Sentence Arrangement -7. Competition Examination Questions Based Exercises-- Solution & Explanation

 Generally in Sentence Arrangement Questions in examinations there are options given and the correct one out of those is to be selected. Undoubtedly practice is the most effective tool for solving the question but there are certain tips which help in arriving at  the result easily and quickly. A few of these are listed below.

These sentences relate to one theme, topic, idea or place or thing of description. Their link as to how they describe it is required to be identified.

Some words like pronouns and  prepositional phrases are very helpful in locating relation between sentences.

Sentences containing nouns are arranged prior to those containing pronouns. 

In the examination questions going by the given options makes finding out the answer very convenient. Sense and meaning of sentences in the sequence of options needs to be verified and the correct one to be identified.

Following examples illustrate the point.

In the following exercises first and last sentences of the sequence are given. Arrange the remaining four sentences between these two in a meaningful sequence.

ONE

X. Glass is an inorganic transparent product made from silica sand, limestone, soda ash and sodium carbonate. It differs in colour, density and quality based on further chemical composition.

A. Tempered glass, in particular, is being employed in roofing applications as well as in manufacturing of glass windows. In developing countries, tempered glass is replacing standard glass in roofing applications on account of its high strength properties.

B. It has its utility in small, medium and hi-tech applications ranging from household mirrors, solar panels, optical fibre to radiation shielding glasses in nuclear facilities.

C. Its properties of transparency, scattering, absorption and thermal response allow multiple applications.

D. It is perhaps most widely known for its extensive use in houses and offices in glass windows. It is increasingly being used in construction applications.

Y. Nowadays, even waste glass in the powder form is gaining usage as part replacement of cement in concrete, a trend set to gain momentum over the coming years.

OPTIONS

1. ACBD  2. BCAD  3. CBDA  4.CDBA

EXPLANATION

Two of the given options start with C and one each with A and B. No option starts with D.

Sentence X describes about structural and physical properties of glass. Sentence Y describes about the latest trend of use of glass in construction work.

Sentence A describes about the latest trend of use of a particular type of a glass, tempered glass, in construction work. This sentence indicates its link with sentence Y. 

Sentence C starts with a pronoun 'its' which describes the noun 'Glass' in sentence X. X describes about structure and properties of glass and C describes about multiple applications of glass according its properties. C thus follows X. Answer should start with C.

Sentence B gives further details of application of glass according to its structure and utility. Words 'its properties...allow to multiple applications' link it further with words ' it has ....high-tech applications ' in B.   B should follow C. 

Sentence D tells about use of glass in construction work. Sentence A gives details of a type of glass being used in construction work these days. So A should follow D. 

It means options 1 and 2 cannot be answer. Out of 3 and 4. Further D cannot follow C and A cannot follow B. So option 4 too cannot be answer. 

Option 3 CBDA is the correct answer. This sequence can be verified.

TWO

X. A true woman is one who takes pride not just in her own achievements but in the achievements of her family as well. She laughs with you, she cries for you and

A. her ambitions on the back burner so she can help her family with theirs. She takes pride in your achievements and holds your hand through your disappointments. Yes, that is the true woman. You will find her

B. when the whole world has turned back on you she will still be standing right behind you. She loves you beyond reason and forgives you time and again unconditionally. She puts

C. her son a pair of socks instead. You will find her son at a cricket match even when she can't understand the first thing about the game.

D. not at a beauty pageant but at the supermarket shopping for groceries, probably dressed in something sturdy or at a departmental store reaching out for a vial of cream or to buy

Y. You will find her helping the blind cross the street. You will find her at a Sunday mass singing herself. Yes that would be her the real, true woman.

OPTIONS 

1. ABDC 2. BADC 3. DABC 4. BACD

EXPLANATION

Two options start with B and one each with A and D.

Selection of sentences in case of such an exercise is a little easier because the sentences are to be linked according to their starting or ending lines or words.

In case of X the ending line is incomplete but begining is complete.

In case of Y both beginning and ending are complete.

Opening sentence in all the sentences ABCD are incomplete. Endings in all except C are incomplete. Now ending words of sentences are to be linked with starting words of other sentences. C can be the last sentence linking with Y as it has a complete ending. Three options 1,2 and 3 end with C. So 4 can be ruled out as answer.

