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Directions (1-6): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) While Karnataka and Kerala are studying the prospects to make the provisions less stringent others are proceeding with caution.
(B) They are also upset with State governments pursuing enforcement without upgrading road infrastructure
(C) Also, motorists have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines by the police.
(D) The steep penalties for violation of road rules under the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 have produced a backlash.
(E) Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.
(F) Several State governments opted to reduce the quantum of fines, or even to reject the new provisions.
If the statement (E) “Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.” is the third sentence after rearrangement, which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement?
(a) D – F
(b) C – D
(c) E – D
(d) C – E
(e) A – B
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that only sentence (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because of the starter of the remaining sentences which prohibit them to be first sentence in the arrangement. Now next in the arrangement will be sentence (F) as can be seen from the sentence (D) in which it is mentioned that the steep penalties have produced a backlash and the result of which is being discussed in sentence (F) in which several state government have opted to reduce the scale of fines. Position of sentence (E) is already fixed. To keep the continuity of the discussion, next sentence in the arrangement will be (A) which is providing further information about the stance taken by different state governments. Now from the remaining two sentences first will be (C) which then be followed by (B) because of the use of pronoun ‘They’ in sentence (B) which is referring to the motorists who have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines. So, the correct arrangement will be DFEACB. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (a).
If the statement (E) “Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.” is the third sentence after rearrangement, which one of the following is fourth statement after the rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) F
(c) A
(d) D
(e) B
Answer & Explanation
Ans. c
Exp. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that only sentence (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because of the starter of the remaining sentences which prohibit them to be first sentence in the arrangement. Now next in the arrangement will be sentence (F) as can be seen from the sentence (D) in which it is mentioned that the steep penalties have produced a backlash and the result of which is being discussed in sentence (F) in which several state government have opted to reduce the scale of fines. Position of sentence (E) is already fixed. To keep the continuity of the discussion, next sentence in the arrangement will be (A) which is providing further information about the stance taken by different state governments. Now from the remaining two sentences first will be (C) which then be followed by (B) because of the use of pronoun ‘They’ in sentence (B) which is referring to the motorists who have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines. So, the correct arrangement will be DFEACB. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c).
If the statement (E) “Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.” is the third sentence after rearrangement, which one of the following is penultimate statement after the rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) F
(c) A
(d) D
(e) B
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that only sentence (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because of the starter of the remaining sentences which prohibit them to be first sentence in the arrangement. Now next in the arrangement will be sentence (F) as can be seen from the sentence (D) in which it is mentioned that the steep penalties have produced a backlash and the result of which is being discussed in sentence (F) in which several state government have opted to reduce the scale of fines. Position of sentence (E) is already fixed. To keep the continuity of the discussion, next sentence in the arrangement will be (A) which is providing further information about the stance taken by different state governments. Now from the remaining two sentences first will be (C) which then be followed by (B) because of the use of pronoun ‘They’ in sentence (B) which is referring to the motorists who have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines. So, the correct arrangement will be DFEACB. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (a).
If the statement (E) “Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.” is the third sentence after rearrangement, which one of the following is second statement after the rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) F
(c) A
(d) D
(e) B
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Exp. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that only sentence (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because of the starter of the remaining sentences which prohibit them to be first sentence in the arrangement. Now next in the arrangement will be sentence (F) as can be seen from the sentence (D) in which it is mentioned that the steep penalties have produced a backlash and the result of which is being discussed in sentence (F) in which several state government have opted to reduce the scale of fines. Position of sentence (E) is already fixed. To keep the continuity of the discussion, next sentence in the arrangement will be (A) which is providing further information about the stance taken by different state governments. Now from the remaining two sentences first will be (C) which then be followed by (B) because of the use of pronoun ‘They’ in sentence (B) which is referring to the motorists who have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines. So, the correct arrangement will be DFEACB. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b).
If the statement (E) “Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.” is the third sentence after rearrangement, which one of the following is first statement after the rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) F
(c) A
(d) D
(e) B
Answer & Explanation
Ans. d
Exp. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that only sentence (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because of the starter of the remaining sentences which prohibit them to be first sentence in the arrangement. Now next in the arrangement will be sentence (F) as can be seen from the sentence (D) in which it is mentioned that the steep penalties have produced a backlash and the result of which is being discussed in sentence (F) in which several state government have opted to reduce the scale of fines. Position of sentence (E) is already fixed. To keep the continuity of the discussion, next sentence in the arrangement will be (A) which is providing further information about the stance taken by different state governments. Now from the remaining two sentences first will be (C) which then be followed by (B) because of the use of pronoun ‘They’ in sentence (B) which is referring to the motorists who have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines. So, the correct arrangement will be DFEACB. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d).
If the statement (E) “Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties.” is the third sentence after rearrangement, which one of the following is last statement after the rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) F
(c) A
(d) D
(e) B
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that only sentence (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because of the starter of the remaining sentences which prohibit them to be first sentence in the arrangement. Now next in the arrangement will be sentence (F) as can be seen from the sentence (D) in which it is mentioned that the steep penalties have produced a backlash and the result of which is being discussed in sentence (F) in which several state government have opted to reduce the scale of fines. Position of sentence (E) is already fixed. To keep the continuity of the discussion, next sentence in the arrangement will be (A) which is providing further information about the stance taken by different state governments. Now from the remaining two sentences first will be (C) which then be followed by (B) because of the use of pronoun ‘They’ in sentence (B) which is referring to the motorists who have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines. So, the correct arrangement will be DFEACB. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (e).
Directions (7-10): Each of the following questions has two sentences. Each sentence has a blank. From the options given below the sentence, pick the word which fits into both the blanks and mark the letter corresponding to it as your answer.
(I) He currently _____________ the position of technical manager.
(II) I hope the repair _____________ until we get the car to a garage.
(a) had
(b) requires
(c) holds
(d) accepts
(e) provides
Answer & Explanation
Ans. c
Exp. Holds in the first sentence means to have something, especially a position or money, or to control something: while ‘holds’ in the second sentence means to cause to stay or continue in the same way as before. All the other words are contextually irrelevant.
(I) All living organisms have to _____________ to changes in environmental conditions.
(II) The scriptwriter helped him to _____________ his novel for the screen.
(a) adapt
(b) adept
(c) adopt
(d) adequate
(e) addresses
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. In the first sentence, ‘adapt’ means to become adjusted to new conditions; while in the second sentence ‘adapt’ means alter (a text) to make it suitable for filming, broadcasting, or the stage. All the other words are contextually irrelevant.
(I) She _____________ the conclusion that there was no more she could do.
(II) The child _____________ down and picked up the kitten.
(a) resembled
(b) hovered
(c) made
(d) recognized
(e) reached
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. In the first sentence, ‘reached’ means to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something; while in the second sentence ‘reached’ means to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something. All the other words are contextually irrelevant.
Resembled means have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.
Hovered means remain in one place in the air.
Recognized means acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of.
(I) New business opportunities will _____________ with advances in technology.
(II) The economy has started to _____________ from recession.
(a) appear
(b) emerge
(c) disclose
(d) eliminate
(e) influence
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Exp. In the first sentence ‘emerge’ means to become known or develop as a result of something; while in the second sentence it means to recover from or survive a difficult situation.
