Odd One Out Question 1 - CAT 2020
1. For feminists, the question of how we read is inextricably linked with the question of what we read.
2. Elaine Showalter’s critique of the literary curriculum is exemplary of this work.
3. Androcentric literature structures the reading experience differently depending on the gender of the reader.
4. The documentation of this realization was one of the earliest tasks undertaken by feminist critics.
5. More specifically, the feminist inquiry into the activity of reading begins with the realization that the literary canon is androcentric, and that this has a profoundly damaging effect on women readers.
Step-by-Step Explanation
Correct Answer:3 Explanation: The passage explains the feminist view of reading and the criticism associated with it. Statements (1), (5), (4), and (2) are connected and together form a logical paragraph. Statement (3) is the odd one out because it shifts the focus to androcentric literature, which does not fit with the main idea of the passage. Therefore, Statement (3) is the correct answer.Odd One Out Shortcuts & Tricks
Why Keywords Can Be Misleading in CAT Odd One Out
Same words ≠Same flow: Sentences may contain similar keywords but still discuss different ideas.
Common theme can be a trap: CAT often keeps all five sentences around the same broad topic, making the odd sentence less obvious.
Context matters more: Instead of matching words, check how each sentence contributes to the central idea.
Look beyond vocabulary: Focus on logical connections, references and the progression of ideas.
Remember: The odd sentence is not always off-topic — it is often simply out of context.