Here is a sample verbal ability test for the CAT paper for the years 2020 and 2021:

Section 1: Reading Comprehension

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Passage:

The sharing economy has gained significant popularity in recent years, with platforms like Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit revolutionizing the way people access and utilize services. This phenomenon allows individuals to monetize their underutilized assets and skills, while also providing consumers with more affordable and convenient options. However, critics argue that the sharing economy is not as beneficial as it seems, as it often leads to the exploitation of workers and lacks proper regulations.

Questions:

1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) The sharing economy has revolutionized the way people access services.
b) The sharing economy benefits both individuals and consumers.
c) Critics argue that the sharing economy leads to worker exploitation.
d) The sharing economy lacks proper regulations.

2. According to the passage, what is one benefit of the sharing economy?
a) It allows individuals to monetize their assets and skills.
b) It provides consumers with more expensive options.
c) It is a recent phenomenon.
d) It lacks popularity.

3. Which of the following is NOT a platform mentioned in the passage?
a) Uber
b) Airbnb
c) Lyft
d) TaskRabbit

Section 2: Sentence Correction

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined portion of the sentence.

4. She is one of the most talented singer.
a) most talented singers
b) talentedest singer
c) most talentedest singers
d) talentedest singers

5. The company's decision to layoff half of its workforce have caused a lot of controversy.
a) have caused
b) has caused
c) will cause
d) had caused

Section 3: Vocabulary

Choose the option that best defines the given word.

6. Abundant
a) scarce
b) plentiful
c) limited
d) rare

7. Auspicious
a) unlucky
b) inauspicious
c) favorable
d) unfortunate

Answer Key:
1. b) The sharing economy benefits both individuals and consumers.
2. a) It allows individuals to monetize their assets and skills.
3. c) Lyft
4. a) most talented singers
5. b) has caused
6. b) plentiful
7. c) favorable