Sentence X ends with a conjunction 'and' , before this there is a complete sentence, so after conjunction also there should be a complete sentence. All sentences except B and Y start with incomplete sentences. This doesn't fit with Y. So B can be the first sentence of the sequence. 

B ends with 'she puts'. With this D doesn't fit but A and C can fit. Out of these two A appears to be appropriate. 'She puts  her ambitions on the back burner'. 

A ends with ' you will find her' it links with D ' not at a beauty pageant'. 

So answer is 2.BADC.

THREE

X. Fairy tales, one of the favorite forms of literature, are a mystical fantasy of creatures and animals that everyone wishes they could be a part of.  They have been around for hundreds of years and create an escape for people.

A. Something really liked about these tales is the characters, they always represent something more than just a person in a story. They can represent happiness, sadness, ambition, the options are endless.

B. Through their characters these tales often help represent something that cannot really happen in real life. People like seeing the things that happen in fairy tales as it inspires them.

C. These tales are crucial for the growth of young as well as older people who need to take a break from the drudgery of real life. They feel enjoying the world of their fantasy and liking.

D. They have therapeutic values to them and help readers to cope through their fears and to remove themselves of aggressive feelings and destructive desires.

Y. The aspects in the stories have always been known to inform readers of all the perspectives of life that relate to fairy tales and they help model behavioral codes and developmental paths, even as they provide us with terms for thinking about what happens in our world.

OPTIONS

1. CDAB 2. ABDC 3. CDBA 4. BDAC

EXPLANATION

Two options start with C and one each with A and B.

Sentence X tells that fairy tales are fantasy and these serve for people as an escape from harsh realities of life. Sentence Y tells about various aspects of life related to fairy world and their relation with what happens in this world.

Sentences A and B tell about characters of fairy tales and fondness of people for these tales. 

Sentence C tells about effect of fairy tales on people as these relieve them from stress of hardships of life. Sentence D tells further about positive effect of fairy tales on life of people.

Words ' create and escape' in sentence X and  'break from drudgery' in Sentence C show link between these two sentences. D explains this fact further. So the sequence starts with C followed by D.

Options 2 and 4 are ruled out. 

Sentence B follows A as these two explain about characters.

Option 3 is ruled out. Answer is 1 CDAB. This sequence can be checked.

Sentence Arrangement -6. Competition Examination Questions Based Exercises-- Solution & Explanation

 

Sentence Arrangement questions can be solved in examination by following certain simple tips. Basically the sentences are to be linked with each other according to their meaning and sense but there are some small tips which are of great help in finding out the link. By applying these,  questions can be solved easily without wasting time. 

To quote a few :

A sentence containing a noun generally comes first and that containing a pronoun describing that noun comes after that sentence.

A sentence containing the article 'a' before a noun comes first and a sentence containing the article 'the' before that noun comes after that sentence. 

Mostly there is  a central idea, theme or a line of action around which these sentences revolve. That needs to be identified and the sentences too be arranged accordingly.

Sometimes possessive pronouns, indicative pronouns or adjectives used in sentences are also of great help in finding out the location of a sentence.

This can be explained with the help of examples.

In the following exercises first and last sentences of the sequence are given. Arrange the remaining four sentences between these two in a meaningful sequence.

ONE

X. Gone are the good old days when people used to visit their relatives during their children's holidays. Nowadays all are busy and nobody wants to visit the relatives nor anybody is happy to receive them. 

P. Suddenly the silver coloured taxi stopped in front of the gate of a house and a hefty man who was the driver of the taxi came out of it.

Q. Its occupants, thereafter, came out of the taxi and started talking with each other looking towards the house while two of them helped the driver in taking the luggage inside the house.

R. As the train stopped at the platform all the family members started rushing out of the cabin taking their luggage with them. A coolie carried the whole luggage to the taxi stand and all the members sat in a taxi.

  

S. The taxi ran on the roads of the city like an electric train and it reached its destination in an hour. All of its occupants were very happy that they had finally reached their relatives.

Y. Although these days people still go out during their vacation yet such scenes are rarely seen because all prefer to visit places like hill stations or sea beaches etc. instead of their relatives.    

OPTIONS

1.RQPS 2.RSPQ 3. PQSR  4. SQPR

EXPLANATION

Sometimes small hints work and these are very helpful in finding out the solution.

