Ordering Of Words Questions and Answers





1. .......... is one of the major contributors to the economy of this state.
A. of
B. The cultivation
C. Saffron
D. in Jammu and Kashmir
a) BDAC
b) BACD
c) CBDA
d) CDBA

Answer: b
Explanation: The cultivation of Saffron in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the major contributors to the economy of this state.

2. .................. scientific name is Piper nigrum.
A. Black pepper
B. from the pepper plant
C. is obtained
D. whose
a) BCAD
b) ACBD
c) DACB
d) BACD

Answer: b
Explanation: Black pepper is obtained from the pepper plant whose scientific name is Piper nigrum.

3. ................ by Francis Rolands in 1816 at Hammersmith in London.
A. very first
B. electric telegraph
C. The
D. was created
a) BCAD
b) CBAD
c) CABD
d) DCAB

Answer: c
Explanation: The very first electric telegraph was developed by Francis Rolands in 1816 at Hammersmith in London.

4. ............. to reduce weight and get in shape.
A. one of the easiest
B. Doing yoga
C. is
D. ways
a) ADBC
b) ABCD
c) CBAD
d) BCAD

Answer: d
Explanation: Doing yoga is one of the easiest ways to reduce weight and get in shape.

5. ................ which is called spectrum.
A. forms a rainbow of colors
B. If you place a glass prism
C. you will see that the light
D. against a beam of sunlight
a) BDCA
b) CDAB
c) DBCA
d) ABDC

Answer: a
Explanation: If you place a glass prism against a beam of sunlight you will see that the light forms a rainbow of colors which is called spectrum.

6. A thirsty person
A. understands
B. can
C. the value
D. of water
a) DBAC
b) ACDB
c) BACD
d) BDAC

Answer: c
Explanation: A thirsty person can understand the value of water.

7. The government should
A. to improve
B. introduce policies
C. the quality of education
D. in government schools
a) DBAC
b) DBAC
c) ACDB
d) BACD

Answer: d
Explanation: The government should introduce policies to improve the quality of education in government schools

8. Alice is very intelligent
A. and
B. become a doctor
C. when she grows up
D. wants to
a) ADBC
b) DBAC
c) CADB
d) ABDB

Answer: a
Explanation: Alice is very intelligent and wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

9. He went
A. job opportunities
B. explore
C. to
D. to the city
a) CDBA
b) DCBA
c) ACBD
d) BDCA

Answer: b
Explanation: He went to the city to explore job opportunities.

10. Rita has
A. the tallest
B. three brothers
C. Ram is
D. among all brothers
a) BCDA
b) DCAB
c) ABCD
d) BCAD

Answer: d
Explanation: Rita has three brothers. Ram is the tallest among all brothers.

11. People
A. this hospital
B. come to
C. from different cities
D. for medicine and treatment
a) DABC
b) BADC
c) ADBC
d) CBAD

Answer: d
Explanation: People from different cities come to this hospital for medicine and treatment.

12. We have
A. to help
B. our customers
C. attendants with instructions
D. promptly and politely
a) CABD
b) BACD
c) ACBD
d) DACB

Answer: a
Explanation: We have attendants with instructions to help our customers promptly and politely.

13. Dance classes
A. in the village
B. have ensured that children can learn dance
C. without traveling all the way
D. to expensive dance academies located in the city
a) CBAD
b) ABCD
c) DCBA
d) CABD

Answer: b
Explanation: Dance classes in the village have ensured that children can learn dance without traveling all the way to expensive dance academies located in the city.

14. With the continuous rains
A. the right wardrobes
B. of wearing
C. comes the challenge
D. in the city
a) DBAC
b) DCBA
c) CDBA
d) ADCB

Answer: b
Explanation: With the continuous rains in the city comes the challenge of wearing the right wardrobes

15. Today with advancement
A. for computer science graduates
B. in the field of computer science
C. there a are plethora of opportunities
D. and belief of one world
a) CDAB
b) CBDA
c) BDCA
d) DBCA

Answer: c
Explanation: Today with advancement in the field of computer science and belief of one world there are a plethora of opportunities for computer science graduates.

