Master Para Completion in VARC – Boost Accuracy Instantly!

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Struggling with Para Completion in VARC? You’re not alone — it’s one of the most confusing (yet high-scoring!) question types in CAT. The options often sound too similar, and you can easily get trapped by a misleading transition or tone.

But don’t worry — at Rahul Sir Classes, we’ll show you how to crack Para Completion questions with logic, not guesswork! It's a skill that can instantly boost your VARC percentile.

1. The 3-Step Strategy to Solve Para Completion

Para Completion questions test your ability to understand the flow and logic of a paragraph. Your task is to find the sentence that best completes the thought, maintaining the author's tone and style. Our 3-step strategy helps you do this efficiently:

1. Step 1: Understand the Author's Core Idea. Read the given paragraph carefully. Don't just read the words; try to grasp the central theme or argument. What is the author trying to say? What is the main point they are making?

2. Step 2: Analyze the Logical Flow & Tone. Pay close attention to the last few sentences of the paragraph. This is where the crucial clues for the missing sentence are located.

   • Does the paragraph end with a conclusion, a contrasting point, an example, or a new idea?

   • What is the author's tone—is it critical, supportive, neutral, or descriptive? The correct option must match this tone.

3. Step 3: Evaluate and Eliminate Options. Now, look at the options. Use the clues from Step 2 to eliminate the wrong choices.

   • Check for Connectors: Look for words like "therefore," "however," "in contrast," "similarly," or "for example." These words reveal the logical link between the last sentence and the missing one.

   • Maintain Context: The correct option must seamlessly fit into the existing context without introducing a new, out-of-scope idea.

   • Match the Tone: If the paragraph is a critique, a supportive option is likely incorrect.

     
     

2. Practice with a CAT-Level Example

Let's apply this strategy to a sample problem.

Example Paragraph: "Despite its immense potential, renewable energy faces a significant challenge: intermittency. Solar panels only generate power when the sun is shining, and wind turbines rely on a steady breeze. This unpredictability makes it difficult to guarantee a consistent supply of electricity, which is essential for grid stability. _________."

Options:

1. However, new advancements in battery storage technology are beginning to address this issue.

2. Fossil fuels, on the other hand, offer a highly reliable and consistent source of energy.

3. Therefore, governments should prioritize investing in nuclear power to supplement renewable sources.

4. This is why many countries are still hesitant to switch to a fully renewable grid.

Explanation:

Step 1: Core Idea. The paragraph's core idea is that renewable energy has a problem: it's not always available (intermittency). The author explains this with solar and wind examples.

Step 2: Logical Flow & Tone. The last sentence states that intermittency makes it hard to ensure grid stability. The next sentence should logically follow this point. The tone is neutral and expository; it's explaining a problem.

Step 3: Evaluate & Eliminate.

• Option B: This option introduces a new topic (fossil fuels) and shifts the focus away from the problem of intermittency. While true, it's not the most logical continuation.

• Option C: This option gives a specific solution (nuclear power) and a recommendation ("should prioritize"), which is too prescriptive and shifts the tone from explanatory to a recommendation.

• Option D: This is a plausible conclusion but it doesn't directly address the problem of intermittency as a solvable issue. It's a consequence, but not the best-fitting sentence.

• Option A: This option uses the connector "However," which signals a shift to a solution or counterpoint. It directly addresses the problem of intermittency mentioned in the last sentence by offering a solution (battery storage). It perfectly maintains the logical flow and fits the expository tone of the paragraph.

Correct Answer: Option A

Decode VARC and Make Every Mark Count!

Mastering Para Completion is less about vocabulary and more about logical deduction. By consistently practicing with our 3-step strategy, you'll train your mind to identify the subtle cues that lead you to the correct answer. You'll gain both accuracy and speed, turning a feared question type into a scoring opportunity.

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FAQs

Q1. Is Para Completion a difficult topic?

Para Completion can be tricky because the options are designed to confuse you. However, once you learn to focus on logical flow and context, it becomes a highly scorable question type with practice.

Q2. How is Para Completion different from Para Jumbles?

Para Completion requires you to find a single sentence to complete a paragraph, while Para Jumbles asks you to arrange a set of jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph. Both test your understanding of logical flow, but with different approaches.

Q3. Should I read the options before the paragraph?

We recommend reading the paragraph first to get a clear sense of its core idea and flow. Reading the options first can introduce bias and confuse you, making it harder to find the correct answer.

Q4. What is the biggest trap in Para Completion?

The biggest trap is an option that is factually correct or seems to "fit" but disrupts the logical flow or changes the tone of the paragraph. The correct option must feel like a natural continuation.

Q5. How can Rahul Sir Classes help me with my Para Completion preparation?

Rahul Sir Classes offers specialized VARC modules with expert-led video lectures, extensive practice sets, and detailed solutions. Our faculty helps you build a strong foundation and develop a strategic mindset to tackle any Para Completion question with confidence.