Odd Sentence: Verbal Ability Questions
Odd Sentences are one of the common format in verbal ability sections of various exams like CAT, Banking, SSC CGL, and Placement Tests.
Q. 1 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: D
Explanation: Sentences B, C, E, and A describe the generation, collection, revelation of sensitive information, and potential misuse of data. Sentence D introduces solutions to mitigate risks, shifting the focus from the description of the problem to its remedies.
Correct Option: D
Q. 2 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: E
Explanation: Sentences A, B, D, and C form a coherent paragraph explaining what cognitive dissonance is, the discomfort it causes, and the common ways people resolve it (changing attitudes/behaviors or rationalizing). Sentence E, however, describes the specific conditions under which people are most vulnerable to cognitive dissonance, which is a different aspect from the definition and resolution mechanisms discussed in the other four sentences.
Correct Option: E
Q. 3 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: B
Explanation: Sentences D, C, E, and A form a coherent paragraph explaining how neural pathways form habits, how these habits are challenged leading to cognitive dissonance, and how the brain resolves this dissonance. Sentence B provides specific examples or manifestations of this resolution, acting as an elaboration rather than a core step in the main conceptual flow.
Correct Option: B
Q. 4 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: D
Explanation: Sentences A, B, C, and E discuss individual-level psychological and cognitive barriers to technology adoption, such as fear of the unknown, lack of understanding, cognitive effort, and established habits. Sentence D, however, shifts the focus to demographic and socio-economic factors like age and income, which are different categories of barriers compared to the others.
Correct Option: D
Q. 5 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: E
Explanation: Sentences A, B, D, and C describe a sequential process of innovation management, from idea generation to testing. Sentence E, however, states the ultimate outcome or goal of successful innovation management, rather than a step within the process.
Correct Option: E
Q. 6 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: B
Explanation: Sentences E, A, C, and D form a coherent paragraph discussing the impact of a leader’s approach on the work environment, detailing both positive (supportive behaviors) and negative (autocratic styles) effects, and concluding with the importance of aligning leadership style for optimal results. Sentence B, however, shifts focus to a recommendation about leadership development programs, rather than continuing the descriptive analysis of leadership styles and their impacts.
Correct Option: B
Q. 7 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: E
Explanation: Sentences A, B, C, and D describe the definition, benefits, student experience, and teacher’s role in blended learning. Sentence E introduces specific models of blended learning, which is a different aspect from the descriptive flow of the other four.
Correct Option: E
Q. 8 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: A
Explanation: The other four sentences describe the nature, mechanism, and spread of visual misinformation, while sentence A discusses a method to combat it.
Correct Option: A
Q. 9 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: D
Explanation: Sentences A, B, C, and E discuss the positive impacts and supportive role of government policies on businesses. Sentence D, however, introduces a counterpoint, highlighting the potential negative consequences of excessive or poorly designed government interventions, making it the odd one out.
Correct Option: D
Q. 10 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: A
Explanation: The sentences B, C, D, and E describe the physical phenomenon of light reflection, how images are formed, and their visual properties. Sentence A, on the other hand, discusses the historical use and applications of mirrors, which, while related, shifts the focus from the scientific mechanism to its cultural and practical significance.
Correct Option: A
Q. 11 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: B
Explanation: Sentences D, C, E, and A form a coherent paragraph describing the assignment, learning, influence, and enforcement of gender roles. Sentence B is a broader statement about cultures grappling with the impact of traditional gender roles, which is related but doesn’t fit the direct progressive flow of the other four sentences.
Correct Option: B
Q. 12 Five jumbled up sentences (labelled A, B, C, D and E), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the option of that sentence as your answer.
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Ans: A
Explanation: Sentences B, C, D, and E form a coherent paragraph explaining the anchoring effect in consumer behavior, how the anchor influences perception, and how retailers exploit this by presenting high-priced items first to make subsequent lower-priced items seem like a better deal. Sentence A is related to the anchoring effect but introduces a separate example or context (online stores) rather than flowing directly with the explanation and specific retail strategy described in B-C-D-E.
Correct Option: A