Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts, which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce he correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

Our policy has been (P)That of the proverbial pigeon which (Q) Closes its eyes in the hope on noticing (R)The cat in front of it (S) that its life will be spared

  1. P R S Q

  2. R P S Q

  3. P R Q S

  4. R P Q S
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The comparison starts with 'that of the proverbial pigeon which' (P), followed by the action 'on noticing the cat in front of it' (R), then the reaction 'closes its eyes in the hope' (Q), and finally the purpose 'that its life will be spared' (S).

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