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Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Farmers need to be encouraged to grow more pulses not simply because demand is projected to rise by roughly 50 per cent between now and 2024.
B. The Subramanian committee has rightly noted that the worst case scenario for farmers is weak government procurement combined with continuation of stock-holding and export restrictions.
C. Volatility in production and prices of pulses, the committee's report has shown, is far higher than that for cereals, and this is neither in the interests of the producers nor the consumers.
D. Pulses also help in soil rejuvenation and naturally fixing atmospheric nitrogen, without consuming much water.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Farmers need to be encouraged to grow more pulses not simply because demand is projected to rise by roughly 50 per cent between now and 2024.
B. The Subramanian committee has rightly noted that the worst case scenario for farmers is weak government procurement combined with continuation of stock-holding and export restrictions.
C. Volatility in production and prices of pulses, the committee's report has shown, is far higher than that for cereals, and this is neither in the interests of the producers nor the consumers.
D. Pulses also help in soil rejuvenation and naturally fixing atmospheric nitrogen, without consuming much water.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Farmers need to be encouraged to grow more pulses not simply because demand is projected to rise by roughly 50 per cent between now and 2024.
B. The Subramanian committee has rightly noted that the worst case scenario for farmers is weak government procurement combined with continuation of stock-holding and export restrictions.
C. Volatility in production and prices of pulses, the committee's report has shown, is far higher than that for cereals, and this is neither in the interests of the producers nor the consumers.
D. Pulses also help in soil rejuvenation and naturally fixing atmospheric nitrogen, without consuming much water.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Let us look at the links between the sentences. Both sentences B and C talk about the Subramanian committee. Now, sentence B states that the committee has rightly noted that the “worst scenario for farmers" is the weak government procurement policy combined with restrictions on exports and stock-holding. Sentence C talks of the volatility in production and prices of pulses being shown by the report as higher than that of cereals. These sentences talk of two different ideas. Does A or D provide a link? Neither sentence A, which talks of the projected demand nor sentence D which talks of how pulses help in soil rejuvenation seems to fit in with C and B.
Now, sentence C tells us that the volatility in production and prices is “neither in the interests of the producers nor the consumers". Sentence A clarifies why this is not in the interest of the consumers. The demand is set to rise dramatically. Also, sentence A says that farmers need to be encouraged to grow more pulses “not simply" because of the projected demand. What other reason exists for encouraging farmers to grow pulses? Sentence D answers this question. Pulses help in soil rejuvenation and fix atmospheric nitrogen, without consuming much water. So it is also in the interest of the producers to grow more pulses. CAD forms cogent paragraph. The idea is that growing pulses is beneficial to both producers and consumers.
Sentence B talks about procurement and export/stock-holding restrictions.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Let us look at the links between the sentences. Both sentences B and C talk about the Subramanian committee. Now, sentence B states that the committee has rightly noted that the “worst scenario for farmers" is the weak government procurement policy combined with restrictions on exports and stock-holding. Sentence C talks of the volatility in production and prices of pulses being shown by the report as higher than that of cereals. These sentences talk of two different ideas. Does A or D provide a link? Neither sentence A, which talks of the projected demand nor sentence D which talks of how pulses help in soil rejuvenation seems to fit in with C and B.
Now, sentence C tells us that the volatility in production and prices is “neither in the interests of the producers nor the consumers". Sentence A clarifies why this is not in the interest of the consumers. The demand is set to rise dramatically. Also, sentence A says that farmers need to be encouraged to grow more pulses “not simply" because of the projected demand. What other reason exists for encouraging farmers to grow pulses? Sentence D answers this question. Pulses help in soil rejuvenation and fix atmospheric nitrogen, without consuming much water. So it is also in the interest of the producers to grow more pulses. CAD forms cogent paragraph. The idea is that growing pulses is beneficial to both producers and consumers.
Sentence B talks about procurement and export/stock-holding restrictions.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. This is nothing remotely like "nature fighting back." This is merely nature operating exactly the way we know it operates, the way it has been operating here for some three and a half billion years
B. Very simply, all too often we've acted as though we could make these small, fast breeding creatures extinct down to the very last member, the way we might do with elephants or pandas
C. We can say, "Yes, it's true that we drive a couple hundred species to extinction every day, but there are tens of millions --hundreds of millions--between us and catastrophe."