16. She is
A. she returns
B. ghosts so
C. afraid of
D. home before sunset
a) BACD
b) CBAD
c) CDAB
d) CBDA

Answer: b
Explanation: She is afraid of ghosts, so she returns home before sunset.

17. Snacking on
A. for you
B. some almonds
C. very healthy
D. is
a) DBAC
b) DBAC
c) ACDB
d) BACD

Answer: b
Explanation: Snacking on some almonds is very healthy for you.

18. Yoga
A. relaxes and
B. helps you
C. sleep
D. better
a) ACDB
b) CDAB
c) BACD
d) ABCD

Answer: d
Explanation: Yoga relaxes and helps you sleep better.

19. Healthy food
A. throughout
B. feel energetic
C. helps you
D. the day
a) DACB
b) ADCB
c) CBAD
d) ABCD

Answer: c
Explanation: Healthy food helps you feel energetic throughout the day.

20. According to
A. training can
B. studies strength
C. help you
D. live longer
a) DCAB
b) ACDB
c) BACD
d) DCAB

Answer: c
Explanation: According to studies strength training can help you live longer.

21. A person
A. of geography and history
B. who is
C. should have a good knowledge
D. interested in traveling
a) DBAC
b) BDAC
c) BACD
d) BDCA

Answer: d
Explanation: A person who is interested in traveling should have a good knowledge of geography and history.

22. It is easy to excuse
A. of young adults
B. but it is hard
C. the mischief of children
D. to tolerate the mistakes
a) BDCA
b) DABC
c) CBDA
d) CABD

Answer: c
Explanation: It is easy to excuse the mischief of children, but it is hard to tolerate the mistakes of young adults

23. Education is
A. of a sense of responsibility
B. the first step
C. in a citizen
D. for the development
a) BDAC
b) DABC
c) BADC
d) CBAD

Answer: a
Explanation: Education is the first step for the development of a sense of responsibility in a citizen.

24. It appears
A. in dealing with the strike
B. that
C. the policies of the management
D. he was not aware of
a) BDCA
b) DBAC
c) CADB
d) ADBC

Answer: a
Explanation: It appears that he was not aware of the policies of the management in dealing with the strike.

25. He was so brave and kind that
A. inspired others to do so
B. he not only
C. but also
D. helped the poor himself
a) ADCB
b) BDAC
c) BDCA
d) ACBD

Answer: c
Explanation: He was so brave and kind that he not only helped the poor himself but also inspired others to do so.

26. She sat
A. that flanked a path running
B. of a spreading banyan tree
C. through the society park
D. under the branches
a) CDBA
b) DBAC
c) DCAB
d) DCBA

Answer: b
Explanation: She sat under the branches of a spreading banyan tree that flanked a path running through the society park.

27. The manager
A. who was very honest and sincere
B. without
C. punished the waiter
D. giving a valid reason
a) ACBD
b) CABD
c) CBDA
d) BDCA

Answer: b
Explanation: The manager punished the waiter who was very honest and sincere without giving a valid reason.

28. The Lion
A. escaped from the zoo
B. who
C. entered the city
D. and killed a calf
a) BCAD
b) ACBD
c) BACD
d) CBAD

Answer: c
Explanation: The Lion who escaped from the zoo entered the city and killed a calf.

29. The city
A. a large number of tourists
B. was visited by
C. in winters
D. as the weather remains very pleasant in winters
a) CBAD
b) BACD
c) BCAD
d) CDBA

Answer: b
Explanation: The city was visited by a large number of tourists in winters as the weather remains very pleasant in winters.

30. The mastermind of
A. the
B. yesterday night
C. has been arrested
D. bank robbery
a) BADC
b) ABDC
c) DABC
d) ADCB

Answer: d
Explanation: The mastermind of the bank robbery has been arrested yesterday night.

