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CAT 2023 Slot 3 VARC Question 19

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

CAT 2023 Slot 3VARCVerbal Ability • Odd One OutModerate
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
Although hard skills have traditionally ruled the roost, some companies are moving away from choosing prospective hires based on technical abilities alone.
2
Companies are shaking off the old definition of an ideal candidate and ditching the idea of looking for the singularly perfect candidate altogether.
3
Now, some job descriptions are frequently asking for candidates to demonstrate soft skills, such as leadership or teamwork.
4
That's not to say that practical know-how is no longer required - some jobs still call for highly specific expertise
5
The move towards prioritising soft skills "is a natural response to three years of the pandemic" says a senlor recrulter at Cenlar FSB.
TITA Answer:
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Answer: 2

Step-by-Step Explanation and Answer:
1
Passage Context & Central Idea:
The passage discusses the evolving trend in corporate hiring, where companies are shifting focus from solely relying on hard skills to also valuing soft skills. The central idea is the change in hiring criteria, emphasizing a balance between technical expertise and interpersonal abilities, driven by the pandemic.
2
Question Stem Analysis:
The question asks to identify the sentence that doesn't fit coherently with the others, forming a logical paragraph.
3
Option-by-Option Elimination:
Sentence 1: Introduces the shift from hard to soft skills. Fits well.
Sentence 2: Suggests rejecting the idea of a perfect candidate entirely, which is too extreme compared to the balanced approach in other sentences.
Sentence 3: Details the inclusion of soft skills, aligning with the shift.
Sentence 4: Clarifies that hard skills are still important, balancing the narrative.
Sentence 5: Provides context for the shift, linking it to the pandemic.
4
Final Answer Confirmation:
Sentence 2 is the odd one out due to its extreme tone, unlike the balanced approach in the others.
Correct Answer: 2

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