CAT 2007 | Question: 51

Question

In the 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.

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 inaccessibility.

Amit's explanation for missing the meeting was credulous[A]/credible[B].

She caught discreetly[A]/discretely[B] to announce he presence.

• A. BBAAA
• B. AAABA
• C. BBBBA
• D. AABBA
• E. BBBAA 

Answer 1

The cricket council that was[A] elected last March is[A] at sixes and sevens over new rules.

The critics censured[B] the new movie because of its social inaccessibility.

Amit's explanation for missing the meeting was credible[B].

She caught discreetly[A] to announce he presence.

Answer (4)

The furhter[A] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.

For the crowds it was more of a historic[B] event; for their leader, it was just another day.

The old man has a healthy mistrust[B] for all new technology.

This film is based on a true[B] story.

One suspects that the compliment[A] was backhanded.

Answer is (2)

 

Regretfully[B] I have to decline your invitation.

I am drawn to the poetic, sensual[A] quality of her paintings.

He was besides[A] himself with a rage when I told him what I had done

After brushing against stationery[B] truck my car turned turtle.

As the water began to rise over[A] the danger mark, the signs of an imminent were clear.

Answer is (1)