31. Doctors suggest
A. health check up
B. regular
C. the risk of diseases
D. to reduce
a) BADC
b) DCBA
c) DBAC
d) CDBA

Answer: a
Explanation: Doctors suggest regular health check up to reduce the risk of diseases.

32. He took
A. the bank to
B. a loan from
C. start his
D. dairy business
a) ABCD
b) DBAC
c) BACD
d) CDBA

Answer: c
Explanation: He took a loan from the bank to start his dairy business.

33. She was not
A. from office
B. so she took
C. felling well
D. five day leave
a) ABCD
b) CBDA
c) BCDA
d) CBAD

Answer: b
Explanation: She was not feeling well, so she took five-day leave from office.

34. He is
A. full of money which he
B. Once he returned a purse
C. known for his honesty
D. found on the road
a) CDBA
b) BDAC
c) CBAD
d) DABD

Answer: c
Explanation: He is known for his honesty. Once he returned a purse full of money which he found on the road.

35. Foster care system
A. helps children who
B. care and protection
C. are in need of
D. is a system that
a) DCAB
b) ACBD
c) CDAB
d) DACB

Answer: d
Explanation: Foster care system is a system that helps children who are in need of care and protection.

36. Some cups ............., whereas others are hot.
A. touch
B. cold
C. are
D. to the
a) DACB
b) CBDA
c) BDAC
d) ABCD

Answer: b
Explanation: Some cups are cold to the touch, whereas others are hot.

37. ............ orbit around the Earth.
A. a stationary
B. satellites have
C. communication
D. Some of the
a) DBAC
b) BCAD
c) ABDC
d) DCBA

Answer: d
Explanation: Some of the communication satellites have a stationary orbit around the Earth.

38. The mixture is then ........... and impurities.
A. chemicals
B. washed to
C. screened and
D. clean out the
a) DCAB
b) CBDA
c) CBAD
d) BCAD

Answer: b
Explanation: The mixture is then screened and washed to clean out the chemicals and impurities.

39. A high voltage .......... between the plates.
A. of electrons
B. the flow
C. and allows
D. breaks down the gas
a) BCDA
b) ADBC
c) DCBA
d) DBCA

Answer: c
Explanation: A high voltage breaks down the gas and allows the flow of electrons between the plates.

40. He saw
A. yesterday night
B. the cat
C. which had been playing havoc with things
D. that ate the rat
a) BDCA
b) ABDC
c) ABCD
d) BADC

Answer: a
Explanation: He saw the cat that ate the rate which had been playing havoc with things yesterday night.

41. P : environmental and psychological stress and strain
Q : he said that
R : the development of positive attitudes to cope with
S : what the world needed today was

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) QSRP
c) RPQS
d) SRPQ

Answer: b
Explanation: He said that what the world needed today was the development of positive attitudes to cope with environmental and psychological stress and strain.

42. 1 : The unfortunate person,
P : of social contempt
Q : but he is also the victim
R : who is unemployed, is
S : not only the object of self-pity,
6 : and a danger to the society.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) QPRS
c) RSQP
d) SRPQ

Answer: c
Explanation: The unfortunate person, who is unemployed, is not only the object of self-pity, but he is also the victim of social contempt and a danger to the society.

43. 1 : Inaugurating the Bharat Bhawan
P : the then Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi said that
Q : in all states so that the creative faculties of the people
R : in Bhopal on February 13, 1982
S : it had been her long cherished desire to see such bhavans come up
6 : could find their proper outlet.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) RPSQ
c) SPQR
d) SRPQ

Answer: b
Explanation:Inaugurating the Bharat Bhawan in Bhopal on February 13, 1982 the then Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi said that it had been her long cherished desire to see such bhavans come up in all states so that the creative faculties of the people could find their proper outlet.

44. P : as environment tools
Q : for military purposes
R : are finding various new uses
S : the world's fastest computers initially conceived

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QPSR
c) RPSQ
d) SQRP

Answer: d
Explanation: The world's fastest computers initially conceived for military purposes are finding various new uses as environment tools.

