Paragraph Formation


Direction: The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.

  1. A. It will take extraordinary political commitment and liberal public funding during the 11th Plan for affordable housing to become a credible goal.
    B. The National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy of the United Progressive Alliance Government seeks to make access to housing, long acknowledged as a fundamental right, a reality for all.
    C. The task is staggering even if we go by conservative estimates.
    D. The housing shortage to be met during the Plan is 26.53 million units, which include the backlog from the 10th Plan.
    E. If the existing stock of poor quality dwellings and the growing urbanization–driven demand are taken into account, the real deficit will be even higher.









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    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    Clearly C must be followed by D, which must be further followed by the E as E reitrates the housing shortage and says that the real deficit will be even higher. D and E provide the statistical proof of the staggering task mentioned in C. So this leads us to two options (b) and (d). Among them (b) seems to be more appropriate as B again emphasises on but is being said is A .
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    Correct Option: D

    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    Clearly C must be followed by D, which must be further followed by the E as E reitrates the housing shortage and says that the real deficit will be even higher. D and E provide the statistical proof of the staggering task mentioned in C. So this leads us to two options (b) and (d). Among them (b) seems to be more appropriate as B again emphasises on but is being said is A and also that B cannot be the concluding statement of the paragraph.So , required sequence will be A B C D E .


  1. A. The latest decline draws attention to a fairly well known fact that stock exchanges in India take their cues as much from developments overseas as from domestic ones.
    B. While such reaction is an inevitable consequence of globalisation, it is the magnitude of the reaction that has come as a surprise.
    C. The stock indices the world over tumbled on the back of some pessimistic news from the United States credit market, especially its home loan segment.
    D. Fears over the failure of risky sub-prime mortgages seem to have spilled over to other closely watched sectors of the economy such as sales of new homes and consumer durables.
    E. Last week the Dow recorded its highest fall since February, dragging the European bourses down.









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    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    ‘Such reaction’ in B refers to A, so B follows A.

    Correct Option: B

    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    ‘Such reaction’ in B refers to A, so B follows A. C and D further talks about the effects of the decline.Thus , required answer will be A B C D E .



  1. A. The band has gone through several drummers over the years, though Travis has held the position since 1989 and is the longest-serving.
    B. ‘Judas Priest’ are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969.
    C. Their popularity and status as one of the definitive heavy metal bands has earned them the nickname “Metal Gods” from their song of the same name.
    D. They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands.
    E. The core line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarist Glenn Tipton, bassist lan Hill, and drummer Scott Travis.









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    ‘Judas’ priest was an English heavy metal band (B) the description of the band member is given next (E) a persistent problem is noted in case of the drummer (A) ......................................

    Correct Option: D

    ‘Judas’ priest was an English heavy metal band (B) the description of the band member is given next (E) a persistent problem is noted in case of the drummer (A) the heavy influence of the band is mentioned next (D) last but not the least in a telling conclusion they have been spoken of as ‘metal gods’ (C).


  1. A. Since then, intelligence tests have been mostly used to separate dull children in school from average or bright children, so that special education can be provided to the dull
    B. In other words, intelligence tests give us a norm for each age.
    C. Intelligence expressed as intelligence quotient and tests are developed to indicate what an average child of a certain age can do--what a 5 year old can answer, but a 4-year-old cannot, for instance.
    D. Binet developed the first set of such tests in the early 1900s to find out which children in school needed special attention.
    E. Intelligence can be measured by tests.









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    E is the statement which begins the passage, D talks about the first set of test for intelligence, this is followed by A on the use of such intelligent tests,........................................................

    Correct Option: C

    E is the statement which begins the passage, D talks about the first set of test for intelligence, this is followed by A on the use of such intelligent tests, C tells us about the intelligence quotient and tests which are developed to indicate what an average child of a certain age can do and B ends the passage.



  1. A. When they gathered together, the Buddha was completely silent and some speculated that perhaps the Buddha was tired or ill.
    B. It is said that Gautama Buddha gathered his disciples one day for a Dharma talk.
    C. One of the Buddha’s disciples, Mahakasyapa, silently gazed at the flower and broke into a broad smile.
    D. The origins of Zen Buddhism are ascribed to the Flower Sermon, the earliest source for which comes from the 14th century.
    E. The Buddha silently held up and twirled a flower and twinkled his eyes; several of his disciples tried to interpret what this meant, though none of them was correct.









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    Zen Buddhism started with the flower Sermon in the 14th century. (D) Gautama was giving a sermon. (B) it was a silent Sermon (A). he held up a flower, no one spoke (E) only Mahakasyapa smiled happily.

    Correct Option: B

    Zen Buddhism started with the flower Sermon in the 14th century. (D) Gautama was giving a sermon. (B) it was a silent Sermon (A). he held up a flower, no one spoke (E) only Mahakasyapa smiled happily. It is a story which has to be connected in the proper order.