Arrangement of Sentences
TOPICS â–¾
Active - Passive Voice
Adjective
Antonyms
Arrangement of Sentences
Articles
Conjunctions
Determiner
Direct & Indirect Speech
Glossary of Official and Technical Terms
idiom or phrase
Letter Writing
Misspelt Word
One Word Substitution
Prefixes and Suffixes
Preposition
Synonyms
Tense
Translation
Verb
SORT BY â–¾
21. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This includes not only the literal meaning of the words but also their connotations, cultural context, and stylistic nuances.
Q: The art of literary translation is a delicate balancing act.
R: Consequently, a good translator must be not only bilingual but also bicultural, a bridge between two worlds.
S: The translator must strive to remain faithful to the original author's intent while also creating a work that is fluent and resonant in the target language.
Answer: Q introduces the topic: literary translation. S elaborates on the central challenge of this 'balancing act'. P explains in detail what is meant by the 'original author's intent' mentioned in S. R provides the logical conclusion ('Consequently...') about the qualities of a good translator, based on the challenges described in S and P.
22. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: He must then formulate a hypothesis, a testable explanation for this observation.
Q: The scientific method begins with a researcher making a specific observation or identifying a problem.
R: The results of this experiment will either support or refute the hypothesis, leading to further inquiry.
S: The next step is to design and conduct a controlled experiment to systematically test this hypothesis.
Answer: This paragraph describes a clear sequence. Q states the first step of the scientific method. P describes what the researcher must do next ('He must then...'). S outlines the subsequent step ('The next step is to design...'). R describes the final stage, analyzing the results of the experiment from S.
23. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to make a meaningful sentence.
P: by the subtle yet profound influence
Q: art and culture exert on our daily lives
R: many of us remain largely oblivious to
S: the complex ways in which
Answer: The main clause starts with 'many of us remain largely oblivious to' (R). Oblivious to what? 'the subtle yet profound influence' (P). What influence? The sentence requires a clause defining it, which starts with 'the complex ways in which' (S) and is completed by 'art and culture exert on our daily lives' (Q). This order (RPSQ) is the most grammatically sound.
24. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: It argued that the colonies were not subordinate to the Crown but were united with it through a voluntary allegiance.
Q: This radical theory of the British Empire laid the intellectual groundwork for independence.
R: Thomas Jefferson's 1774 pamphlet, 'A Summary View of the Rights of British America,' was a pivotal document.
S: Thus, the British Parliament had no inherent right to legislate for the colonies, which had their own assemblies.
Answer: R introduces the specific document and its author. P explains the central argument of the pamphlet. S draws a logical conclusion ('Thus...') from the argument presented in P. Q provides the broader historical significance of 'This radical theory' explained in P and S.
25. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: When this encrypted data is stolen, it is rendered useless to the thieves without the corresponding decryption key.
Q: Cryptography is the practice of securing communication from adversaries.
R: The fundamental principle involves converting plaintext data into an unreadable format, known as ciphertext, using an algorithm and a key.
S: This process of conversion is called encryption.
Answer: Q provides a general definition of cryptography. R explains the fundamental principle of how it works. S gives the specific name ('encryption') for 'This process of conversion' described in R. P explains the practical benefit of this process, showing what happens to stolen encrypted data.
26. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This phenomenon is not merely an aesthetic choice but a survival mechanism.
Q: Many animals in the natural world have evolved to blend in with their environments.
R: By matching their surroundings, they can evade predators or ambush unsuspecting prey more effectively.
S: This adaptive trait is known as camouflage.
Answer: Q makes a general observation about animals blending in. S gives the scientific term ('camouflage') for 'This adaptive trait'. P then elaborates, stating that 'This phenomenon' is a survival mechanism. R explains how this mechanism works ('By matching their surroundings...').
27. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: Its themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth have become increasingly relevant in the digital age.
Q: George Orwell's novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four', published in 1949, was a work of dystopian fiction.
R: It depicted a bleak future where a tyrannical regime, led by 'Big Brother', exercises absolute control over every aspect of human life.