45. 1 : The Indians of coming generations
P : and aware of the continuity of
Q : will not be unconvincing and self conscious
R : but will men, rooted in their own traditions,
S : copiers of European culture
6 : their own cultural heritage.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) QPSR
b) QRPS
c) QSRP
d) SRQP

Answer: c
Explanation: The Indians of coming generations will not be unconvincing and self conscious copiers of European culture but will men, rooted in their own traditions, and aware of the continuity of their own cultural heritage.

46. 1 : Even though he had prepared well
P : in the examination hall
Q : and could not do well
R : for the examination,
S : he got nervous
6 : as well as he had hoped to do.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QRSP
c) RSPQ
d) SPQP

Answer: c
Explanation: Even though he had prepared well for the examination, he got nervous in the examination hall and could not do well as well as he had hoped to do.

47. 1 : The move to revert to a six-day week
P : among the employees
Q : while their leaders represented to the Chief Minister
R : that they be taken into confidence
S : led to an animated decision
6 : before any decision was taken.

The proper sequence should be:
a) QPSR
b) RSPQ
c) SPQR
d) SQPR

Answer: c
Explanation: The move to revert to a six-day week led to an animated decision among the employees while their leaders represented to the Chief Minister that they be taken into confidence before any decision was taken.

48. As the situation has changed,
P : since we last discussed this matter
Q : it was best to contact you
R : it appeared to me
S : without losing time

The proper sequence should be :
a) PQRS
b) PRQS
c) PRSQ
d) SPRQ

Answer: b
Explanation:As the situation has changed, since we last discussed this matter it appeared to me it was best to contact you without losing time.

49. The Bible,
P : has in many respects
Q : the sacred book of all Christians
R : among all the books of the world
S : a unique character and position

The proper sequence should be:
a) QPSR
b) QRPS
c) RPQS
d) RQPS

Answer: a
Explanation: The Bible, the sacred book of all Christians has in many respects a unique character and position among all the books of the world.

50. 1 : People read and recite the Ramayana,
P : which refers to those high ideals of human conduct
Q : with great devotion,
R : that aspect of its greatness
S : but they mostly fail to appreciate
6 : that this great epic places before us.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) QSRP
c) RSPQ
d) SRQP

Answer: b
Explanation: People read and recite the Ramayana, with great devotion, but they mostly fail to appreciate that aspect of its greatness which refers to those high ideals of human conduct that this great epic places before us.

51. It has been established that
P : Einstein was
Q : although a great scientist
R : weak in arithmetic
S : right from his school days

The Proper sequence should be:
a) QPRS
b) QPSR
c) RQPS
d) SRPQ

Answer: a
Explanation: It has been established that although a great scientist Einstein was weak in arithmetic right from his school days.

52. 1 : The ongoing research
P : to relax the vigil
Q : for development of an AIDS vaccine
R : is not reason enough
S : due to enter laboratory trials shortly
6 : against the killer disease.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) QSRP
c) SQRP
d) SRQP

Answer: c
Explanation: The ongoing research due to enter laboratory trials shortly for development of an AIDS vaccine is not reason enough to relax the vigil against the killer disease.

53. Some of our social sciences
P : that cannot be attacked by modern society
Q : such as psychology and sociology
R : seem o have become
S : sacred cows

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QRSP
c) RSPQ
d) RSQP

Answer: b
Explanation: Some of our social sciences such as psychology and sociology seem o have become sacred cows that cannot be attacked by modern society.

54. 1 : There are
P : laid on school games
Q : who support the emphasis
R : still those devotees of sport
S : and for whom sports is
6 : a kind of religion.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) PSQR
c) RPSQ
d) RQPS

Answer: d
Explanation: There are still those devotees of sport who support the emphasis laid on school games and for whom sports is a kind of religion.

55. Women
P : till the other day
Q : who were content being housewives
R : about spending their time cooking
S : now sound apologetic

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QPSR
c) RQPS
d) RSPQ

Answer: b
Explanation: Women who were content being housewives till the other day now sound apologetic about spending their time cooking.