In P article a is used with noun house and in Q article the is used with house. This shows that Q will follow P. 

Similarly in R article a is used with noun taxi and in S and P article the is used with taxi. This shows that these two S and P will follow R.

PQ combination is in options 2 and 3 and RS combination is in option 1 and 2. So option 4 can be ruled out. SR is not possibility so option 3 too is ruled out. Q cannot follow R so option 1 is also not possible. Only option 2 RSPQ is the answer and it can be verified. 

TWO

X. Our country even after so many years of independence is facing a number of problems like  poverty, malnutrition and illiteracy etc. . A large part of its population is deprived of its basic needs even.

P. The greatest tragedy among these today is illiteracy. There are places in our country which are   not having facilities of basic education.  A number of villages are still without a primary school even.

Q. The Government has taken a number of initiatives to reduce it but it still persists in large dimensions. Various efforts made in this regard are showing their results but still  a lot is  to be done.

R. It is a chronic disease that is eating into the vitals of our society and depriving people from getting their basic needs. There is a large number of people in our country who are uneducated.

S. Paucity of resources impedes spreading of literacy among people but it is lack of willingness among them that hinders it the most. People particularly in rural areas do not send their children to school instead they want them to work with them in the fields.

Y. Education not only enhances peoples’ knowledge but it also introduces to them various avenues of their livelihood and better ways of living. The need is to educate people in an effective manner in this direction.

OPTIONS

1. PQRS 2. RQPS 3. SPQR   4.PRSQ

EXPLANATION

Two options start with P and one each with R and S. No option starts with Q. R starts with a pronoun 'it' so it cannot be first sentence. S tells about reasons of problem of illiteracy. It can be first sentence but it shows that there is mention of illiteracy in some other sentence.

X tells about problems the country is facing. The words 'among these' in P show that it describes about one out of some of problems. It links P with X. Now what after P whether Q or R as in options 1 and 4. R tells further about the problem. Q can follow R. S tells about reasons.  Reasons of a problem will be first and steps to remove it will follow that. So option 4 PRSQ is answer and it can be verified. 

THREE

X. ISRO originally intended to launch Mars Orbiter Mission with its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle but the GSLV failed twice in 2010 and still had issues with its cryogenic engine.

P. The initial planned orbit raising manoeuvres were completed with nominal results, while a subsequent supplementary manoeuvre managed its successful transit to Mars.

Q. Since the vehicle was not powerful enough to place Mars Orbiter Mission on a direct-to-Mars trajectory, the spacecraft was planned to be launched into a highly elliptical Earth orbit.

R. The launch was rescheduled, the satellite was placed into Earth orbit with revised perigee and apogee. 

S. The unsuccessful attempts did not deter their enthusiasm but waiting for the new batch of rockets would have delayed the  Mission for at least three years, so ISRO opted to switch to the less-powerful Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

Y. Thus the Indian agency successfully executed a Mars mission in its first attempt; and this brought laurels for India and for The Mars Orbiter Mission team of India.

OPTIONS

1. SQRP 2.PRSQ 3. RQSP 4. QSRP

EXPLANATION

All the answer options start with different words i.e. PQRS. 

Sentence X tells about beginning of the Mission to Mars whereas Y tells about sucessful accomplishment of the mission.

X tells about failure of launching vehicle and S continues the same thing further saying that these failures had no effect. So X and S can be together.S ends with shifting to a less powerful vehicle. Q further tells about the vehicle. P tells about successful launching of vehicle and the same thing is continued in Y. So S and Q can be together. P and Y can be together. The remaining option R tells about relaunching it can be before P.

So sequence SQRP is the answer.

Sentence Arrangement -5. Competition Examination Questions Based Exercises-- Solution & Explanation

 

Sentence Arrangement questions in examinations are given in different forms. One of the common forms of these is that first and last sentences are given and other four sentences are to be arranged properly between them. This gives an additional feature of checking link of the sentences with these two fixed sentences. However the method of attempting the question remains the same i.e. to check the given options and find our the correct one out of those options. 

The point is made clear with the examples given hereunder.

In the following exercises first and last sentences of the sequence are given. Arrange the remaining four sentences between these two in a meaningful sequence.

