Para Jumbles

Directions: The sentences given in the following question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. The first and last sentences of the paragraph are given and are labelled (S1) and (S2). Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(S1) In many ancient societies, such as those of Egypt and Greece, dreaming was considered a supernatural communication or a means of divine intervention. (P) The messages in dreams could be unravelled by people with certain powers. (Q) Some modern researchers have postulated that dreams have a biological function, where the content requires no analysis or interpretation. (R) Dreams have been held in considerable importance through history by most cultures. (S) In ancient Egypt, priests acted as dream interpreters. (S2) Though, various schools of psychology and neurobiology have offered theories about the meaning and purpose of dreams.

Directions: The sentences given in the following question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. The first and last sentences of the paragraph are given and are labelled (S1) and (S2). Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(S1) Medicine has advanced more in the last century than in all of previous history, and technology’s fingerprints can be found on most of the gains. (P) Technology has even helped eradicate a disease, smallpox. (Q) But as in many areas of life, overreliance can lead to abuse. (R) Patients often have greater confidence in the technology than in a doctor’s clinical skills and judgment where interpretation of the findings matters most. (S) From new ways to teach medical students to take care of patients in hospitals with the most sophisticated equipment to everyday practice in offices. (S2) Inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to the spread of drug-resistant microbes that threaten to undo many of the gains the antibiotics have achieved.

Directions: The sentences given in the following question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. The first and last sentences of the paragraph are given and are labelled (S1) and (S2). Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(S1) Family and friends are the most common sources of startup funding - and the only one for many non-technology companies. (P) But just because you can easily pick up the phone and pitch your uncle or college buddy, doesn't mean you should. (Q) These are the only investors you're likely to encounter who will be predisposed to saying yes, but you still owe them a clear and detailed presentation of the opportunity and risks. (R) The experts recommend selecting someone with solid business skills who understands the benefits and potential risks of financing your startup. (S) When it comes to seeking funding from family and friends, access isn't a problem. (S2) As it is important to be realistic about the amount of money you need, and determining whether you want a loan or to offer a share in the business.

Directions: In the following sentence, the parts marked P, Q, R and S have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts in the right sequence to produce a correct sentence. Choose the option that shows the correct sequence of the parts.

The film ends

P. carrying the heroine Q. about half way through the tunnel R. with the train S. suddenly coming to a halt

Directions: In the following sentence, the parts marked P, Q, R and S have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts in the right sequence to produce a correct sentence. Choose the option that shows the correct sequence of the parts.

When I entered her drawing room

P. showed me Q. the old lady R. with gold plated legs S. her beautiful marble table

Directions: In the following sentence, the parts marked P, Q, R and S have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts in the right sequence to produce a correct sentence. Choose the option that shows the correct sequence of the parts.

The fact is that

P. the hunters Q. the lion R. hesitated to go out again to shoot S. having been wounded once

Directions: In the question given below, the first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning as S₁ and S₆. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark it as your answer.

S₁ : The lions used to be widely distributed in Africa and Asia. S₆ : No hunting is permitted in such reserved areas. P : There are special forest zones set aside for wildlife in various countries. Q : Indiscriminate killing by hunters has been the cause of this drastic fall in their numbers. R : Today they are a relatively rare species. S : If the species survives at all, it will be only in national parks.

Directions: In the question given below, the first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark it as your answer.

S₁ : What soda-water is composed of you may see for yourself if you watch your glass as it stands on the table after you have slaked your first thirst. S₆ : 'Carbonic acid' is the old name for it, but it is more correct to name it, when it is out of the water, 'Carbon dioxide'. P : The liquid is plain water, as you will find out if you are too slow about drinking. Q : You will see that it is separating into two different things, a liquid and a gas. R : The gas is so heavy that you can fairly drink it from the glass, and it has, as you know, a tingle-tangle taste. S : The other is a heavy, sour and invisible gas that slips up through the water in little bubbles and collects in the empty half of the glass.