56. This majestic mahogany table
P : belongs to an old prince
Q : which has one leg missing
R : who is now impoverished
S : but not without some pride

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) PRSQ
c) QPRS
d) QRSP

Answer: c
Explanation: This majestic mahogany table which has one leg missing belongs to an old prince who is now impoverished but not without some pride.

57. Seventy-two people
P : reports PTI
Q : were affected by food poisoning
R : including several women and children
S : of the Tilak Vihar area of west Delhi

The proper sequence should be:
a) RSPQ
b) RSQP
c) SQRP
d) SRQP

Answer: b
Explanation: Seventy-two people including several women and children of the Tilak Vihar area of west Delhi were affected by food poisoning reports PTI.

58. 1 : The first component is
P : and vocational training
Q : so as to enable them
R : the provision of further technical
S : to both rural and urban youth
6 : to secure employment in industry and the services sector.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) RPSQ
c) RSQP
d) SRPQ

Answer: b
Explanation: The first component is the provision of further technical and vocational training to both rural and urban youth so as to enable them to secure employment in industry and the services sector.

59. 1 : Freedom, which
P : in the sense
Q : that a wide gulf separates
R : a modern woman enjoys
S : is the restricted kind,
6 : the rich and the poor women.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QPRS
c) RSPQ
d) SRQP

Answer: c
Explanation: Freedom, which a modern woman enjoys is the restricted kind, in the sense that a wide gulf separates the rich and the poor women.

60. P : deserve all honour in society
Q : in doing their job well
R : men of conscience who take pride
S : whatever its nature

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) QRPS
c) RQSP
d) SPQR

Answer: c
Explanation: Men of conscience who take pride in doing their job well whatever its nature deserve all honour in society.

61. 1 : What handicapped people
P : an opportunity to pull their weight
Q : but what we are ready
R : and do something useful
S : want most of all is
6 : to offer is pity.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) QSPR
c) RPQS
d) SPRQ

Answer: d
Explanation:What handicapped people want most of all is an opportunity to pull their weight and do something useful but what we are ready to offer is pity.

62. 1 : No part of this publication may be
P : without the written permission
Q : reproduced, stored in or transmitted
R : of the copyright owner and
S : in any form or by any means
6 : the publisher of this book.

The Proper sequence should be :
a) PQRS
b) QSPR
c) RPSQ
d) SRQP

Answer: b
Explanation: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the copyright owner and the publisher of this book.

63. The idea of the Yahoos
P : too,
Q : in all its devastating implications,
R : is one to be explored
S : but not taken as the last word about human nature

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) RQSP
c) SPRQ
d) SRPQ

Answer: a
Explanation:The idea of the Yahoos too, is one to be explored in all its devastating implications, but not taken as the last word about human nature.

64. 1 : The Reserve Bank of India has taken the risk
P : as measured by the Wholesale Price Index
Q : by allowing a large flow of funds
R : when the annual rate of inflation
S : into the economy at a time
6 : is slowly moving up.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) QSRP
c) RSPQ
d) SQPR

Answer: b
Explanation:The Reserve Bank of India has taken the risk by allowing a large flow of funds into the economy at a time when the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Wholesale Price Index is slowly moving up.

65. 1 : Yesterday, I chanced to meet
P : where he lived
Q : and asked him
R : now in his seventies
S : an old acquaintance,
6 : and what he did for his living.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PSRQ
b) QPSR
c) RQPS
d) SRQP

Answer: d
Explanation: Yesterday, I chanced to meet an old acquaintance, now in his seventies and asked him where he lived and what he did for his living.

66. Without books
P : no cultured society is possible
Q : no fresh ideas are possible
R : and
S : without fresh ideas

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) QRSP
c) RSPQ
d) RSQP

Answer: b
Explanation: Without books no fresh ideas are possible and without fresh ideas no cultured society is possible.

