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CAT 2025 Slot 1 VARC Question 17

Multiple choice (+3 / −1) · Verbal Ability · Sentence Placement · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

CAT 2025 Slot 1VARCVerbal Ability • Sentence PlacementModerate
The given sentence is missing in the paragraph below. Decide where it best fits among the options 1, 2, 3, or 4 indicated in the paragraph. Sentence: "Everything is old-world, traditional techniques from Mexico," Ava emphasizes. Paragraph: The sisters embrace the ways their great-grandfather built and repaired instruments. ____(1) ____. When crafting a Mexican guitarrón used in mariachi music, they use tacote wood for the top of the instrument. Once the wood is cut, they carve the neck and heel from a single block using tools like hand saws, chisels and sandpaper rather than modern power tools — and believe that this traditional method improves the tone of the instrument. ____(2) ____. Their store has a three-year waitlist for instruments that take months to create. ____(3) ____. The family's artisanship has attracted stars like Los Lobos, who own custom guitars made by all three generations of the Delgado family. ____(4) ____. For the sisters, involvement in the family business started at an early age. They each built their first instruments at age 9.4a:
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Answer: C) Option 1

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Passage Context & Central Idea:
The paragraph describes the sisters' commitment to preserving traditional instrument-making techniques passed down from their great-grandfather. The central idea revolves around their dedication to old-world craftsmanship, emphasizing the use of traditional tools and materials to enhance the quality of their instruments.
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Question Stem Analysis:
The question requires identifying the most appropriate placement for the sentence that highlights the sisters' use of traditional techniques from Mexico, ensuring it fits seamlessly within the narrative.
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Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option A (4): This option is incorrect because the sentence about traditional techniques would be out of place after discussing the family's recognition by stars. The focus here shifts to fame rather than methodology.
Option B (3): This option is also incorrect as it comes after mentioning the three-year waitlist, which emphasizes demand rather than the techniques used. The sentence about tradition doesn't fit the context of waiting times.
Option C (1): This is the correct option. The sentence fits perfectly after the sisters are introduced as embracing their great-grandfather's methods, directly reinforcing their commitment to traditional techniques.
Option D (2): This option is incorrect because the sentence would disrupt the flow after describing the specific tools used. The sentence about tradition is more general and should come earlier in the narrative.
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Final Answer Confirmation:
Correct Answer: Option C

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