous
B) Magnanimous : Mean
C) Garrulous : Chatty
D) Intransigent : Yielding
Q10. Obdurate : Yielding ::
A) Clandestine : Covert
B) Resolute : Hesitant
C) Sagacious : Foolish
D) Docile : Submissive
Q11. Arson : Conflagration ::
A) Theft : Possession
B) Fraud : Transaction
C) Sabotage : Destruction
D) Charity : Injustice
Q12. Negligence : Mishap ::
A) Precision : Error
B) Audacity : Success
C) Carelessness : Accident
D) Deception : Authenticity
Q13. Contagion : Epidemic ::
A) Mutation : Evolution
B) Diagnosis : Cure
C) Immunity : Disease
D) Prevention : Outbreak
Q14.Drought : Famine ::
A) Rain : Flood
B) Soil : Plantation
C) Crop : Fertilizer
D) Farmer : Field
Q15. Inflammation : Pain ::
A) Meditation : Anxiety
B) Infection : Antibiotic
C) Trauma : Recovery
D) Injury : Swelling
Q16. Bemused : Bewildered ::
A) Angry : Apoplectic
B) Cautious : Rash
C) Calm : Agitated
D) Tired : Drowsy
Q17. Drizzle : Downpour ::
A) Stumble : Fall
B) Sprinkle : Deluge
C) Walk : Run
D) Cloud : Storm
Q18. Amused : Hysterical ::
A) Sad : Depressed
B) Satisfied : Gluttonous
C) Confident : Arrogant
D) Embarrassed : Mortified
Q19. Skeptical : Cynical ::
A) Tired : Exhausted
B) Curious : Intrigued
C) Hopeful : Desperate
D) Suspicious : Paranoid
Q20. Whisper : Murmur ::
A) Shout : Yell
B) Hum : Sing
C) Snicker : Laugh
D) Mutter : Roar
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