67. The statement
P : therefore you must listen carefully
Q : what the speaker has said
R : in order to understand
S : will be made just once

The Proper sequence should be:
a) RSPQ
b) SPQR
c) SPRQ
d) SRQP

Answer: c
Explanation: The statement will be made just once therefore you must listen carefully in order to understand what the speaker has said.

68. 1 : I am aware of the exciting demands
P : in the highest public office
Q : these demands have to
R : but I do not see that
S : of security of those
6 : wildly inconsistent with the rights of a citizen.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) RSPQ
c) SPQR
d) SPRQ

Answer: d
Explanation: I am aware of the exciting demands of security of those in the highest public office but I do not see that these demands have to wildly inconsistent with the rights of a citizen.

69. 1 : The fact that
P : go to the police
Q : did not let him
R : to speak the truth
S : he was a murderer
6 : about the theft.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) QSPR
c) RQSP
d) SQPR

Answer: d
Explanation: The fact that he was a murderer did not let him go to the police to speak the truth about the theft.

70. 1 : If all the nations
P : for the common good of mankind
Q : then they will never fight with each other
R : work together
S : and agree to obey these laws,
6 : and there will be no war.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) RPSQ
c) RQPS
d) SQRP

Answer: b
Explanation: If all the nations work together for the common good of mankind and agree to obey these laws, then they will never fight with each other and there will be no war.

71. 1 : Almost every country in the world
P : that it is of the chosen people
Q : it has some special dispensation from Providence
R : and that others are somewhat
S : believes that
6 : inferior creatures

The proper sequence should be:
a) RPQS
b) RQPS
c) SQPR
d) SQRP

Answer: c
Explanation:Almost every country in the world believes that it has some special dispensation from Providence that it is of the chosen people and that others are somewhat inferior creatures.

72. The main cause of Industrial Revolution was
P : owing to the geographical discoveries
Q : in the 17th and 18th centuries
R : the great increase in overseas trade
S : of Columbus and Vasco-da-Gama

The proper sequence should be:
a) RPQS
b) RQPS
c) RSPQ
d) RSQP

Answer: b
Explanation: The main cause of Industrial Revolution was the great increase in overseas trade in the 17th and 18th centuries owing to the geographical discoveries of Columbus and Vasco-da-Gama.

73. 1 : Above all,
P : in the present age of light reading,
Q : it is well if something heavier is cast now and then
R : of reading hastily and thoughtlessly,
S : that is,
6 : into the midst of the reading public.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) PRQS
c) PSRQ
d) QSRP

Answer: b
Explanation: Above all, in the present age of light reading, of reading hastily and thoughtlessly, it is well if something heavier is cast now and then that is, into the midst of the reading public.

74. P : with an idea to reach the deprived child
Q : by the United Nations Organisation
R : the year 1979 has been declared as
S : the International Year of the Child

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) PRSQ
c) PSQR
d) RSPQ

Answer: b
Explanation: With an idea to reach the deprived child the year 1979 has been declared as the International Year of the Child by the United Nations Organisation.

75. We can think of
P : often confused in the public mind
Q : which suggest the need for
R : two factors
S : an international language

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) RPQS
c) RQSP
d) SQRP

Answer: b
Explanation: We can think of two factors often confused in the public mind which suggest the need for an international language.

76. 1 : O why
P : creator shatter
Q : should the great
R : one of
S : his most adorable
6 : works!

The proper sequence should be :
a) PRQS
b) QPRS
c) QPSR
d) RPQS

Answer: b
Explanation: O why should the great creator shatter one of his most adorable works!

77. 1 : Excavators have discovered
P : in Iraq's
Q : and half animal figure
R : a colossal half human
S : dating back to the Ice Ages
6 : northern city of Mosul

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) QSPR
c) RQSP
d) SPRQ

Answer: c
Explanation: Excavators have discovered a colossal half human and half animal figure dating back to the Ice Ages in Iraq's northern city of Mosul.