ONE

X. Social media platforms of today keep us  connected with the world and people around us.

P. In view of all this, it is more distressing to see how far we have drifted in our attitudes to social issues and how fragile is our tolerance for people who are not like us, thanks to these social media platforms.

Q. Not only this but also old film songs and photographs, oiled hair and plaits and lumpy forms are the topics on which we laugh at.

R. Besides our concern about our likes and dislikes, thoughts over our parents, partners and children, afflictions like inflamed joints, failing ears and eyes and loneliness of those whose children  live abroad are also the things that crop up.

S. ‘The  new generation’s parenting skills, disgust for junk food, overcrowded roads and visiting places and over depending on English in daily life’ are the topics  which we mostly discuss and share with each other here.

Y. Our social media accounts although are flooded with information and sermons of our living style yet it is equally true that in action perhaps we lack all this.

 

OPTIONS

1. PQSR 2.QSRP  3.SQRP  4.SPRQ

EXPLANATION

The first given sentence tells about benefits of a facility to us. It is in positive mood. The last fixed sentence is in negative mood. It tells about what we lost with this facility. 

P tells about negative effects of the facility to us. This sentence can join the last given sentence. P can be at the end of the sequence. 

Q tells further details of topics discussed on the platform. But it starts with 'not only this' which suggests similar information prior to this also.

R  also gives details of similar topics. The word 'besides' suggests its link with some prior sentence.

S gives detail of topics being discussed on the platform. It can be first sentence after the fixed sentence. 

Out of the given options two options start with S and one each with P and Q. P cannot be first sentence due to the words in view of this. Q also cannot be first sentence as it contains 'not only this'.

For options 3 and 4 it is to find out whether P or Q is to follow S. Out of the two P does not fit here. Only the remaining option is 3 SQRP. This answer can be verified.

TWO

X. Nobody knows when the lady luck favours a person and he may not know about it even.

A. The cabman meanwhile was back on his seat before the lady could reply to her husband, he started the cab and they went away.

B. The cab-driver stopped the cab by the roadside near a meadow and went down to drink water.

C. The rich man told his wife about the young man and expressed his desire to her to accept him as their heir as they had no child of their own.

D. The rich man sitting with his wife in the cab peeped out of the cab and saw a handsome young man sleeping under a nearby tree.

Y. The young man missed the chance of being blessed by the Luck dame.

OPTIONS

1. ABDC 2. BDCA  3. DACB 4. BCAD

EXPLANATION

Its sequence is very simple. 

B tells about stopping of a moving cab. In D  Its occupant a rich man looks outside the cab. He sees a young man and in C it tells his wife about the man. In A it tells that the cabman comes back, he starts the cab and they move away. 

This sequence is in option 2 BDCA.

THREE

X. An Electric generator, a device working on the principle of electromagnetic induction, is used to produce electric energy, which can be stored and supplied to the homes, shops, offices, etc. 

A. These generators with a wide range of power output capacities and of different sizes are available in the market, thereby, allowing businesses to choose a suitable generator according to their requirement.

B. Commercial standby generators are used to provide power to commercial buildings or organizations  in the event of a power outage by resuming the supply of power swiftly.

C. The size of a standby generator varies according to its power supply capacity. Mostly generators with high power generating capacity are bigger in size in comparison to those with less power generating capacity.

D. It is possible because the process of transferring and resuming power from the generator occurs within seconds, thus ensuring that the equipment or machinery at work continues to work without interruption.

Y. Commercial standby generator sets are very useful in businesses, organizations or companies as they ensure uninterrupted power supply  and prevent any kind of loss occurring  due to a power cut.

OPTIONS

1. CABD 2. BDAC 3. ACBD 4. DABC 

EXPLANATION

The given options start with different alphabets i.e. ABCD. 

Sentence X describes about working of a generator and its use for homes, shops and companies. 

Sentence A describes about different sizes, and capacity of generator and its utility for different types of users.

Sentence D describes about its working and benefits in case of power failure.

Sentence C describes about proportionate sizes of generators according to their output.

Sentence B describes about use and working of a generator sets in the event of need of alternate source of power. It shows its continuity with the sentence X. The words power resumes swiftly links B with D as it also describes power resuming by generator. D proceeds further with working and use of a generator. A describes about different sizes of generators available in the market. C gives use of generations of different sizes for different users. So BDAC is the answer.

