CAT Question Answers: Algebra

The setting and the form of question paper for CAT-Quant. is not a routine matter, the types of questions and the format keep changing with every session.
There are certain topics like Algebra, Functions and Geometry which are repeatedly tested in the CAT Questions.
Algebra includes Polynomials, Progressions and Inequalities.
Let's pick up Polynomials.
In polynomials the stress is on Quadratics or Quadratic Inequalities.

Consider a Quadratic Polynomial f(x)= a x^2 +b x + c
It represents a Parabolic Curve;
If a> 0, then the Convexity is downwards with minimum value at x = -b/(2a)

If a<0,>Convexity is upwards with maximum value at x = -b/(2a)

Taking D = b^2 -4ac,
(1) If D <>, the polynomial has no real zeroes
(2) If D = 0, the polynomial has two equal zeroes , both equal to -b /(2a)
(3) If D > 0, it has two real and unequal zeroes


This shows the kinds of results from such an equation.

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CAT Question Answers: Analogies

Tricky as they are, Analogies test the students expertise in Vocabulary and the usage of words.
CAT questions on Analogies entail the test taker to identify the relationship between the given pair of words and choose a pair of words carrying the same relationship, out of five such options.

These relationships could be:
1. one is an EXAMPLE of the other
2. one is a TYPE of the other
3. one is a PART of the other
4. one is a QUALITY of the other
5. one is an INSTRUMENT of the other
6. one is at a LOWER/HIGHER INTENSITY than the other

In simple words, the relation can be defined in terms of WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN, HOW...

Students use their knowledge of Roots, Prefix and Suffix to crack questions on Analogies.

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CAT Questions Answers: Sentence Rearrangement

Questions on Sentence Rearrangement in CAT require the students to have a good knowledge of Transitions, Linking Words, Pronouns, Tenses and Sentence Structure.

A typical question on Sentence arrangement consists of an opening and a closing sentence with four other sentences in between which have to be logically arranged. The student has to pick up a grammatically correct sentence arrangement from a set of 5 choices.

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CAT Questions Answers: Sentence Correction

In CAT, Sentence Correction questions are very easy to answer.
These questions test the student's knowledge of English Grammar (Verbs, Nouns, Adverbs, Adjectives, Tenses, Determiners, Auxiliary words; almost everything) and Vocabulary.

In a typical Sentence Correction question, a long sentence is given and the whole or a part of the sentence containing the error is underlined. The question also contains answer choices in which the given sentence is framed in different ways and the student has to pick up the right one.

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CAT Question Answers: Sentence Completion Questions

Sentence Completion questions are commonly found in tests like CAT, and GRE.
In a typical Sentence Completion question, the test taker is supposed to fill in the blank/blanks with either a single word or a phrase in each blank.

The Sentence Completion question tests the speaker on:
1. Grammar: Sentence Structure, Tenses, Nouns, Verbs, Adjective, Adverbs and more
2. Vocabulary


Believe it or not, the Sentence Completion questions can be solved with great speed and accuracy.
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Direct and Indirect Speech

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GMAT Verbal Ability

Taken to gain admission in Graduate Business studies, the GMAT tests students on their abilities in solving Mathematical and Verbal questions.

The student gets 75 min to attempt the GMAT Verbal Section and prove his proficiency in cracking 41 Multiple choice questions on Sentence correction, Critical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.

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Vocabulary: PRECEPT or PERCEPTION

Distinguish PERception from PREcept.

PERception: link this word to yours or somebody's way of thinking, similar to opinion. PERCEPTION is a Noun and its Verb form is Perceive.

PREcept, again a Noun; refers to an authoritative instruction, mostly religious commanding moral obligation.


In a question on Sentence Completion, Sentence Correction or Sentence Rearrangement; two options would be based on Perception and Precept.

CAT Preparation Online

CAT aspirants spent hours attending classes in institutes preparing for CAT 2009. Loads of theory inputs bundled with weekly Mock CAT and home assignments schedule their daily routine. Many students are also appearing for mid terms of their under-Graduate courses (B.COM, BA, BBA...)

