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The CAT exam is like a key to getting into top management programs in India. In this exam, there is a tricky part called the Verbal Ability (VARC) section. This part tests not just your language skills, but also how well you can think and reason. The VARC questions in CAT are like puzzles, and there are different kinds. Each type needs a different way of solving. Let's explore these types: Para Summary, Parajumbles, Odd One Out, and Fill in the Sentence. We'll learn how to handle them for the CAT exam. To read more about CAT 2023 notifications, click on this link.

    Tips To Solve VARC Questions For CAT

  1) Para Summary: Getting the Main Idea Think about fixing a piece of art carefully. Para Summary questions are a bit like that. They ask you to understand the main point of a paragraph and say it in a short way. This needs more than just reading - you should find the important parts and put them together well. To be good at this, you have to be good at picking out important things and leaving out the rest. 2) Parajumbles: Making Sense of Sentences Parajumbles are like a puzzle with pieces you need to put in order. It's like being a detective and finding clues to solve a mystery. These questions check if you can think in a smart way and see how things are connected. Just like you put puzzle pieces in the right order to see the picture, you put sentences in the right order to make a good story. 3) Odd One Out: Finding the Different One Imagine you're in a group of people who look the same, but one person doesn't belong. Odd One Out questions are a bit like that. You have to find the sentence that doesn't fit with the others in meaning and tone. It's like a puzzle where one piece doesn't match the picture. In these questions, you need to find the sentence that doesn't fit. 4) Fill in the Sentence: Connecting the Dots Filling in sentence blanks is like building a bridge between two places. The words you choose have to fit in the space and also make the meaning clear. This type of question tests not just your word knowledge, but also if you can understand what's being said and say it in the right way. It's like being a writer and making sure your words make sense.
Becoming an Expert: InsideIIM's VARC Accelerator Course Now that we've looked at different question types, here's something exciting: InsideIIM's VARC Accelerator Course. This course is made to help you get better at the VARC part. It teaches you important reading and question-answering skills that you need to do well. The course has 15 live classes, practice tests for the CAT VARC section, chances to ask questions, and short practice tests. Through these, you can learn faster and get better at reading, understanding, and answering questions. This course is like a guide that helps you be ready for the tough VARC section. With InsideIIM's VARC Accelerator Course, you can feel more confident about this part of the exam! Sign up today