CET 2026 Slot 1 · MBA CET 2026 Attempt 1 Slot 1 · Verbal – Page 7

In each question, a part of the sentence is made bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no replacement is needed, mark (E) as your answer.

The proposal was discussed in detail by all the senior members of the committee.

A. in details by all senior members of committee
B. with detail by all the senior members of the committee
C. in detail by all the senior members of the committees
D. in details by all the senior member of the committee
E. No correction required

In each question, a part of the sentence is made bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no replacement is needed, mark (E) as your answer.

The scientist attributed the unexpected results to the errors occurred during the experiment.

A. to the errors occurred during experiment
B. to the errors occurring during the experiment
C. for the errors occurred during the experiment
D. for the errors occurring during experiment
E. No correction required

Arrange sentences A–E to form a coherent paragraph.

A. This new emphasis on creativity has forced organizations to rethink traditional management practices.
B. For decades, productivity was measured primarily in terms of output per hour.
C. As a result of this rethink, companies now reward original ideas and adaptability rather than merely faster completion of routine tasks.
D. However, the rise of the digital economy has altered that output-based definition of productivity.
E. Under this new definition, creativity in knowledge-driven industries often matters more than routine efficiency.

In each of the following question, a sentence is given in active voice. Choose the option that correctly changes it into passive voice without altering the meaning.

Active Voice:
The committee had approved the budget before the CEO reviewed it.

A. The budget had been approved by the committee before the CEO reviewed it.
B. The budget has been approved by the committee before the CEO reviewed it.
C. The budget was approved by the committee before the CEO reviewed it.
D. The budget had approved by the committee before the CEO reviewed it.
E. The budget had being approved by the committee before the CEO reviewed it.

Yesterday, Mrs Rao, a teacher, said, “I am assigning the homework today.” A student reports her words the following day. Choose the indirect-speech version using standard past-tense backshift and the appropriate change of time expression.