S: Consequently, the term 'Orwellian' has entered the lexicon to describe policies or conditions reminiscent of the society he portrayed.
Answer: Q introduces the novel, its author, and genre. R describes the plot of 'It' (the novel). P explains the novel's enduring relevance by listing its themes. S describes the long-term cultural impact ('Consequently...') of the novel, which stems from its powerful themes mentioned in P.
28. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: Some historians attribute the collapse primarily to internal factors like political corruption, economic decay, and social unrest.
Q: The fall of the Roman Empire was not a single event but a complex process that unfolded over several centuries.
R: Others place greater emphasis on external pressures, such as barbarian invasions and military overreach.
S: In reality, it was likely a confluence of all these factors that gradually eroded the empire's foundations.
Answer: Q makes a general statement about the fall of Rome. P presents one school of thought regarding the cause ('internal factors'). R presents a contrasting school of thought ('Others place greater emphasis on external pressures'). S provides a synthesis, concluding that 'it was likely a confluence' of the factors mentioned in both P and R.
29. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: However, this very isolation has allowed unique and fragile ecosystems to develop, many of which are now threatened by climate change.
Q: Antarctica is the Earth's southernmost continent, a vast, ice-covered landmass.
R: It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents.
S: Its extreme climate and remoteness mean that it has no permanent human residents.
Answer: Q introduces Antarctica. S describes its key characteristics ('extreme climate and remoteness'). R provides additional, more specific details about its climate. P presents a contrast ('However,...'), linking 'this very isolation' (mentioned in S) to the development of unique ecosystems that are now under threat.
30. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This theory revolutionized our understanding of gravity, space, and time.
Q: He proposed that massive objects cause a distortion in space-time, which is felt as gravity.
R: In 1915, Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity.
S: This was a departure from Newton's law, which described gravity as a force between masses.
Answer: R introduces the main event: Einstein publishing his theory. Q explains the core proposal of the theory. P states the overall impact of 'This theory'. S provides a contrast with the previously accepted theory (Newton's law), which helps to highlight the revolutionary nature mentioned in P.
31. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to make a meaningful sentence.
P: the delicate equilibrium that has sustained life for millennia
Q: driven by unsustainable human activities
R: threatens to irrevocably disrupt
S: the accelerating pace of climate change,
Answer: The subject of the sentence is 'the accelerating pace of climate change' (S). A participial phrase 'driven by unsustainable human activities' (Q) modifies the subject. This is followed by the main verb 'threatens to irrevocably disrupt' (R). The object of the verb is 'the delicate equilibrium that has sustained life for millennia' (P), completing the sentence.
32. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This bias can lead to poor decision-making, as it causes individuals to ignore evidence that contradicts their initial stance.
Q: It is a type of cognitive bias where people tend to favor information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses.
R: Confirmation bias is a pervasive and often unconscious tendency in human reasoning.
S: For example, a person who believes a particular political party is corrupt will actively seek out news stories that support this view while dismissing those that do not.
Answer: R introduces the term 'Confirmation bias'. Q provides a formal definition of 'It' (the bias). S gives a concrete example to illustrate how this bias works. P explains the negative consequence ('This bias can lead to poor decision-making...') of the behavior described in Q and S.
33. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: As a result, the soil loses its fertility, and the land becomes unproductive, a process known as desertification.
Q: Deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable agricultural practices are primary drivers of this degradation.
R: Land degradation is a critical environmental issue where the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes.
S: These activities strip the land of vegetation, leaving the topsoil exposed to erosion by wind and water.
Answer: R provides a formal definition of 'Land degradation'. Q lists the primary causes of 'this degradation'. S explains the mechanism by which 'These activities' (from Q) cause harm. P describes the final outcome ('As a result,...') of this process, giving it the specific name 'desertification'.
34. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: By the 18th century, however, this geocentric model had been supplanted by the heliocentric model, championed by astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo.
Q: For over 1,500 years, the Ptolemaic system, which placed Earth at the center of the universe, was the accepted astronomical model in Western civilization.
R: This paradigm shift was not merely a scientific adjustment but a profound reorientation of humanity's place in the cosmos.