D. But of course this constitutes a fundamental misunderstanding of biological realities. What we've done in actual fact is make ourselves the chief agent of natural selection in these enemy species.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. This is nothing remotely like "nature fighting back." This is merely nature operating exactly the way we know it operates, the way it has been operating here for some three and a half billion years
B. Very simply, all too often we've acted as though we could make these small, fast breeding creatures extinct down to the very last member, the way we might do with elephants or pandas
C. We can say, "Yes, it's true that we drive a couple hundred species to extinction every day, but there are tens of millions --hundreds of millions--between us and catastrophe."
D. But of course this constitutes a fundamental misunderstanding of biological realities. What we've done in actual fact is make ourselves the chief agent of natural selection in these enemy species.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. This is nothing remotely like "nature fighting back." This is merely nature operating exactly the way we know it operates, the way it has been operating here for some three and a half billion years
B. Very simply, all too often we've acted as though we could make these small, fast breeding creatures extinct down to the very last member, the way we might do with elephants or pandas
C. We can say, "Yes, it's true that we drive a couple hundred species to extinction every day, but there are tens of millions --hundreds of millions--between us and catastrophe."
D. But of course this constitutes a fundamental misunderstanding of biological realities. What we've done in actual fact is make ourselves the chief agent of natural selection in these enemy species.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Saikat Desai answered |
Explanation:
Identifying the Odd One Out
- A: This sentence talks about nature operating in a way that has been consistent for billions of years.
- B: This sentence discusses the human impact on small, fast-breeding creatures and how we have attempted to make them extinct.
- C: This sentence mentions the number of species being driven to extinction daily and the vast number of species still remaining.
- D: This sentence highlights a misunderstanding of biological realities and how humans have become the main agent of natural selection for certain species.
Odd One Out: Option C
Reason: Unlike the other sentences which focus on the actions and consequences related to human impact on nature, sentence C provides a statistical perspective on the number of species facing extinction. It does not directly discuss human intervention or the role humans play in natural selection, making it the odd one out in the context of the paragraph formation.
Identifying the Odd One Out
- A: This sentence talks about nature operating in a way that has been consistent for billions of years.
- B: This sentence discusses the human impact on small, fast-breeding creatures and how we have attempted to make them extinct.
- C: This sentence mentions the number of species being driven to extinction daily and the vast number of species still remaining.
- D: This sentence highlights a misunderstanding of biological realities and how humans have become the main agent of natural selection for certain species.
Odd One Out: Option C
Reason: Unlike the other sentences which focus on the actions and consequences related to human impact on nature, sentence C provides a statistical perspective on the number of species facing extinction. It does not directly discuss human intervention or the role humans play in natural selection, making it the odd one out in the context of the paragraph formation.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Consumers prefer reliability when it’s available, and giving the state’s imprimatur to legalized gambling goes a long way toward ensuring that.
B. Legalizing gambling would only ramp up the incentive to find new ways to fix games.
C. In Britain, betting shops were legalized in 1961, and giant gambling companies, like William Hill and Ladbrokes, watch out for suspiciously prescient bets.
D. Taking gambling into the light makes the marketplace more hostile to cheaters.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Consumers prefer reliability when it’s available, and giving the state’s imprimatur to legalized gambling goes a long way toward ensuring that.
B. Legalizing gambling would only ramp up the incentive to find new ways to fix games.
C. In Britain, betting shops were legalized in 1961, and giant gambling companies, like William Hill and Ladbrokes, watch out for suspiciously prescient bets.
D. Taking gambling into the light makes the marketplace more hostile to cheaters.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Consumers prefer reliability when it’s available, and giving the state’s imprimatur to legalized gambling goes a long way toward ensuring that.
B. Legalizing gambling would only ramp up the incentive to find new ways to fix games.
C. In Britain, betting shops were legalized in 1961, and giant gambling companies, like William Hill and Ladbrokes, watch out for suspiciously prescient bets.
D. Taking gambling into the light makes the marketplace more hostile to cheaters.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Abhay Unni answered |
Comes to purchasing products.
B. Companies should focus on improving their customer service to retain customers.
C. Quality control measures should be implemented to ensure consistent product performance.
D. Advertising should exaggerate the benefits of a product to attract more customers.
The odd one out is D. The other three sentences are related to maintaining customer satisfaction and product quality, while sentence D suggests a potentially misleading advertising strategy.
