CAT 2007 | Question: 52

Question

In the question there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

The furhter[A]/farther[B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.

For the crowds it was more of a historical[A]/historic[B] event; for their leader, it was just another day.

The old man has a healthy distrust[A]/mistrust[B] for all new technology.

This film is based on a real[A]/true[B] story.

One suspects that the compliment[A]/complement[B] was backhanded.

• A. BABAB
• B. ABBBA
• C. BAABA
• D. BBAAB
• E. ABABA

Answer 1

1)  furhter

2) historic ( famous or important in history, or potentially so. )

3) distrust ( the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon. )

Distrust and mistrust are roughly the same. Both mean (1) lack of trust or (2) to regard without trust. But distrust is often based on experience or reliable information, while mistrust is often a general sense of unease toward someone or something

4) true

5) compliment

Ans E)