PPT: Odd One Out | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) - CAT PDF Download

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Odd One Out
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Odd One Out
Introduction
S e c t i o n
Verbal Ability & 
Reading 
Comprehension.
T y p e
TITA (Type in the 
Answer) 3 enter the 
number of the odd 
sentence.
P u r p o s e
T ests ability to spot 
anomalies in a 
paragraph.
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Odd One Out
Introduction
S e c t i o n
Verbal Ability & 
Reading 
Comprehension.
T y p e
TITA (Type in the 
Answer) 3 enter the 
number of the odd 
sentence.
P u r p o s e
T ests ability to spot 
anomalies in a 
paragraph.
What are Odd One Out Questions?
1
Task
Identify the sentence that doesn't fit in a paragraph.
2
Similarity
A twist on Para Jumbles with an extra task.
3
Structure
4-5 sentences; 3-4 form a coherent paragraph, 1 is the misfit.
4
Skill Tested
Detecting anomalies in data.
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Odd One Out
Introduction
S e c t i o n
Verbal Ability & 
Reading 
Comprehension.
T y p e
TITA (Type in the 
Answer) 3 enter the 
number of the odd 
sentence.
P u r p o s e
T ests ability to spot 
anomalies in a 
paragraph.
What are Odd One Out Questions?
1
Task
Identify the sentence that doesn't fit in a paragraph.
2
Similarity
A twist on Para Jumbles with an extra task.
3
Structure
4-5 sentences; 3-4 form a coherent paragraph, 1 is the misfit.
4
Skill Tested
Detecting anomalies in data.
Approach to Solving
1
Read sentences in the given order
2
Identify the common theme or idea
3
Spot the sentence that doesn't fit
4
Confirm the odd sentence (and arrange the rest if asked)
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Odd One Out
Introduction
S e c t i o n
Verbal Ability & 
Reading 
Comprehension.
T y p e
TITA (Type in the 
Answer) 3 enter the 
number of the odd 
sentence.
P u r p o s e
T ests ability to spot 
anomalies in a 
paragraph.
What are Odd One Out Questions?
1
Task
Identify the sentence that doesn't fit in a paragraph.
2
Similarity
A twist on Para Jumbles with an extra task.
3
Structure
4-5 sentences; 3-4 form a coherent paragraph, 1 is the misfit.
4
Skill Tested
Detecting anomalies in data.
Approach to Solving
1
Read sentences in the given order
2
Identify the common theme or idea
3
Spot the sentence that doesn't fit
4
Confirm the odd sentence (and arrange the rest if asked)
Finding the Commonality
Goal
Determine the main topic or idea.
Key Tip
The opening sentence often sets the context.
Techniques (from Para Jumbles)
Look for timelines, full names, or central ideas.
Avoid sentences ending abruptly (e.g., "however, " "but").