Paragraph Formation

Paragraph Formation

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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. Using biofuels made from corn, sugarcane and soya could have a greater environmental impact than burning fossil fuels, according to experts.
    B. Although the fuels themselves emit fewer greenhouse gases, they all have higher costs in terms of biodiversity loss and destruction of farmland.
    C. The EU has proposed that 10% of all fuel used in transport should come from biofuels by 2020 and the emerging global market is expected to be worth billions of dollars a year.
    D. But the new fuels have attracted controversy.
    E. The problems of climate change and the rising cost of oil have led to a race to develop environment–friendly biofuels, such as palm oil or ethanol derived from corn and sugar cane.








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    We follow paragraph formation as :-
    In this paragraph B must be followed by E as E refers to the climate change and the rising costs mentioned in B.

    Correct Option: C

    We follow paragraph formation as :-
    In this paragraph B must be followed by E as E refers to the climate change and the rising costs mentioned in B. Among the given options only (c) follows this order. Thus , correct sequence is A B E C D.

  1. A. The upsurge of public activism against the setting up of Special Economic Zones, which eventually forced the State Government to announce the scrapping of all 15 such projects, is an impressive case in point.
    B. Early last year, a similar agitation coerced the government into calling for a revision of the Goa Regional Plan 2011, a controversial document that opened up large swathes of land, including green belts and coastal stretches, for construction.
    C. The broad–based agitation against SEZs has demonstrated the power of popular protest in the State.
    D. Those opposed to the projects had questioned the propriety of the government acquiring large tracts of land and then selling them to promoters at low prices.
    E. A coastal State with an area of 3,700 square kilometers and a population of about 1.4 million, Goa has always been extremely sensitive to the impact of unrestrained economic development.








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    We follow paragraph formation as :-
    The paragraph is clearly taking about Goa state and hence E has to be opening sentence is the paragraph. This is followed by A where the phrase, ‘is an impressive case in point’, which is an example of what is being said in E. A is followed by E as ‘a similar agitation’ mentioned in B refers to the public activism mentioned in A.
    .................

    Correct Option: C

    We follow paragraph formation as :-
    The paragraph is clearly taking about Goa state and hence E has to be opening sentence is the paragraph. This is followed by A where the phrase, ‘is an impressive case in point’, which is an example of what is being said in E. A is followed by E as ‘a similar agitation’ mentioned in B refers to the public activism mentioned in A. B is further followed by D and C.
    Thus , correct sequence is E A B C D .

  1. A. Moreover, it was felt that leaders elected by villagers themselves would find it easier to implement central government policies regarding taxes and family planning.
    B. Since 1998, elections to village councils, which comprise between three and seven members,have been institutionalized and are now carried out every three years.
    C. The council’s main responsibilities lie in deciding the allocation and use of communal land, the running of village enterprises, and the implementation of family planning directives.
    D. Councils can also decide local matters like village subscription to newspapers, the renovation of a school building, or the installation of cable television.
    E. Following the collapse of the village commune system after the economic liberalization initiated in 1978, certain leaders within the Communist Party began pushing for village self-governance as a means to counter political apathy and violent rebellion by creating mechanisms of participation and conflict resolution.








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    We follow paragraph formation as :-
    The catch is CD and EA. D follows C as ‘councils can also decide’ in D augment to what has been said in C.

    Correct Option: C

    We follow paragraph formation as :-
    The catch is CD and EA. D follows C as ‘councils can also decide’ in D augment to what has been said in C. A follows E as A adds to what has been said in E. Hence , correct sequence will be E A B C D .

Direction: Arrange the sentences A, B, C and D to form a logical sequence between sentences 1 and 6.

  1. 1. It was something I knew that it would give me a chance to be my own boss.
    A. I could have more except that supervision becomes difficult.
    B. Today I have 800 on my staff, office and members.
    C. The moment I announced I was starting a business, people started contacting me.
    D. I was sick of working for others.
    6. Our clients are well-known industrialists and organizations, many of whom were in touch with me when I was in the services.








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    There is a link between 1 and D, ‘be my own boss’ and ‘sick of working for others’ so we have to choose from (b) & (c) followed by B and then C.

    Correct Option: B

    There is a link between 1 and D, ‘be my own boss’ and ‘sick of working for others’ so we have to choose from (b) & (c) followed by B and then C.

  1. 1. This is a company that prides itself on its carefully matured extensive distribution blocks and mentor network.
    A. The company also plans a foray into the service sector by setting up a chain of launderettes across the country.
    B. Yet today, pre-cooked chapatis and ready-made mixes are a big market.
    C. And that’s not all.
    D. Today the idea may appear a trifle ambitious but remember that it was not so long ago that the same things were said about the market for ready-to-eat foods and branded cereals.
    6. Disposable incomes are rising in the metros and big cities and time is at a premium.








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    There is a link 1 and A – ‘This company’, ‘The company’. A will be followed by D because ‘this idea of D refers to the idea stated in A

    Correct Option: B

    There is a link 1 and A – ‘This company’, ‘The company’. A will be followed by D because ‘this idea of D refers to the idea stated in A – ‘foray into service sector by setting up a chain of launderettes’.