Ordering of Sentences: Test-16

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Directions for individual questions: The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

Ordering of Sentences: Test-16

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Question 1

1. The traveller said. "Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn? (P) "Do you want one in which you can spend the night T (Q) "Yes",said the peasant. (R) "Goright down the road and turn to the left." (S) "Yes",replied the traveller. (6) "thanks a lot.”

A	PSRQ
B	QPSR
C	SPQR
D	QSRP

Question 1 Explanation:

The first sentence is option Q), followed by P) and S) and the last sentence is R).

Question 2

1.Today political freedom P. and the right Q. however money and all that money R. assures people equality before law S. to elect their Government 6. can buy is not fairly distributed.

A	SPRQ
B	RPSQ
C	QRSP
D	PSRQ

Question 2 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is R), followed by P) and S), and the last sentence is Q).

Question 3

1. Oliver dozed off again and it has been bright day for hours when Oliver opened his eyes. P. He belonged to the world Again Q. In three day's time, he was able to sit in any easy chair, well propped up with pillows, and he was still too weak to walk R. He felt cheerful and happy S. The crisis of the disease was safely past 6. Mrs. Beduin had him carried downstairs into the little housekeeper's room which belonged to her.

A	PQRS
B	RSPQ
C	QRSP
D	SPQR

Question 3 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is R), followed by S) and P), and the last sentence is Q).

Question 4

1. Phobic reactions are strong, irrational fears of specific objects or situations P. But there is no objective danger Q. For example, when a person is extremely fearful of birds, snakes, heights or closed places, the label phobia is applied to the person's fear and avoidance R. He usually recognizes that his fear is irrational S. A person suffering from phobic neurosis knows what he is afraid of 6. But he cannot control it.

A	QPSR
B	SRQP
C	SQPR
D	RSQP

Question 5

1. Smoke billowed up between the plants. P. Passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship. Q. The rising gale fanned the smouldering fire. R. Everyone now knew there was a fire on board. S. Flames broke out here and there. 6. Most people bore the shock bravely.

A	S R Q P
B	Q P S R
C	R S P Q
D	Q S R P

Question 5 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is Q, followed by S and R, and the last sentence out of the given options is P.

Question 6

1. Nothing comes out of nothing. P. We have to work and then alone we can gain something. Q. It is honest and conscientious labour alone that produces result. R. Millions have been struck with the lure of lottery to utter despondency. S. A person who thinks that luck would favour him with all the wants of his life without his lifting his finger even, is living in a fool's paradise. (6) A painstaking man who adopts honest toil as his way of life, makes the most of it.

A	PQRS
B	PSRQ
C	QPRS
D	RSPQ

Question 6 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is Q, followed by P and R, and the last sentence out of the given options is S.

Question 7

1. I shall tell you about the ways you can see a rainbow. P. Big rainbows can be seen when the sun is close to horizon. . Q. Or you can notice a rainbow in the spray from a garden hose. R. You can see a rainbow in the mist from a waterfall. S. When you stand with a light source behind you and misty water Before you, you can see a rainbow. 6. Occasionally, even a full moon on a rainy night will create a faint rainbow.

A	SPRQ
B	SRQP
C	SPQR
D	SQRP

Question 7 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is S, followed by P and R, and the last sentence out of the given options is Q.

Question 8

1. National Integrity means National Unity for all. (P) They are the evils of Communalism and Regionalism (Q) Our Government is taking steps/ to remove such tendencies. (R) But there are some evil tendencies in our society to hamper our unity. (S) The feeling of Indian ness should be achieved to preserve our unity. (6) And this is what every Indian should aim at.

A	SRQP
B	QPRS
C	QRPS
D	QSPR

Question 8 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is S, followed by R and Q, and the last sentence out of the given options is P.

Question 9

1. 'I was born here in the old city' the girl told us. P. her answer suggested that her family has roots. Q. when we inquired R. as opposed to the modem towns that consist mostly of hotels S. and belongs to the traditional part where the temples are 6. Some say people here are more ethnically pure.

A	QPSR
B	SRPQ
C	PSRQ
D	SRQP

Question 9 Explanation:

The first sentence out of the given options is Q, followed by P and S, and the last sentence out of the given options is R.

Question 10

1. The student came late to the school. P. He went home weeping. Q. The watchman didn't allow him inside the school. R. The boy was waiting outside for some time. S. He then decided to go home. 6. It was a bad day for him.