B. Companies should focus on improving their customer service to retain customers.
C. Quality control measures should be implemented to ensure consistent product performance.
D. Advertising should exaggerate the benefits of a product to attract more customers.
The odd one out is D. The other three sentences are related to maintaining customer satisfaction and product quality, while sentence D suggests a potentially misleading advertising strategy.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. German scientists analyzing the 3300-year-old bust have found evidence suggesting that a royal sculptor at the time may have smoothed creases around the mouth and fixed a bumpy nose to depict the 'Beauty of the Nile' in a better light.
B. The new rendering at the entrance of the Egyptian city of Samalut attempts to re-create the strangeness of the Amarna style. That is probably best done in a museum instead of on a highway, where it might scare people.
C. The miracle of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin is that it combines the realism of the Amarna style, as it is known, with a feel for grace and harmony to create one of the world’s great icons of beauty.
D. By getting the colossally awful sculpture of the ancient queen pulled down, Egyptians have shown the way forward. We need to topple art that’s an insult to our public spaces.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. German scientists analyzing the 3300-year-old bust have found evidence suggesting that a royal sculptor at the time may have smoothed creases around the mouth and fixed a bumpy nose to depict the 'Beauty of the Nile' in a better light.
B. The new rendering at the entrance of the Egyptian city of Samalut attempts to re-create the strangeness of the Amarna style. That is probably best done in a museum instead of on a highway, where it might scare people.
C. The miracle of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin is that it combines the realism of the Amarna style, as it is known, with a feel for grace and harmony to create one of the world’s great icons of beauty.
D. By getting the colossally awful sculpture of the ancient queen pulled down, Egyptians have shown the way forward. We need to topple art that’s an insult to our public spaces.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. German scientists analyzing the 3300-year-old bust have found evidence suggesting that a royal sculptor at the time may have smoothed creases around the mouth and fixed a bumpy nose to depict the 'Beauty of the Nile' in a better light.
B. The new rendering at the entrance of the Egyptian city of Samalut attempts to re-create the strangeness of the Amarna style. That is probably best done in a museum instead of on a highway, where it might scare people.
C. The miracle of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin is that it combines the realism of the Amarna style, as it is known, with a feel for grace and harmony to create one of the world’s great icons of beauty.
D. By getting the colossally awful sculpture of the ancient queen pulled down, Egyptians have shown the way forward. We need to topple art that’s an insult to our public spaces.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Aryan Das answered |
Explanation:
Odd One Out: A
Identifying the odd one out involves recognizing which sentence does not fit with the others to form a coherent paragraph. In this case, sentence A stands out as it discusses German scientists analyzing a 3300-year-old bust and their findings related to the sculptor's work on the statue. This sentence does not flow smoothly with the others to form a cohesive paragraph.
Coherent Paragraph:
- B. The new rendering at the entrance of the Egyptian city of Samalut attempts to re-create the strangeness of the Amarna style. That is probably best done in a museum instead of on a highway, where it might scare people.
- C. The miracle of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin is that it combines the realism of the Amarna style, as it is known, with a feel for grace and harmony to create one of the world’s great icons of beauty.
- D. By getting the colossally awful sculpture of the ancient queen pulled down, Egyptians have shown the way forward. We need to topple art that’s an insult to our public spaces.
In the coherent paragraph formed by sentences B, C, and D, the discussion revolves around the re-creation of Amarna style, the beauty and significance of the Nefertiti bust, and the removal of sculptures deemed disrespectful to public spaces. Sentence A, on the other hand, delves into the technical aspects of the ancient bust's restoration, making it the odd one out in this context.
Odd One Out: A
Identifying the odd one out involves recognizing which sentence does not fit with the others to form a coherent paragraph. In this case, sentence A stands out as it discusses German scientists analyzing a 3300-year-old bust and their findings related to the sculptor's work on the statue. This sentence does not flow smoothly with the others to form a cohesive paragraph.
Coherent Paragraph:
- B. The new rendering at the entrance of the Egyptian city of Samalut attempts to re-create the strangeness of the Amarna style. That is probably best done in a museum instead of on a highway, where it might scare people.
