CET 2026 Slot 1 · MBA CET 2026 Attempt 1 Slot 1 Question Paper with Solutions – Page 19

Choose the sentence in which “equivocal” is used correctly.

A. His equivocal bravery inspired the troops.
B. She gave an equivocal answer that avoided a clear commitment.
C. The equivocal sunset painted the sky beautifully.
D. His equivocal honesty impressed the jury.
E. The chef prepared an equivocal meal.

In the following question, a word is given followed by five answer choices. Select the option that is closest in meaning correctly explains the usage of the given word.

The manager’s pragmatic approach helped resolve the crisis quickly.

Pragmatic means :

Choose the word that best fits the blank:

The committee’s decision was widely criticized as _________, since it ignored years of empirical research.

Choose the word that best fits the blank:

The apology issued by the corporation was dismissed as _________, failing to address the underlying ethical concerns.

Choose the word that best fits the blank:

The novel deliberately _________ conventional storytelling techniques to challenge the reader.