CAT 2023 Slot 2 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
Self-care particularly links to loneliness, behavioural problems, and negative academic outcomes.
2."Latchkey children" refers to children who routinely return home from school to empty homes and take care of themselves for extended periods of time.
3
Although self-care generally points to negative outcomes, it is important to consider that the bulk of research has yet to track long-term consequences.
4
In research and practice, the phrase "children in self-care" has come to replace latchkey in an effort to more accurately reflect the nature of their circumstances.
5
Although parents might believe self-care would be beneficial for development, recent research has found quite the opposite.
TITA Answer:
Answer and solution

Answer: 3

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1
Identify the Topic: The sentences discuss self-care, particularly in the context of "latchkey children," and its negative outcomes.
2
Analyze Each Sentence:
Sentence 1: Introduces negative effects of self-care.
Sentence 2: Defines "latchkey children."
Sentence 3: Talks about the lack of long-term research, which doesn't fit the flow.
Sentence 4: Explains the shift in terminology, following sentence 2.
Sentence 5: Contrasts parents' views with research findings, aligning with sentence 1.
3
Determine the Odd Sentence: Sentence 3 introduces a nuance that doesn't contribute to the main argument about negative outcomes.
Answer: The odd sentence is 3.
Correct Answer: 3

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