Direction : Rearrange the following six sentences A, B, C, D, E and F in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) We were interested by contrast in understanding what lessons actual teams and non-teams had for others to choose to struggle with change and performance.
(B) Still, we suspected that most of these focused on persuading readers that "teams are important".
(C) After all, we thought teams are a well- known subject and there must be a thousand books on the subject already.
(D) By going down this path we hoped to discover something to say that was different from most books on the subject.
(E) We approached the idea of a book on teams cautiously.
(F) Alternatively, they focussed on providing you advice on building teams as an objective in itself. 

Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence ? 

The 1^st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. The find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer sheet.

1. We think ourselves as separate, and we become selfish.
P. The truth shall make us free.
Q. Then we want more for ourselves not caring if others have less.
R. All quarrels, fights and unhappiness come from this.
S. They will end only when our minds see this truth clearly; for when we see clearly, we cannot help thinking differently and acting differently.
6. In that freedom and struggle of man will cease, and his real life will begin.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given option pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. At this speed the rocket soon attained the height of 190 miles above the earth.
B. At 9 am the great rocket lifted in the air with a mighty roar.
C. It rose smoothly at first, then quickened to a speed of 17,500 miles an hour.
D. Gagarin now pulled himself towards the window to look down.

Given sentences are not in their exact position. Rearrange them to make a coherent paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) FPIs can now also engage in the off-market sale of their shares with fewer restrictions.
(B) Foreign investors who have been fleeing the country since the Union budget presented early last month have something to cheer about finally.
(C) These measures to cut red tape will help lower the regulatory burden on investors, globalize India’s financial markets, and aid the growth of the broader economy by increasing access to growth capital.
(D) On Wednesday, SEBI, based on the recommendations of the H.R. Khan committee, eased several regulatory restrictions for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
(E) Further, SEBI has allowed entities registered at an international financial services centre to be automatically classified as FPIs.(F) Among a slew of measures, the financial markets regulator has simplified the registration process for FPIs by doing away with the broad-based eligibility criteria and certain documentary requirements. 

Which one of the following is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement?

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence.

A. When faced with uncertainty, humans look out for the action of others and become a victim of ineffective rational thinking during compelling, confusing situations.

B. According to him, in an emergency, we tend to forget that everybody else observing the event is also likely to be looking out for social evidence.

C. Robert B. Cialdini explains this reaction with a psychological phenomenon called 'pluralistic ignorance'.

D. Since we all prefer to appear poised and unflustered among others, we are likely to search for answers placidly, with brief, camouflaged glances at those around us.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A) Healthy, strong trees act as carbon sinks, offsetting carbon and reducing the effects of climate change. B) Trees help to clean the air we breathe. Through their leaves and bark, they absorb harmful pollutants and release clean oxygen for us to breathe.

C) Increasing levels of carbon dioxide caused by deforestation and fossil fuel combustion trap heat in the atmosphere.

D) In urban environments, trees absorb pollutant gases like nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide, and sweep up particles like dust and smoke.

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions which follow:
(A) However, while reading they would not know when to pause and what to emphasize.
 (B) Since then their use has been regularized and the punctuation rules have been followed by all.
 (C) In earlier days, people learnt by reading out loud.
 (D) But not everybody used the same punctuations for the same thing.
 (E) To address this problem, various signs depicting various punctuations were introduced.
 (F) Thus, firmer guidelines regarding punctuations were framed so that everyone used them in similar way. 

Which of the following sentences should be the SECOND after rearrangement? 

Given sentences are not in their exact position. Rearrange them to make a coherent paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) FPIs can now also engage in the off-market sale of their shares with fewer restrictions.
(B) Foreign investors who have been fleeing the country since the Union budget presented early last month have something to cheer about finally.
(C) These measures to cut red tape will help lower the regulatory burden on investors, globalize India’s financial markets, and aid the growth of the broader economy by increasing access to growth capital.
(D) On Wednesday, SEBI, based on the recommendations of the H.R. Khan committee, eased several regulatory restrictions for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
(E) Further, SEBI has allowed entities registered at an international financial services centre to be automatically classified as FPIs.(F) Among a slew of measures, the financial markets regulator has simplified the registration process for FPIs by doing away with the broad-based eligibility criteria and certain documentary requirements. 

Which of the following should be the second sentence after rearrangement?