- C. The miracle of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin is that it combines the realism of the Amarna style, as it is known, with a feel for grace and harmony to create one of the world’s great icons of beauty.
- D. By getting the colossally awful sculpture of the ancient queen pulled down, Egyptians have shown the way forward. We need to topple art that’s an insult to our public spaces.
In the coherent paragraph formed by sentences B, C, and D, the discussion revolves around the re-creation of Amarna style, the beauty and significance of the Nefertiti bust, and the removal of sculptures deemed disrespectful to public spaces. Sentence A, on the other hand, delves into the technical aspects of the ancient bust's restoration, making it the odd one out in this context.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Cognitive science, however, tells us that students need to develop these different ways of thinking by means of extended, focused mental effort.
B. NO matter what happens in the relatively brief period students spend in the classroom, there is not enough time to develop the long-term memory structures required for subject mastery.
C. A traditional science instructor concentrates on teaching factual knowledge, with the implicit assumption that expert-like ways of thinking about the subject are already present.
D. To ensure that the necessary extended effort is made, teachers need to engage students in thinking deeply about the subject at an appropriate level, monitor that thinking and guide it to be more expert-like.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Cognitive science, however, tells us that students need to develop these different ways of thinking by means of extended, focused mental effort.
B. NO matter what happens in the relatively brief period students spend in the classroom, there is not enough time to develop the long-term memory structures required for subject mastery.
C. A traditional science instructor concentrates on teaching factual knowledge, with the implicit assumption that expert-like ways of thinking about the subject are already present.
D. To ensure that the necessary extended effort is made, teachers need to engage students in thinking deeply about the subject at an appropriate level, monitor that thinking and guide it to be more expert-like.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Cognitive science, however, tells us that students need to develop these different ways of thinking by means of extended, focused mental effort.
B. NO matter what happens in the relatively brief period students spend in the classroom, there is not enough time to develop the long-term memory structures required for subject mastery.
C. A traditional science instructor concentrates on teaching factual knowledge, with the implicit assumption that expert-like ways of thinking about the subject are already present.
D. To ensure that the necessary extended effort is made, teachers need to engage students in thinking deeply about the subject at an appropriate level, monitor that thinking and guide it to be more expert-like.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
To find out which sentence needs to be eliminated, we have to frame a paragraph with the other three and see if it is cogent. We can look out for keywords or thoughts that link all sentences together with one main idea.
Sentence A talks of developing “these different ways of thinking" by “extended, focused mental effort".
Sentence B talks of the “relatively brief period" students spend in a classroom, and “long term memory structures" required for subject mastery.
Sentence C talks of how a traditional science instructor teaches assuming “expert-like ways of thinking" are already present.
We can see right away that C and A go together, with the “way of thinking" being the key idea repeated in both sentences.
Sentence D talks of how the “necessary extended effort" can be made by students with some help from teachers.
Sentence A also talked of the “extended mental effort" students need to put in to develop expert-like thinking. So D ties in with A. The paragraph makes sense when arranged in the sequence CAD
Looking at B, we can reconfirm that it is indeed the sentence to be eliminated as it talks of “memory structure". This idea is not explained by any of the other sentences.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
To find out which sentence needs to be eliminated, we have to frame a paragraph with the other three and see if it is cogent. We can look out for keywords or thoughts that link all sentences together with one main idea.
Sentence A talks of developing “these different ways of thinking" by “extended, focused mental effort".
Sentence B talks of the “relatively brief period" students spend in a classroom, and “long term memory structures" required for subject mastery.
Sentence C talks of how a traditional science instructor teaches assuming “expert-like ways of thinking" are already present.
We can see right away that C and A go together, with the “way of thinking" being the key idea repeated in both sentences.
Sentence D talks of how the “necessary extended effort" can be made by students with some help from teachers.
Sentence A also talked of the “extended mental effort" students need to put in to develop expert-like thinking. So D ties in with A. The paragraph makes sense when arranged in the sequence CAD
Looking at B, we can reconfirm that it is indeed the sentence to be eliminated as it talks of “memory structure". This idea is not explained by any of the other sentences.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. By Ptolemy V’s reign in 205 BC, Egypt was in open revolt and the Rosetta stone was one of many that Ptolemy commissioned as a piece of political propaganda in 196 BC, to state publicly his claim to be the rightful pharaoh of Egypt.