Sentence Arrangement -4. Competition Examination Questions Based Exercises-- Solution & Explanation

Sentence Arrangement is to arrange the given sentences in a meaningful sequence. For this, link of one sentence with other is to be identified through some key words. Although there is no foolproof method for this yet some tips are helpful in finding out their links. 

To quote a few:

 Pronouns in a sentence indicate link of that sentence with other sentence having a noun  which it  qualifies.

Words like Initially, finally, resultantly, consequently etc. also indicate position of a sentence in the sequence.

Articles like 'a' and 'the' used with a noun also give indication of link of this sentence with other sentence containing the same noun. 'A' is used when a noun is used for the first time and 'the' is used to refer to that noun again.

Sometimes adjectives like 'this', 'that, 'these' or 'those' used with a noun also indicate link of this sentence with some other sentence containing the same noun. 

 The options given in answer are also of great help in finding out the correct answer. These options can be checked one by one and incorrect options can be ruled out and the correct one can be sorted out.

 Here follow some examples which elaborate the point.

Arrange the following sentences in a meaningful sequence.

ONE

A. A small farm house in his native village was the place where finally Peter was able to realise his dream by opening an academy to impart training of martial art to young boys and girls of the village.

B. During his school days, Peter, an ambitious and energetic boy,  was not so intelligent but just an average student in his class.

C. Soon Peter left his school for good and set out on a path where he could show his talent and could establish himself as he had planned in his mind. 

D. Despite his best efforts, he could not create his interest in his studies but he wanted to do something what others do not do and for this he was ready to go to any extent.

OPTIONS

1. BDCA  2. CDAB 3. BCDA  4.ACBD

(Explanation:

In the given answer combinations, no combination starts with D. 

Two options start with B and one each  with C and A.

In A the word finally indicates that some action prior to this was going on.So answer should not start with A. Combination 4 is ruled out.

In C the words 'soon Peter left' suggests that prior to this some activities of Peter in school were there. 

B  describes about Peter's school days. D describes about efforts of Peter in school and C tells that Peter left the school. 

This shows  that C will follow B and D.

But in answer 2. C precedes D and B. So this cannot be answer.

Out of the remaining two 1 and 3, in 3 C is prior to D so this too cannot be the answer. 

1. BDCA is answer. This can be checked to verify its correctness.

B describes about Peter during his school days. D describes his activities during those days. C tells that he left the school and A describes about his activities after his  leaving the school.)

TWO

A. Young boys and girls from different states of the country join the academy every year. This is the institute where I got training after my schooling.

B. Candidates  are taken to the playground then to learn feats of the game while playing. The instructors remain with the players throughout the time they play.

C. Training starts from classrooms where  trained instructors deliver lectures and train the candidates. 

D. The Hockey academy of the city that imparts training to young boys and girls is proud of having  produced many talented players for the country.

OPTIONS
1. ADBC  2. CBDA 3. DACB 4. BCDA

(Explanation

Find out answer by checking the given combinations.

The combinations given as answer start with different alphabets ABC D.

Option A tells about the institute were the narrator got training. Option D tells about the academy which gives training to candidates. So A should follow D. The article 'the' with 'institute' and 'academy' confirms this fact. In options 2,3 and 4 only, A follows D. Thus option 1  cannot be the answer.

 Option C tells about training of candidates in class room and option B tells about their further training in the playground. The word 'then' confirms this. So B  should follow C. This is in option 3 only. 

Option 3 appears to be  the probable answer. This combination can be checked to verify its correctness. D tells about an institute, A tells about narrator's joining that institute, C tells about training of candidates in classroom and finally B tells about their training in the playground. Option 3 DACB is the answer.) 

THREE

Hereunder  sentences X and Y are given , arrange the sentences ABCD between them in a meaningful sequence.

X. Vision limits perception of a person and to know the realities of life one has to rise above oneself. 

A. The frog  from the above finds  it  so large as it had never imagined of it even.

B. Soon a crow flying in the sky pounces upon it and takes it away clinching in its paws.

C. A frog sitting on the bank of a pond thinks  this world to be as large as a  pond.

D. The frog let off from  claws of the crow finds itself in a well and realises that the world is within those walls only.

