Question 1
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A. Poor literacy levels naturally have a role to play in not being able to embrace people into a cashless society. B. This is further compounded by vested interests who wouldn’t want the transparency that e payments would bring along to ever come. C. Adding to this are insufficient measures towards tackling fraud & timely redressal of complaints which would’ve helped in boosting user confidence. D. India is in the bottom half in the ranking of countries having the most number of cashless transactions.
DABC
DACB
ADBC
ABCD
CDBA
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Sentence D introduces a statement of India’s ranking among countries. Sentence A gives a reason for the state of affairs mentioned in the statement and has to follow sentence D. Sentence C gives an additional reason and the same has to follow sentence A. Sentence B takes this further and has to therefore follow sentence C.
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Question 2
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A) this is a major reason that the Indus culture surely one of the greatest of the ancient world, has remained vexingly obscure. B) like the people of Mesopotamia, the Indus people also had a writing system. C) despite the efforts of many scholars, however, the symbols have yet to yield a credible sentence. D) archaeologists have unearthed thousands of examples of the script.
BCDA
BDCA
BCAD
DCAB
The correct order is BDCA. The first sentence in order is B since it introduces the subject of the paragraph which is the ‘Indus people’ by comparing it to another. The next in order is sentence D as it contains the noun ‘script’ which links it to the ‘writing system’ mentioned in the previous sentence. The next in order is sentence C as it contains the problem of the paragraph using the conjunction ‘despite’. The last sentence in order is sentence A as it contains the solution to the problem using the word ‘reason’ and hence is a befitting conclusion to the paragraph.
Question 3
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A) now forecasts for 2004 predict that the pattern will make a huge comeback and be on every fabric from wool to chiffon B) paisley is bringing Kashmir to the forefront of International style lingo yet again C) even Roberto Cavalli’s hottest selling items were the shaded paisley printed silk tie for men D) the state was a talking point last season with Valentini Haute Couture’s tone-on-tone paisley embroidery
BADC
BACD
The correct sequence is BDCA. The first sentence in order is B as it introduces the subject of the paragraph which is ‘paisley.’ The next in order is sentence D as it elaborates upon the state of Kashmir which was introduced in the earlier sentence. The next in line is sentence C as it begins with the adverb ‘even’ which emphasizes upon the subject further. The last sentence in order is A since it logically concludes the paragraph by stating the present and the future scenario of the subject.
Question 4
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A) slavery, thanks to Uncle Tom’s Cabin was being viewed from a moral perspective B) but it fuelled a controversy that had broken out as the country moved westwards C) the impact of the book can be seen in President Lincoln’s greeting of Mrs. Stowe as the ‘little lady who began the big war’ D) Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin may seem melodramatic to a modern audienc
ACBD
DBCA
CABD
The correct order is DBCA. The first sentence in order is D as it introduces the subject of the paragraph which is the play, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The next in order is sentence B because it begins with the conjunction ‘but’ and states the problem of the paragraph which is the ‘controversy.’ The next in order is sentence C which states the ‘impact’ of the subject. The paragraph can be correctly concluded with sentence A as it states another way of looking at the subject.
Question 5
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A. The new government has decided that loss making public sector companies cannot shy away from privatization. B. There’s only the question of when, not if. C. They would like to take the unions on board and coming out with a decent exit package for the existing employees. D. This way, they feel that they can keep the opposition parties and trouble mongers at bay.
ACDB
ADCB
Sentence A introduces the intent of the new government on loss making public companies. Sentence B is a supporting statement to the opinion expressed in A. Sentence C talks about how to get this done in a specific manner. Sentence D talks about how problems could be avoided by adopting strategy listed in C.
Question 6
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A) it is difficult to think of wildlife in an urban environment B) wildlife means more than just lions, tigers and elephants C) but, we do share space with wildlife regardless of where we live D) wildlife refers to any undomesticated animal and to uncultivated plants
BDAC
The correct order is BDAC. The first in order is sentence B as it introduces the topic of the subject which is wildlife. The next in order is sentence D as it further defines what wildlife is. The next in line is sentence A as it states the problem of the paragraph. The final sentence in sequence is C as it begins with the conjunction ‘but’ and states the present situation if not the solution to the problem.
Question 7
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A. His political career came to an abrupt end with China's military operation. B. He attracted as well repelled. C. He was responsible for the debacle. D. A man of paradoxes, Menon remained an enigma.
DBAC
DCBA
CBAD
Obviously, the passage will start with sentence D stating about a man named Menon. After that, due to usage of “enigma”, it will be followed with sentence B. Later as he is being held responsible for a debacle, sentence A will come first as it shows the debacle being talked about, so, the correct option will be DBAC.
Question 8
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A. Various studies have demonstrated that laughter is good for health and energy. B. Laughing is a tremendous stress reliever. C. So if you can spare two minutes, view your favourite funny movie clip to increase the laughter in your life. D. It loosens the physical tension of stress and unites people in a delightful shared experience.
CADB
A and B can both start the passage. C uses ‘so’, therefore, it is more of a conclusive statement. Also, D has ‘it’ which tells us that it is not the first sentence. Here, the options starting with A have C after A which is not possible. Hence, B is the first. D tells us how laughing relieves stress. A follows D.
Question 9
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A. But even today there is an enigma surrounding her life and time. B. Trying to demystify her a little was a documentary. C. Amrita Shergill lives through her paintings. D. It was recently screened at the Alliance Francaise
he first sentence is C since it begins with a proper noun and introduces the topic thus is befitting to start a paragraph. Sentence A is the second in order as it begins with the conjunction “but” and is a logical connective as it introduces us to the problem of the context. Sentence B is next in line as it contains the solution to the problem or “enigma” by using the word “demystify”. The last sentence is D as it ties the threads together and concluds the paragraph properly.
Question 10
The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph. A. Dhanuskodi was a bustling trade town in the south eastern part of the country in the first half of the nineteenth century. B. Today who remain are only a handful of fishing families who inhabit this now eerie town. C. All changed when a massive cyclone swept away most of the town and its inhabitants during the odd hours of December 22, 1964. D. Following the tragedy, the district administration declared Dhanuskodi unfit for living.
Sentence A introduces the city of Dhanuskodi, a bustling town. Sentence C tells us about the tragedy that changed the city’s character. Sentence D tells what happened after the tragedy. Sentence B tells us as to who remains now in the town.
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