Multiple choice

Directions: The question is a logical sequence of statements with a missing link, the location of which is shown parenthetically. From the five choices available you are required to choose the one which best fits the sequence logically.

Nothing boosts the confidence of a player more than success. And having broken such a big barrier, there can be no looking back for him. Hartford, where the World Doubles Championship is to be held from November 19, is well in sight of the Indians who stay at No.5 in rankings as a pair, (.) They are playing in the Singapore Open this week, to be followed by the European indoor circuit.

  1. and definitely require a lot of practice

  2. and just need to win a round or two in the remaining five tournaments to make sure of a berth

  3. and want to attain the top slot as soon as possible

  4. but will not be able to make it due to personal reasons

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The introductory sentence says that nothing boosts the confidence of a player more than success. The two players have crossed a big barrier, and now they can aim high. “And want to attain the top slot as soon as possible” logically follows “the Indians who stay at No.5 in rankings as a pair”. Hence, option (3) is the correct answer.