The students really don't get time in this busy schedule to get their doubts solved. They take 3 Mock CAT in a week but fail to analyaze their attempt.

Here's a solution to the problem. Post your doubts here as comments.
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English Business Letter Requesting for a Coffee-machine in the Office

Here are a few questions based on a Business Letter Requesting for a Coffee-machine in the Office

QUESTION
We request you to kindly consider the ________ to get a coffee machine put up in our branch.
1 Option
2 Proposal
3 Work
4 Chance
5 Installation


QUESTION
The employees working during the night shift often complain about the ________ of beverages.
1 Lack
2 Missing
3 Unavailability
4 Shortage


QUESTION
Moreover, the quantity of coffee served by the vendor during the day is not ________ for everyone.
1 Insufficient
2 Sufficient
3 Complete
4 Incomplete


QUESTION
The installation of the machine would further __________ the monthly expense incurred towards the vendor.
1 Simplify
2 Obligate
3 Nullify
4 Obviate

Business E-mail on Cutting Costs

Here is a list of questions based on a Business E-mail on Cutting Costs

QUESTION
It has been brought to my notice that the inter-departmental and inter-branch courier charges have increased _________ over the last two quarters.
1 Drastically
2 Amazingly
3 Unexpectedly
4 Unknowingly
5 Highly


QUESTION
The unwarranted expenditure needs to be controlled, I’ll suggest the use of e-mails as a better and more _________ medium of communication than courier.
1 Advanced
2 Reliable
3 Economical
4 Specialized
5 Quicker


QUESTION
E-mail is very cost-effective as only the basic Internet charges have to be incurred without any additional __________.
1 Income
2 Overheads
3 Surplus
4 Funds

English Business Complaint Letter on Shortage of goods during transit

Check out this Business Complaint Letter on Shortage of goods during transit

Answer these few questions based on the body of this letter:
Question
We are in receipt of the documents sent by your bank. We _________ delivery of the goods from the port this morning and found that the goods were short by 50 packets.
1 Are taking
2 Have taken
3 Taking
4 Took


Question
As the goods have been found properly packed in wooden cartons, we don’t suspect any kind of __________ during transit.
1 Tampering
2 Corrupting
3 Disturbing
4 Misusing


Question
As there was no problem during transit, it seems to be the mistake of your packing department.
Which of the following sentences best expresses the essential information given in this sentence.
1 The transporter and not you are at fault.
2 You and not the transporter are at fault.
3 Please check your own departments rather than blaming others.
4 As evident, there was no fault on the part of the transporter, we request you to verify with your packing department.


Question
We request you to make the necessary arrangements _____ the provision ____ the goods _____ the earliest.
1 With, for, at
2 For, of, at
3 To, of, from
4 For, for, with

English Buisness Letter on Asking for Feedback on Samples Sent

Here is a Business letter on Asking for Feedback on Samples Sent.

You need to arrange the following sentences of the Letter in the correct order:

A: We have sent the samples by Courier.
B: We really look forward to a healthy and fruitful relationship with your esteemed company.
C: We thank you for taking out time to visit our premises.
D: Kindly acknowledge the receipt of the same and send the Quality Reports at the earliest.

Which of the following is the best way to arrange these sentences?
1 BACD
2 CADB
3 ABCD
4 CBAD

English Business Letter on Payment of Bills by Cheque

Business Letter on Payment of Bills by Cheque

Here is a Letter written by the party who is sending the payment by Cheque to the other party. (In financial terms: Making Payment to the creditor through cheque)

YOU HAVE TO ARRANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES OF THE LETTER IN THE CORRECT ORDER:
A: Kindly acknowledge the receipt of the Cheque.
B: Your letter containing information regarding pending bills has been duly received by us.
C: Please find herewith a Cheque No. 601234 for Rupees Eighty Thousand dated Jan. 19th, 2009 drawn on State Bank of India.
D: We are sending a cheque with the total amount of all bills due.

In what order should the sentences in the letter be arranged?
1. ABCD
2. CADB
3. DABC
4. BDCA

Reading Comprehensions- Tips and Strategies

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