Y. A great man is he who  rises above himself and starts  thinking  beyond himself and  all that surrounds him.

OPTIONS
1. CBAD 2. ADBC 3. CADB 4. DACB

Sentence Arrangement -3. Competition Examination Questions Based Exercises-- Solution & Explanation

 Sentence Arrangement is to identify the meaning and sense contained in the given sentences and arrange them in a meaningful sequence.

From the examination point of view, the question of Sentence arrangement can be attempted in an  easy and quick way. It can be done by examining the given options of the question. The given options can be checked one by one and the correct one can be sorted out. This saves much time.

Here are some examples to elaborate.

Arrange the following sentences in a meaningful way.

ONE

A. Girls in this way form an integral part of the family as well as of the society.

B.Girls used to attend to different household chores only till recent past

but with the passage of time their activities have spread to different fields which were not theirs earlier.

C. They not only take part in these activities but they excel their counterparts in them.

D.Imparting good education to girls for  this reason has become the most essential thing these days as it not only develops their own personality but also of the family.

OPTIONS

1. DBCA 2.ACBD 3.ABDC 4. BCAD

(Explanation:

Two sentences A and B start with a noun 'Girls', C with a pronoun 'they' and D with a noun, gerund, 'imparting'.  No option starts with C. Two options start with A and one each with B and D. The words 'in this way' in A and 'for this reason' in D show that these have their reference in some previous sentence. First sentence should be B. So answer is the only option starting with B, 4. BCAD. This combination can be checked for its correctness.)

TWO

A. Of late some of its partners  had been insisting on bringing  some changes in its working pattern.

B. Its all  partners  had invested  huge amounts in it and no one wanted it to be dissolved.

C. In fact even those partners who favoured changes also did not want it to be dissolved.

D. The three decade old partnership of the firm was not going to be dissolved so easily.

OPTIONS

1.  BADC 2. DABC 3. DBAC 4. CDAB.

(Explanation:

There is no option starting with A. Two options start with D and one each with B and C. B starts with the word 'its' which shows that it has reference to some sentence prior to it. The words 'even those' in option C show its link with some earlier reference to 'partners'. These sentences cannot be first sentence so answer should  start with D. Now after D (according to 2 and 3 ) whether it is A or B. B explains further what is said in D.The word 'dissolved' shows its link with B. Answer is DBAC. )

THREE

A. Its path is paved with patches of both smooth and rough ground.

B. To achieve it, one should have not only strong willingness to tread on all types of path but also steadfastness of achieving it.

C. Success in life is not like climbing up a ladder but it is like  going up a cliff.

D. On its achievement one gets the real joy and forgets all encountered with on one's way.

 

OPTIONS

1.  CABD  2. BCAD  3. DBAC  4. CDAB.

(Explanation: 

No option starts with A. Two options start with C and one each with B and D. The words 'it' (pronoun) and 'its' (possessive pronoun) in B and D respectively show their link with some earlier reference. These cannot be the answer. So answer should start with C. C starts with a noun 'success'. A sentence starting with a noun can be first sentence. Now according to 1 and 4, after C whether it is A or D. D after C does not give complete meaning. It shows some incomplete meaning. Answer is CABD. Complete answer can be checked now.)

FOUR

A. People understanding this principle never fail and they always move ahead of others doing their task with greater precision and more efficiently.  

B. Those who realise its value and accomplish all their activities and tasks in time always succeed in their life.

C. Time management plays an important role in the life of a man therefore for a man it is of  great importance to  stick to his time schedule while doing his task.

D. In this way, if a man manages his time effectively he not only completes his job in time but also saves himself from avoidable difficulties.

OPTIONS

1.DABC 2. CBAD 3.CABD 4.ACDB

FIVE

A. Honesty too is such a habit that takes its roots in the character of a person in his early life and remains with him for his whole life.

B. So it becomes imperative on the part of parents to inculcate moral values among their children in their early age so that they are able to comprehend their value when are faced with any situation. 

C. if a person has traits of dishonesty in his character these cannot be changed so easily because habits are  easy to make but  difficult to break.

D. Habits are formed in a person at a very young age say in childhood, they form a firm foundation and continue with him throughout his life.

OPTIONS

1.DACB  2. DABC 3. ABDC  4.CABD