CET 2026 Slot 2 · MBA CET 2026 Attempt 1 Slot 2 · Verbal
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According to the passage, which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'condemning' as used in the passage?
- censuring
- hurting
- killing
- shouting
- scolding
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Answer: A. censuring
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Which of the following is false concerning sarcasm according to the passage?
- Sarcasm expresses the poisonous sting of contempt.
- Sarcasm hurts others and harms relationships.
- Sarcasm takes on the debt of conflict.
- There are some unexpected benefits from sarcasm.
- Sarcasm should be entirely avoided as it does not have any beneficial effects.
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Answer: E. Sarcasm should be entirely avoided as it does not have any beneficial effects.
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Fill in the blank given in the passage with the correct given word out of the following options.
- expert
- clown
- connoisseur
- personality
- player
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Answer: C. connoisseur
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Which of the following statements is / are true according to the author of the passage?
A. Words used in sarcasm are to be considered for their literal meaning.
B. Sarcasm does involve an element of humour in it.
C. Tone of voice is one of the essential components of conveying sarcasm.
D. Sarcasm does not have any benefits and should be completely avoided.
E. Sarcasm can be understood only by very intelligent people.
- Only A
- Only B and C
- Only D
- Only E
- Only C
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Answer: B. Only B and C
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What is false concerning the relationship between sarcasm and creativity?
- The brain must think creatively to understand or convey a sarcastic comment.
- Sarcasm makes a statement sound less critical.
- Sarcasm may lead to clearer and more creative thinking.
- To either create or understand sarcasm, tone must overcome the contradiction between the literal and actual meanings of the sarcastic expressions.
- Sarcasm is a process that activates, and is facilitated by, abstraction, which in turn promotes creative thinking.
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Answer: B. Sarcasm makes a statement sound less critical.