What is an Odd Sentence Out question in CAT?

• A type of question in the VARC section where you are given five sentences.
• Four sentences form a coherent paragraph, while one is the odd one out.
• The task is to identify the sentence that does not belong to the paragraph.

What is the main task in solving an Odd Sentence Out question?

• Identify the sentence that does not fit logically or thematically with the others.
• In some cases, arrange the remaining sentences into a coherent paragraph.

Why is it important to find the main theme of the paragraph?

• The main theme helps understand what the paragraph is about.
• It makes it easier to spot which sentence does not align with that theme.

What role do transition words play in identifying the odd sentence?

• Transition words like "however," "therefore," "but" help understand logical flow.
• A sentence that disrupts this flow might be the odd one out.

What are some common mistakes to avoid when solving Odd Sentence Out questions?

• Assuming the odd sentence always has a different tense or tone.
• Not reading all sentences carefully.
• Focusing only on subject matter without considering logical flow.

What role do pronouns and referents play?

Check if pronouns in one sentence have clear antecedents in others; a misfit often lacks such links.

How do transition words assist you?

Sentences with connectors like however, moreover, or consequently usually fit the flow; absence of such cues can flag the odd one.

What common traps should you watch for?

Topic drift, change in viewpoint, inconsistent tense, and unexpected examples.

Why practice with past CAT papers?

Familiarity with the exam style and difficulty level builds speed and accuracy. 

What’s a quick elimination technique?

Scan for repeated nouns or ideas; any sentence lacking these repeats is likely the odd one.

How does grouping help?

Mentally cluster related sentences by theme or keywords; the outsider won’t join any cluster.