B. These Greek rulers could neither speak the language of the people nor read hieroglyphs, and this fuelled resentment amongst the population.
C. Beginning with the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Greek was the language of the governing elite in Egypt.
D. Without the Rosetta stone, we would know nothing of the ancient Egyptians, and the details of their three thousand years of history would remain a mystery.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. By Ptolemy V’s reign in 205 BC, Egypt was in open revolt and the Rosetta stone was one of many that Ptolemy commissioned as a piece of political propaganda in 196 BC, to state publicly his claim to be the rightful pharaoh of Egypt.
B. These Greek rulers could neither speak the language of the people nor read hieroglyphs, and this fuelled resentment amongst the population.
C. Beginning with the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Greek was the language of the governing elite in Egypt.
D. Without the Rosetta stone, we would know nothing of the ancient Egyptians, and the details of their three thousand years of history would remain a mystery.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. By Ptolemy V’s reign in 205 BC, Egypt was in open revolt and the Rosetta stone was one of many that Ptolemy commissioned as a piece of political propaganda in 196 BC, to state publicly his claim to be the rightful pharaoh of Egypt.
B. These Greek rulers could neither speak the language of the people nor read hieroglyphs, and this fuelled resentment amongst the population.
C. Beginning with the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Greek was the language of the governing elite in Egypt.
D. Without the Rosetta stone, we would know nothing of the ancient Egyptians, and the details of their three thousand years of history would remain a mystery.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Saptarshi Joshi answered |
Explanation:
Odd One Out:
- The odd one out is option D because it does not directly relate to the theme of Greek rulers in Egypt and their interactions with the local population.
- Instead, it focuses on the significance of the Rosetta stone in deciphering ancient Egyptian history, which is a separate topic from the political context discussed in the other sentences.
- Options A, B, and C, on the other hand, are interconnected as they discuss the Greek rulers' challenges in Egypt, their use of the Rosetta stone as propaganda, and the dominance of the Greek language in governing elite circles.
Therefore, option D stands out as it diverges from the main theme of Greek rule in Egypt and the consequences of their linguistic limitations on governance.
Odd One Out:
- The odd one out is option D because it does not directly relate to the theme of Greek rulers in Egypt and their interactions with the local population.
- Instead, it focuses on the significance of the Rosetta stone in deciphering ancient Egyptian history, which is a separate topic from the political context discussed in the other sentences.
- Options A, B, and C, on the other hand, are interconnected as they discuss the Greek rulers' challenges in Egypt, their use of the Rosetta stone as propaganda, and the dominance of the Greek language in governing elite circles.
Therefore, option D stands out as it diverges from the main theme of Greek rule in Egypt and the consequences of their linguistic limitations on governance.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. In addition, these positions usually offer growth potential for income and career advancement.
2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for insurance sales agents is growing at a 10 percent rate from 2012 to 2022.
3. Independent sales agents have the benefit of being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
4. Though there are benefits to this type of work, it is still important for those considering this path to do their own due diligence to ensure that they find the right organization to support.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. In addition, these positions usually offer growth potential for income and career advancement.
2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for insurance sales agents is growing at a 10 percent rate from 2012 to 2022.
3. Independent sales agents have the benefit of being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
4. Though there are benefits to this type of work, it is still important for those considering this path to do their own due diligence to ensure that they find the right organization to support.
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. In addition, these positions usually offer growth potential for income and career advancement.
2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for insurance sales agents is growing at a 10 percent rate from 2012 to 2022.
3. Independent sales agents have the benefit of being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
4. Though there are benefits to this type of work, it is still important for those considering this path to do their own due diligence to ensure that they find the right organization to support.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Anshu Menon answered |
Explanation:
To identify the odd sentence, we need to find the sentence that does not fit logically or thematically with the other three sentences.
Sentence 1: In addition, these positions usually offer growth potential for income and career advancement.
Sentence 2: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for insurance sales agents is growing at a 10 percent rate from 2012 to 2022.
Sentence 3: Independent sales agents have the benefit of being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
Sentence 4: Though there are benefits to this type of work, it is still important for those considering this path to do their own due diligence to ensure that they find the right organization to support.
