CAT Practice Olympiad - English

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1. Read the following passage: 'The chthonic murmur of the city, a palimpsest of forgotten dreams and aspirations, seeped into her bones. Each echoing footstep on the rain-slicked pavement was a metronome marking the passage of irrevocable time, a relentless cadence against the fragile architecture of her memories.' What is the most likely meaning of 'chthonic' in this context?

A. Related to the celestial realm B. Relating to the underworld or the earth's interior; primal and powerful C. Characterized by chaotic energy and unpredictable patterns D. Evoking feelings of nostalgia and bittersweet longing

Solution

Correct: B

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2. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of 'obsequious'?

A. His obsequious nature made him a popular, respected leader. B. The obsequious waiter hovered around the table, anticipating every need. C. She made an obsequious decision to pursue a career in medicine. D. Despite the challenges, he remained obsequious in his dedication to the project.

Solution

Correct: B

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3. Select the sentence with the most precise and nuanced word choice.

A. The politician delivered a speech that was long and boring. B. The politician delivered a protracted and monotonous address. C. The politician delivered a speech that was kind of long and boring. D. The politician delivered a talk that was really long and boring.

Solution

Correct: B

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4. What is the best antonym for 'ephemeral'?

A. Transient B. Fleeting C. Enduring D. Momentary

Solution

Correct: C

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5. Complete the following analogy: Aberration : Normality :: Anomaly : ______

A. Regularity B. Deviance C. Eccentricity D. Singularity

Solution

Correct: A

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6. Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier.

A. Running quickly, the dog chased the ball. B. After eating dinner, we went for a walk. C. Having finished the project, the team celebrated. D. Exhausted from the hike, the cool water refreshed us.

Solution

Correct: D

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7. Which sentence contains a tautology?

A. The old antique was quite valuable. B. He returned back to his hometown. C. She climbed up the steep mountain. D. They worked together in close collaboration.

Solution

Correct: B

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8. Choose the sentence with the correct subjunctive mood.

A. If I was you, I would take the job. B. If I were you, I would take the job. C. If I am you, I will take the job. D. If I would have been you, I would have taken the job.

Solution

Correct: B

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9. Select the sentence that best uses a semicolon.

A. I went to the store; and bought milk, eggs, and bread. B. She loves to read; it is her favorite pastime. C. He was tired; so he went to bed early. D. Although it was raining; he still went for a run.

Solution

Correct: B

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10. What does the idiom 'to bury the hatchet' mean?

A. To physically hide a weapon B. To forget something unpleasant C. To make peace or reconcile D. To plan revenge

Solution

Correct: C

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11. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?

A. Conscientious B. Perspicacious C. Idiosyncracy D. Ubiquitous

Solution

Correct: C

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12. Identify the sentence with the most appropriate parallel structure.

A. She enjoys reading, hiking, and to cook. B. She enjoys reading, to hike, and cooking. C. She enjoys reading, hiking, and cooking. D. She enjoys to read, hiking, and she cooks.

Solution

Correct: C

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13. What is the denotation of the word 'melancholy'?

A. A feeling of intense joy B. A state of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause C. Extreme anger or frustration D. A sense of calm and tranquility

Solution

Correct: B

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14. The phrase 'a Gordian knot' refers to what?

A. A type of ancient puzzle B. An intricate and seemingly unsolvable problem C. A form of classical dance D. A type of surgical procedure

Solution

Correct: B

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15. Select the word that best completes the following sentence: The politician's speech was intended to ______ the crowd and incite them to action.

A. Placate B. Appease C. Galvanize D. Pacify

Solution

Correct: C

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16. Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

A. The well known author signed copies of her book. B. He is a self-made man. C. She wore a high - heeled pair of shoes. D. The long term effects are still unknown.

Solution

Correct: B

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17. Identify the sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement.

A. The team is practicing hard for the championship. B. The data shows a significant increase. C. Each of the students is responsible for their own project. D. Neither the dog nor the cats are allowed on the furniture.

Solution

Correct: B

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18. Which of the following best describes 'bathos'?

A. A sudden transition in style from the elevated to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect. B. An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. C. The use of irony or sarcasm, especially to convey contempt. D. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Solution

Correct: A

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19. Determine the implied meaning of the sentence: 'The silence in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife.'

A. The room was very quiet. B. The room was filled with tension or unspoken emotions. C. There was a knife in the room. D. The air quality in the room was poor.

Solution

Correct: B

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20. Choose the word that best completes this sentence while maintaining formal tone: Despite the evidence, he remained ______ in his belief.

A. Stubborn B. Bullheaded C. Obdurate D. Pigheaded

Solution

Correct: C

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