CAT 2023 Slot 1 VARC Question 20

Type-in-the-answer (no negative marking) · Verbal Ability · Odd One Out · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.
1
Having an appreciation for the workings of another person's mind is considered a prerequisite for natural language acquisition, strategic social interaction, reflexive thought, and moral judgment.
2
It is a 'theory of mind' though some scholars prefer to call it 'mentalizing' or 'mindreading', which is important for the development of one's cognitive abilities.
3
Though we must speculate about its evolutionary origin, we do have indications that the capacity evolved sometime in the last few million years.
4
This capacity develops from early beginnings in the first year of life to the adult's fast and often effortless understanding of others' thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
5
One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other people's behaviour in terms of their mental states.
TITA Answer:
Answer and solution

Answer: 2

📌 Passage Context & Central Idea:
The passage discusses the human cognitive ability to understand others' mental states, referred to as 'theory of mind' or 'mentalizing.' It highlights the development of this capacity from infancy to adulthood and its significance in various cognitive functions.
Question Stem Analysis:
The question asks to identify the sentence that doesn't fit coherently with the others, disrupting the flow of the paragraph.
⚡ Option-by-Option Elimination:
Sentence 1: Introduces the importance of understanding others' minds, fitting well with the topic.
Sentence 2: Defines the concept as 'theory of mind,' essential for cognitive development, aligning with the passage.
Sentence 3: Discusses evolutionary origins, which is a tangent as the passage focuses on development and significance, not evolution.
Sentence 4: Describes the developmental timeline, crucial for the narrative flow.
Sentence 5: Introduces the concept, serving as a strong opening.
🎯 Final Answer Confirmation:
The odd sentence is 3 as it diverges from the main focus.
Correct Answer: 3

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