CAT 2003 Slot 2 — VARC Question 18
Each question has a base word that is used in the options given below. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is inappropriate.
Reason
Answer & solution
- A
Your stand is beyond all reason.
- B
Has she given you any reason for her resignation?
- C
There is little reason in your pompous advice.
How do you deal with a friend who doesn't listen to a reason?
Reason in sentences 1 and 3 means ‘the capacity for logical, rational, and analytic thought or intelligence’. The word has been used correctly in both the sentences. Your stand in beyond all logic or sound sense (1) and there is little reason or logic behind your pompous advice (3) are both fine.
Reason in option 2 means ‘the basis or motive for an action, decision, or conviction’ and the word has been used correctly here as well.
The final sentence (4) does not require an article (a) immediately before ‘reason’. Here, reason means ‘good judgement or sound sense’ and it not just ‘any’ good judgement as suggested by ‘a reason’!
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.