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. P : The computer took 45 hours of non-stop computation.
    Q : The computer was not allowed to learn from experience.
    R : This is not really surprising, because with eleven items of clothing the number of possible combinations is given by multiplying 11,10,9,8 and so on, which gives over 39 million combinations.
    S : Someone once used the IBM computer to work out the number of ways of getting dressed with eleven items of clothing.









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    On arranging the correct paragraph formation as :-
    S is the opening sentence, since it introduces the narrative. P will follow S, as it tells the chronology of the event. That is, what happened next.
    ............ proceed on .

    Correct Option: D

    On arranging the correct paragraph formation as :-
    S is the opening sentence, since it introduces the narrative. P will follow S, as it tells the chronology of the event. That is, what happened next. This will be followed by R, since R begins with the reflective pronoun, that indicates the action that happened in P. Thus, the right sequence is SPRQ.


  1. P : Businesses often feel that since they have a lot of market muscle and in such a dominant position, maintenance will be enough.
    Q : IBM has also suffered from lower priced clones when the mystique of computers was off and there was no longer a need for reassurance from the solidity of Big Blue.
    R : IBM fell behind on the concept of “connectivity” and has suffered as a result.
    S : In recent years, however, even mighty IBM found that market domination was not enough if you fall behind on concept.









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    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    P is the opening line .

    Correct Option: A

    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    P is the opening line because Q,R,S are illustrations or examples of the statement made in P.
    Thus , correct sequence is P S R Q .



  1. P : Such a system will help to identify and groom executives for positions of strategists.
    Q : Evaluation of performance is more often than not done for the purpose of reward or punishment for past performance.
    R : They must become an integral part of the executive system’.
    S : Even where the evaluation system is for one’s promotion to assume higher responsibilities, it rarely includes terms that are a key for playing the role of strategist effectively, e.g., the skills of playing the role of change agent and creative problem solving.









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    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    Q is the opening sentence as it introduces the subject of evaluation followed by S, which is linked with Q
    .................

    Correct Option: D

    On the basis of given paragraph , we follow sentence formation as :-
    Q is the opening sentence as it introduces the subject of evaluation followed by S, which is linked with Q because, it gives conditions attached with the subject of Q. Thus , correct sequence is Q S R P .


  1. P : Finish specialists recommended a chewing gum containing xylitol-a natural sweetener present in birch, maple, corn and straw-to be used several times a day by young children.
    Q : Chewing gum is a new solution that “may work for parents whose children suffer from chronic ear infections.
    R : An experiment was conducted involving three hundred and six children between two and six years.
    S : After Finish studies showed that xylitol is effective in preventing cavities, a team of researchers decided to investigate its effects on a very similar type of bacteria which causes ear infections.









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    On arranging the correct paragraph formation as :-
    Q is the opening sentence, it introduces the subject. This will be followed by P which has a link with Q-Chewing gum .
    .........................

    Correct Option: D

    On arranging the correct paragraph formation as :-
    Q is the opening sentence, it introduces the subject. This will be followed by P which has a link with Q-Chewing gum, then will be S which has a link with P-Finish. Hence , correct sequence is Q P S R .



  1. A. Because, if the manager’s subordinates are inefficient and ineffective and are not helped to increase their efficiency and effectiveness, the task may not be achieved.
    B. This must be just as true as the responsibility for achieving his prescribed tasks..
    C. If it is achieved it is at too great a cost, or at the risk of other effects, many of which are less obvious.
    D. It is often and that one of the prime responsibilities of a manager is the training and development of his staff.









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    As per the given above paragraph , we can find the correct sequence order :
    ‘D’ is stating a fact. ‘B’ is supporting the argument in ‘D’ ‘A’ highlighting what may happen if situation in ‘D’ is not achieved.

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given above paragraph , we can find the correct sequence order :
    ‘D’ is stating a fact. ‘B’ is supporting the argument in ‘D’ ‘A’ highlighting what may happen if situation in ‘D’ is not achieved. ‘C’ is indicating towards that eventuality.
    Thus , correct answer is D B A C .