S: It was a complex system that, through the use of epicycles and deferents, could accurately predict the positions of the planets.
Answer: Q introduces the Ptolemaic system and its long-standing acceptance. S elaborates on the technical details of 'It' (the system). P introduces the historical shift ('By the 18th century, however,...') to the heliocentric model. R comments on the profound significance of 'This paradigm shift'.
35. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This is because they provide essential services like water purification, pollination of crops, and regulation of the climate.
Q: Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is not just about preserving iconic species like tigers or pandas.
R: The loss of biodiversity, therefore, has far-reaching consequences that can directly impact human well-being and economic prosperity.
S: It encompasses the entire web of life, and the health of ecosystems is fundamentally dependent on this variety.
Answer: Q introduces the topic of biodiversity, clarifying a common misconception. S expands on the definition of biodiversity. P explains why healthy ecosystems ('they'), mentioned in S, are important by listing their services. R draws the logical conclusion ('therefore...') from the preceding points about the consequences of biodiversity loss.
36. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This philosophical movement, known as Stoicism, taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge.
Q: He believed that a divine reason, or logos, governs nature and that happiness is found by living in agreement with it.
R: The ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium founded a school of thought in Athens around the early 3rd century BC.
S: The Stoics held that we cannot control external events, only our responses to them, and thus should remain indifferent to pleasure or pain.
Answer: R introduces the founder, Zeno of Citium. P gives the name of 'This philosophical movement' and its core tenet. Q elaborates on the beliefs of 'He' (Zeno), specifically the concept of logos. S describes a central practical teaching of 'The Stoics', which follows logically from the core tenets described in P and Q.
37. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This process allows neurons to transmit signals quickly and efficiently over long distances.
Q: The axon of a neuron is often covered by a fatty substance called the myelin sheath.
R: It is not continuous, however, but is interrupted by gaps known as the nodes of Ranvier.
S: The electrical impulse, or action potential, effectively 'jumps' from one node to the next in a process called saltatory conduction.
Answer: Q introduces the myelin sheath on an axon. R provides a crucial detail about the sheath ('It is not continuous...'). S explains what happens at these gaps ('nodes') mentioned in R. P provides the conclusion, stating the overall purpose and benefit of 'This process' described in S.
38. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to make a meaningful sentence.
P: for the complex interplay of genetic predispositions
Q: that there is a growing appreciation among scientists
R: and environmental factors in shaping human behavior
S: it is now widely acknowledged
Answer: The sentence begins with the introductory phrase 'it is now widely acknowledged' (S). This is followed by a 'that' clause, which starts with 'that there is a growing appreciation among scientists' (Q). Appreciation for what? 'for the complex interplay of genetic predispositions' (P). The phrase 'and environmental factors in shaping human behavior' (R) is parallel to 'genetic predispositions' and completes the idea.
39. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: This is achieved by creating a strong magnetic field to confine a hot plasma of hydrogen isotopes.
Q: Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars.
R: The goal is to force the atomic nuclei within the plasma to fuse together, releasing vast amounts of energy.
S: On Earth, researchers are trying to replicate this process in reactors to create a clean and virtually limitless source of energy.
Answer: Q introduces the concept of nuclear fusion by giving a natural example. S explains the effort to replicate 'this process' on Earth for energy. P describes the method ('This is achieved by...') used in these reactors. R explains the ultimate 'goal' of the method described in P.
40. Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.
P: The result was the 'Great Schism,' which permanently divided the Christian world into the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East.
Q: For centuries, cultural, political, and theological differences had been growing between the eastern and western branches of Christianity.
R: The breaking point is often cited as the mutual excommunications of 1054, when the Pope in Rome and the Patriarch of Constantinople declared each other anathema.
S: These tensions included disputes over papal authority, the wording of the Nicene Creed, and liturgical practices.
Answer: Q makes a general statement about the growing differences. S provides specific examples of 'These tensions'. P describes the ultimate 'result' of this long-brewing conflict. R gives details about the specific 'breaking point' that formalized the schism mentioned in P, but the narrative flows better with the result (P) stated before the specific final act (R).