CAT Verbal Ability Questions | CAT Word Usage questions
This section contains Past Year Word Usage Questions that came in CAT. Solve these questions for better practice. CAT Word Usage | CAT Past Year VARC QuestionsCAT/2008(Verbal Ability)
Question. 3
Directions for Question: In the question, a word has been used in sentences in five different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
BUCKLE
Comprehension
Directions For Questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
CAT/2008(Verbal Ability)
Question. 5
Anita wore a beautiful broach (A)/brooch (B) on the lapel of her jacket.
If you want to complain about the amenities in your neighbourhood, please meet your
councillor(A)/counsellor(B).
I would like your advice(A)/advise(B) on which job I should choose. The last scene provided a climactic(A)/climatic(B) ending to the film.
Jeans that flair(A)/flare(B) at the bottom are in fashion these days.
Comprehension
Directions For Questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
CAT/2008(Verbal Ability)
Question. 6
The cake had lots of currents(A)/currants(B) and nuts in it.
If you engage in such exceptional(A)/exceptionable(B) behaviour, I will be forced to punish you.
He has the same capacity as an adult to consent(A)/assent(B) to surgical treatment.
The minister is obliged (A)/compelled(B) to report regularly to a parliamentary board.
His analysis of the situation is far too sanguine(A)/genuine(B).
Comprehension
Directions For Questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
CAT/2008(Verbal Ability)
Question. 7
She managed to bite back the ironic(A)/caustic(B) retort on the tip of her tongue.
He gave an impassioned and valid(A)/cogent(B) plea for judicial reform.
I am not adverse(A)/averse(B) to helping out.
The coupé(A)/coup(B) broke away as the train climbed the hill.
They heard the bells peeling(A)/pealing(B) far and wide
Comprehension
Directions For Questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
CAT/2008(Verbal Ability)
Question. 8
We were not successful in defusing(A)/diffusing(B) the Guru’s ideas.
The students baited(A)/bated(B) the instructor with irrelevant questions.
The hoard(A)/horde(B) rushed into the campus.
The prisoner’s interment(A)/interment(B) came to an end with his early release.
The hockey team could not deal with his unsociable(A)/unsocial(B) tendencies
Comprehension
Directions for Questions:
Directions for Questions 51 to 54: In each of the following questions there are sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
CAT/2008(Verbal Ability)
Question. 9
A. In response to the allegations and condemnation pouring in.
B. Nike implemented comprehensive changes in their labour policy.
C. Perhaps. sensing the rising tide of global labour concerns.
D. from the public would become a prominent media issue.
E. Nike sought to be a industry leader in employee relations.
Comprehension
Directions for Questions: In each question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
CAT/2007(Verbal Ability)
Question. 10
The cricket council that was [A] / were [B] elected last March is [A] are [B] at sixes and sevens over new rules. The critics censored [A] / censured [B] the new movie because of its social unacceptability. Amit’s explanation for missing the meeting was credulous [A] I credible [B]. She coughed discreetly [A] / discretely [B] to announce her presence.
Comprehension
Directions for Questions: In each question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
CAT/2007(Verbal Ability)
Question. 11
The further [A] / farther [B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew. For the crowds it was more of a historical [A] / historic [B] event; for their leader, it was just another day
The old man has a healthy distrust [A] / mistrust [B] for all new technology.
This film is based on a real [A] I true [B] story.
One suspects that the compliment [A] / complement [B] was backhanded.
Comprehension
Directions for Questions: In each question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
CAT/2007(Verbal Ability)
Question. 12
Regrettably [A] / Regretfully [B] I have to decline your invitation
I am drawn to the poetic, sensual [A] / sensuous [B] quality of her paintings
He was besides [A] / beside [B] himself with rage when I told him what I had done.
After brushing against a stationary [A] / stationery [B] truck my car turned turtle
As the water began to rise over [A] / above [B] the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear.
CAT/2004(Verbal Ability)
Question. 18
Directions for Question : In this question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
FALLOUT
CAT/2003(Verbal Ability)
Question. 21
Directions for Question : In this question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
IMPLICATION
CAT/2003(Verbal Ability)
Question. 26
Directions for Question : In this question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
PAPER
CAT/2002(Verbal Ability)
Question. 29
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Measure
CAT/2002(Verbal Ability)
Question. 30
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Bound
CAT/2002(Verbal Ability)
Question. 31
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Catch
CAT/2002(Verbal Ability)
Question. 32
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Deal
CAT/2002(Verbal Ability)
Question. 33
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Turn
CAT/2001(Verbal Ability)
Question. 34
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Exceed
CAT/2001(Verbal Ability)
Question. 35
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Infer
CAT/2001(Verbal Ability)
Question. 36
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Mellow
CAT/2001(Verbal Ability)
Question. 37
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Relief
CAT/2001(Verbal Ability)
Question. 38
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Purge