78. 1 : It was obvious
P : made by him
Q : submitted at the meeting
R : from the comments
S : on the draft proposals
6 : that he was not satisfied with them.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PSRQ
b) QRSP
c) RPSQ
d) SQRP

Answer: c
Explanation: It was obvious from the comments made by him on the draft proposals submitted at the meeting that he was not satisfied with them.

79. 1 : After a laborious life
P : to the quiet village where he was born
Q : most of which he had spent in the metropolis
R : and where he intended to spend
S : he retired in his old age
6 : his remaining years.

The proper sequence should be:
a) QRPS
b) QSPR
c) SPQR
d) SQPR

Answer: b
Explanation: After a laborious life most of which he had spent in the metropolis he retired in his old age to the quiet village where he was born and where he intended to spend his remaining years.

80. P : expresses itself in many diverse art forms
Q : ancient in origin
R : the essence of the spirit of Bulgaria
S : of great creativity

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) PSRQ
c) QPSR
d) RQPS

Answer: d
Explanation: The essence of the spirit of Bulgaria ancient in origin expresses itself in many diverse art forms of great creativity.

81. Little
P : that he had been let down
Q : stood by all these years
R : did he realise
S : by a colleague whom he had

The Proper sequence should be:
a) QSPR
b) QSRP
c) RPSQ
d) RSQP

Answer: c
Explanation: Little did he realise that he had been let down by a colleague whom he had stood by all these years.

82. 1 : Fair demands that
P : which may tend to give a poor impression
Q : before any comments are made
R : the person concerned should be
S : about a person,
6 : to give his side of the story.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PSRQ
b) QPSR
c) RQPS
d) SRQP

Answer: b
Explanation:Fair demands that before any comments are made which may tend to give a poor impression about a person, the person concerned should be to give his side of the story.

83. The administration will soon launch
P : to educate the people about their rights
Q : a consumer protection drive
R : against using fraudulent means
S : and to warn traders

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) PSQR
c) QPSR
d) SPQR

Answer: c
Explanation:The administration will soon launch a consumer protection drive to educate the people about their rights and to warn traders against using fraudulent means.

84. 1 : I reasoned with him
P : but could not disabuse him
Q : that the lawyer
R : for an hour
S : of the notion
6 : who had his case in hand was incompetent.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) QPSR
c) RPSQ
d) SRPQ

Answer: c
Explanation: I reasoned with him for an hour but could not disabuse him of the notion that the lawyer who had his case in hand was incompetent.

85. 1 : Guru Nanak evolved
P : on omnipresence of God
Q : with his simple teachings
R : a new religious outlook
S : and removal of
6 : the evil religious practices.

The Proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QSPR
c) PRSQ
d) RQPS

Answer: d
Explanation:Guru Nanak evolved a new religious outlook with his simple teachings on omnipresence of God and removal of the evil religious practices.

86. If you have patience
P : to become an interesting and enthusiastic listener
Q : from the other person himself
R : and if you train yourself
S : you will get to know all the details, first hand

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) PSRQ
c) RPSQ
d) RSQP

Answer: c
Explanation: If you have patience and if you train yourself to become an interesting and enthusiastic listener you will get to know all the details, first hand from the other person himself.

87. 1 : The main purpose
P : how much
Q : is to find out
R : of this test
S : of English
6 : he knows.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) PRQS
c) RQPS
d) SPQR

Answer: c
Explanation: The main purpose of this test is to find out how much of English he knows.

88. As we all know
P : a legislation
Q : needs the assent of the President
R : passed by the houses of Parliament
S : to become law

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQSR
b) PRQS
c) QPRS
d) SPQR

Answer: b
Explanation:As we all know a legislation passed by the houses of Parliament needs the assent of the President to become law.

89. Padukone's retirement
P : as is obvious
Q : his concern for the game
R : has not dismissed
S : when he talks of the Badminton Association of India

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) PSQR
c) RPQS
d) RQPS

Answer: d
Explanation:Padukone's retirement has not dismissed his concern for the game as is obvious when he talks of the Badminton Association of India.

