CET 2026 Slot 6 · MBA CET 2026 Attempt 2 Slot 1 · Verbal – Page 10

Choose the sentence with the correct idiom usage:

A. The intern let the cat out of the bag by accidentally revealing the merger details.
B. The intern let the cat out of the bag by carefully safeguarding sensitive information.
C. The intern let the cat out of the bag by refusing to comment on the issue.
D. The intern let the cat out of the bag by misleading the reporters.
E. The intern let the cat out of the bag by delaying the announcement.

Choose the sentence with the correct idiom usage:

A. The negotiator kept moving the goalposts by demanding clarity.
B. The negotiator kept moving the goalposts by changing conditions repeatedly.
C. The negotiator kept moving the goalposts by agreeing to fixed terms.
D. The negotiator kept moving the goalposts by reaching a compromise.
E. The negotiator kept moving the goalposts by concluding talks early.

Choose the correct sentence:

A. A series of lectures were scheduled for the semester.
B. A series of lectures was scheduled for the semester.
C. A series of lectures are scheduled for the semester.
D. A series of lectures have been scheduled for the semester.
E. A series of lectures were being scheduled for the semester.

Choose the correct sentence:

A. If he worked harder, he would succeed yesterday.
B. If he had worked harder, he would succeed now.
C. If he had worked harder, he would have succeeded.
D. If he works harder, he would have succeeded.
E. If he was working harder, he will succeed.

Choose the correct sentence:

A. She is proficient with data analysis tools.
B. She is proficient in data analysis tools.
C. She is proficient at data analysis tools.
D. She is proficient on data analysis tools.
E. She is proficient for data analysis tools.