Ordering of Sentences: Test-27

1. The vegetable bin of my refrigerator contained an assortment of weird – looking items. P. The carrots dropped into U shapes as I picked them up with the tips of my fingers. Q. To the right of the oranges was a bunch of carrots that had begun to sprout points, spikes and tendrils. R. Near the carrots was a net bag of onions. S. Next to a shriveled, white coated lemon were two oranges covered with blue fuzz. 6. Each onion had sent curling shoots through the net until the whole thing resembled a mass of green spaghetti.

1. A man wearing dark sunglasses walked into the bank. P. Then he shouted. "Give me all your money, all the money in this bank right now." Q. Everyone in the lobby screamed and started running. R. He went up to the teller and held up a hand grenade for all to see. S. Nervously the young female teller handed the man three big bags loaded with cash. 6. Holding the grenade in one hand and the bags in the other, he walked out of the building.

1. The man P. and no one passing him in the street Q. was singularly inconspicuous R. who was called Alfred Nobel S. would have given him 6. another look.

1. The recent aircraft accident at Patna airport caused a great shock to the air travellers. P. Before the aircraft could land, people at the airport saw the plane aflame. Q. In view of different versions, a High Court judge was appointed to inquire into the nature of the accident. R. The plane was scheduled to land at Patna at 6.00 p.m. S. But the officials said that the plane went into flames after landing. 6. The nearest relatives of the deceased passengers were paid a compensation of 4 lakhs each.

1. The most vulnerable section of the society are the students. P. Revolutionary and new fledged ideas have a great appeal to them. Q. Agitations may be non-violent methods of protest. R. They cannot resist the charm of persuasion. S. They are to be taught that without discipline they cannot get proper education. 6. However if these become violent, the antisocial elements get encouraged and they put . all proper working out of gear.

1. A good cry can be a P. bring relief from anxiety Q. prevent a headache or R. and it might even S. healthy way to 6. other physical consequence

1. A wood-cutter was cutting a tree on a river bank. P. He knelt down and prayed. Q. His axe slipped and fell into the water. R. God Mercury appeared before him and asked about the matter. S. He could not get it back as the river was very deep. 6. He dived into the water and came up with an axe of gold .

1. Once a week Deesa led Moti Guj, the elephant, down to the river P. After inspection the two would stand up. Q. Then Deesa looked at his feet and examined his whole body for sores. R. The animal knew it was time to return. S. The elephant lay down on his side, while Deesa rubbed him with a coir scrubber. 6. Both the elephant and the trainer would return home.

1. The tiny bacterial plants that live in the soil help to prepare food for the plants we cultivate. P. The farmer works very hard to make the soil favourable. Q. But these soil bacteria are very necessary and helpful. R. There are millions of bacteria in a cubic inch of fertile soil. S. Some kinds of bacteria are harmful. 6. They do not need sunlight as do most plants.

1. In this life there are no gains without pains, P. No victory is a real triumph unless the foe is worthy Q. Life, indeed, would be dull if there were no difficulties R. Both winner and loser enjoy a game most if it is closely contested to the last S. Gainers lose their zest if there is no real struggle 6. Whether we like it or not, life is one continuous competition.