90. P : I wonder
Q : whenever I decide to go to the cinema
R : with my moped
S : why I always have trouble

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRSQ
b) PSRQ
c) QPSR
d) QRSP

Answer: b
Explanation: I wonder why I always have trouble with my moped whenever I decide to go to the cinema.

91. As the whole human blood and its related blood products
P : the collection and distribution is
Q : are drugs,
R : and rules there under
S : regulated under Drugs and Cosmetics Act

The proper sequence should be:
a) QSPR
b) PSRQ
c) QPSR
d) SPRQ

Answer: c
Explanation:As the whole human blood and its related blood products are drugs, the collection and distribution is regulated under Drugs and Cosmetics Act and rules there under.

92. Some achievements
P : have made
Q : happier and more comfortable
R : of science
S : human life

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QRSP
c) RPSQ
d) RSPQ

Answer: c
Explanation: Some achievements of science have made human life happier and more comfortable.

93. 1 : In reply to a question
P : that securing extradition
Q : operating from the U.K soil remained
R : of anti-India elements
S : the spokesman said
6 : New Delhi's 'first priority'.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PRQS
b) QSPR
c) RQSP
d) SPRQ

Answer: d
Explanation:In reply to a question the spokesman said that securing extradition of anti-India elements operating from the U.K soil remained New Delhi's 'first priority'.

94. According to an engineer
P : might hit the market next year
Q : a newly developed air-cooler system
R : that employed in conventional room coolers
S : which is based on a principle radically different from

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QSRP
c) RSQP
d) SQRP

Answer: b
Explanation: According to an engineer a newly developed air-cooler system which is based on a principle radically different from that employed in conventional room coolers might hit the market next year.

95. 1 : A political decision or policy
P : if judged by its immediate results,
Q : in the light of its
R : may seem to be very wise
S : but may prove to be unsound
6 : ultimate consequences.

The proper sequence should be:
a) RPQS
b) RPSQ
c) RQPS
d) SQPR

Answer: b
Explanation: A political decision or policy may seem to be very wise if judged by its immediate results, but may prove to be unsound in the light of its ultimate consequences.

96. P : a difficult construction job that calls for innovation
Q : offer her
R : in Mrs. Roy, a Bombay based business woman
S : and you will find a willing taker

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) QPSR
c) RQPS
d) SRPQ

Answer: b
Explanation:Offer her a difficult construction job that calls for innovation and you will find a willing taker in Mrs. Roy, a Bombay based business woman.

97. You must leave a note
P : otherwise she will be terribly worried
Q : for your mother
R : at the usual hour
S : if you are not back home

The proper sequence should be:
a) QPRS
b) QPSR
c) SRPQ
d) SRQP

Answer: b
Explanation: You must leave a note for your mother otherwise she will be terribly worried if you are not back home at the usual hour.

98. 1 : The Minister of State for power
P : laying emphasis
Q : in conversation of electricity in industries
R : has written to his counterparts in State Governments
S : on bringing about improvement
6 : by introduction of energy efficient equipment.

The proper sequence should be:
a) QPSR
b) RPSQ
c) SPQR
d) SQPR

Answer: b
Explanation: The Minister of State for power has written to his counterparts in State Governments laying emphasis on bringing about improvement in conversation of electricity in industries by introduction of energy efficient equipment.

99. P : The management having agreed
Q : the workers called off the strike
R : to increase their wages
S : and returned to work

The proper sequence should be:
a) PQRS
b) PRQS
c) RSQP
d) SPQR

Answer: b
Explanation: The management having agreed to increase their wages the workers called off the strike and returned to work.

100. 1 : He had started the book thinking
P : he had decided
Q : that it would be an interesting work,
R : but by the time
S : he reached the middle
6 : throw it into the bin.

The proper sequence should be:
a) PSQR
b) QRSP
c) RSPQ
d) SPRQ

Answer: b
Explanation: He had started the book thinking that it would be an interesting work, but by the time he reached the middle he had decided throw it into the bin.