Para Jumbles

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) The findings are surprising, investigators say, because bladder cancer, which has long been linked to smoking, is more common among men. (2) When it comes to bladder cancer, two things have always seemed clear: smokers and men are at heightened risk. (3) In a study of more than 3,000 adults, with and without bladder cancer, researchers found that when smoking habits are comparable, women had a higher risk for the disease than men did. (4) But new research shows that, cigarette for cigarette, female smokers are more likely than males to get the disease.

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) The software will exploit the untapped power of the computer to process information on the molecules and send it back to the central server at Oxford University. (2) British scientists enlisted the help of thousands of home computer owners in an experiment which they hope will find new treatments for cancer. (3) Volunteers can download software over the internet which, when their personal computer is idle, will get to work screening molecules for anti cancer activity which could be used in cancer drugs. (4) The more the volunteers taking part, the quicker the results will come, according to the scientists behind the project.

Directions: The question below contains four sentences; (A), (B), (C), (D). By arranging the four sentences you have to frame a meaningful paragraph. Choose the correct option from the five alternatives that arranges the sentences in the right order and mark it as the answer.

(A) You would be very surprised indeed to find it hot.

(B) Cold, of course.

(C) And yet that was what I found when I visited the Northern part of New Zealand.

(D) When you go bathing in a river or a pond, do you expect the water to be hot or cold?

Directions: The question below contains four sentences; (A), (B), (C), (D). By arranging the four sentences in the right order, you have to frame a meaningful paragraph. Choose the correct option from the five alternatives that arranges the sentences in the right order and mark it as the answer.

(A) Modern research however, has proved that there were invaders even before the Aryans poured into this land.

(B) It was thought that they came to a country which was uncivilized and barbarian.

(C) They had evolved a civilization higher than that of the Aryan hordes who came in their wake.

(D) Till recently the Aryans were regarded as the earliest invaders of the land.

Directions: The question below contains four sentences; (A), (B), (C), (D). By arranging the four sentences in the right order, you have to frame a meaningful paragraph. Choose the correct option from the five alternatives that arranges the sentences in the right order and mark it as the answer.

(A) Organisations today are becoming increasingly populated by youthful highly skilled, highly educated workers.

(B) Two of the most prevalent and provocative organizational dynamics of our time are the themes of participation and change.

(C) These demands for participation are creating pressures for internal organizational change which are matched only by external environmental pressures for organizational change.

(D) These young, skilled and educated workers bring with them demands for a voice in the determination of their own organizational destiny - a change to participate in those decisions which affect their organizational lives.

Directions: The question below contains four sentences; (A), (B), (C), (D). By arranging the four sentences in the right order you have to frame a meaningful paragraph. Choose the correct option from the five alternatives that arranges the sentences in the right order and mark it as the answer.

(A) Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.

(B) He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.

(C) One night a man had a dream.

(D) For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him and the other to the Lord.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Once upon a time,

P. She looked with envious eyes Q. A rabbit had a long tail R. At the one which the rabbit had S. But, a cat had none

1. It was exactly the sort of a tail she longed to have.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. There was once a miser.

P. Everyday he would dig it up and smile to see it. Q. One night the gold block was stolen. R. He melted all his money into a block of gold and buried it in a pit. S. So, the miser was in tears.

1. A friend of his saw him weeping and said, “You should bury a store in the pit and look at it every day as you never spent money when you had it, it was better than a stone any ways.”

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. A jobless man applied for the position of office boy at a very big firm.

P. “I'm sorry”, said the HR manager, “if you do not have an email address that means you do not exist and who does not exist can not have the job. Q. The HR manager interviewed him and then tested him on how well he could clean the floor. R. On completion of the test he said, “you are hired, give me your email address, and I 'll send you the application to fill , as well as let you know when you will start." S. The man replied, “I neither have a computer nor an email address.”

1. The man thus returned home disappointed

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. We found the Japanese people very polite, helpful and honest.

P. He, therefore, blamed his memory a lot and spent almost a sleepless night in the hotel. Q. He remembered about them only after returning to the hotel in the evening. R. While shopping one day a member of our team forgetfully left his parcels on the counter. S. And since he could not remember exactly where they had been left, he lost all hope of getting them back.

1. But to his surprise and delight, he received those parcels by post at his doorstep the very next day.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Look at any industry and you will see three kinds of companies.

P. ABC, US Air, Smith Barey and numerous others are those peasants. Q. First are the rule makers, the incumbents that built the industry. R. IBM, CBS, United Airlines, Coca – Cola and the like are the creators and procreators of industry orthodoxy. S. Next are the rule takers, the companies that pay homage to the industrial 'lords'.

1. They are the oligarchy.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. The science has either harmed us or benifited us more' is a point raised by many.

P. Marie curie’s discovery of radium led to much improved treatment for cancer. Q. There have been many ground breaking discoveries and inventions that changed the ways we live. R. It has helped man to live a more comfortable life. S. But the eventual discovery of the full properties of Radium and Uranium has brought great destruction in its train.

1. However, it's how we use a thing that makes it good or bad.

Which of the following will be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following Six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—

1. I had paid a lot of attention during training and could easily answer the questions till I came to the last one. What is the name of the lady who cleans your floor?
2. ‘Yes’, he replied. “In your career you will meet many people all of whom are significant even if all you do is greet them.”
3. I thought the question was a joke. I had seen her but how would I know her name?
4. During my internship we were given a quiz to see how much we had learnt.
5. I have never forgotten this lesson.
6. I submitted my paper leaving the last question blank and asked the manager if it would count for assessment.

Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following Six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—

1. I had paid a lot of attention during training and could easily answer the questions till I came to the last one. What is the name of the lady who cleans your floor?
2. ‘Yes’, he replied. “In your career you will meet many people all of whom are significant even if all you do is greet them.”
3. I thought the question was a joke. I had seen her but how would I know her name?
4. During my internship we were given a quiz to see how much we had learnt.
5. I have never forgotten this lesson.
6. I submitted my paper leaving the last question blank and asked the manager if it would count for assessment.

Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following Six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—

1. I had paid a lot of attention during training and could easily answer the questions till I came to the last one. What is the name of the lady who cleans your floor?
2. ‘Yes’, he replied. “In your career you will meet many people all of whom are significant even if all you do is greet them.”
3. I thought the question was a joke. I had seen her but how would I know her name?
4. During my internship we were given a quiz to see how much we had learnt.
5. I have never forgotten this lesson.
6. I submitted my paper leaving the last question blank and asked the manager if it would count for assessment.