Analysis:
- Sentence 1 talks about the growth potential for income and career advancement in certain positions.
- Sentence 2 discusses the job outlook for insurance sales agents and the growth rate predicted by the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics.
- Sentence 3 mentions the benefit of independent sales agents being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
- Sentence 4 emphasizes the importance of doing due diligence to find the right organization for those considering this type of work.
Conclusion:
All the sentences are related to the topic of career opportunities and considerations in sales positions. However, sentence 2 stands out as odd because it provides statistical information about the job outlook for insurance sales agents, which is not directly connected to the other sentences' focus on career opportunities and considerations. Therefore, the odd sentence is sentence 2.
To identify the odd sentence, we need to find the sentence that does not fit logically or thematically with the other three sentences.
Sentence 1: In addition, these positions usually offer growth potential for income and career advancement.
Sentence 2: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for insurance sales agents is growing at a 10 percent rate from 2012 to 2022.
Sentence 3: Independent sales agents have the benefit of being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
Sentence 4: Though there are benefits to this type of work, it is still important for those considering this path to do their own due diligence to ensure that they find the right organization to support.
Analysis:
- Sentence 1 talks about the growth potential for income and career advancement in certain positions.
- Sentence 2 discusses the job outlook for insurance sales agents and the growth rate predicted by the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics.
- Sentence 3 mentions the benefit of independent sales agents being able to work autonomously while still being part of an established organization.
- Sentence 4 emphasizes the importance of doing due diligence to find the right organization for those considering this type of work.
Conclusion:
All the sentences are related to the topic of career opportunities and considerations in sales positions. However, sentence 2 stands out as odd because it provides statistical information about the job outlook for insurance sales agents, which is not directly connected to the other sentences' focus on career opportunities and considerations. Therefore, the odd sentence is sentence 2.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. Perhaps philosophers have been largely to blame for the indifference shown; their terms have often been needlessly difficult, their language obscure, and their ideas abstruse.
2. They differ in their statement of the problem, in the purpose of the attempt, and in their methods of attempting the solution.
3. Philosophers in general set out to solve the riddle of the universe.
4. Others in observing the diversity of things in the universe wonder what is behind it all; they seek to go beyond mere appearances, and to investigate the nature of that behind the appearances, which they call the reality.
5. Some will wonder how this marvelous universe ever came into existence, and will consider the question of the existence of things to be the problem of philosophy.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. Perhaps philosophers have been largely to blame for the indifference shown; their terms have often been needlessly difficult, their language obscure, and their ideas abstruse.
2. They differ in their statement of the problem, in the purpose of the attempt, and in their methods of attempting the solution.
3. Philosophers in general set out to solve the riddle of the universe.
4. Others in observing the diversity of things in the universe wonder what is behind it all; they seek to go beyond mere appearances, and to investigate the nature of that behind the appearances, which they call the reality.
5. Some will wonder how this marvelous universe ever came into existence, and will consider the question of the existence of things to be the problem of philosophy.
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. Perhaps philosophers have been largely to blame for the indifference shown; their terms have often been needlessly difficult, their language obscure, and their ideas abstruse.
2. They differ in their statement of the problem, in the purpose of the attempt, and in their methods of attempting the solution.
3. Philosophers in general set out to solve the riddle of the universe.
4. Others in observing the diversity of things in the universe wonder what is behind it all; they seek to go beyond mere appearances, and to investigate the nature of that behind the appearances, which they call the reality.
5. Some will wonder how this marvelous universe ever came into existence, and will consider the question of the existence of things to be the problem of philosophy.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Sentences 2, 3, 4 and 5 talk about the riddles or problems that philosophers have set out to solve and sentence 1 describes the shortcomings of the methods the philosophers have used to represent their data. Thus, sentence 1 is the odd one out. The proper sequence of the given sentences is 3-2-5-4.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. There are few more emotional ways to view history than through the lens of a camera.
B. To take photographs is to hold one’s breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality.
C. They are not about dialing for quotes or quick sound bites.
D. Photographs convey the ultimate journalistic credo: to be present at the site of action at the right time, and alive to capture the fleeting moments that transform our lives.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. There are few more emotional ways to view history than through the lens of a camera.
B. To take photographs is to hold one’s breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality.
C. They are not about dialing for quotes or quick sound bites.
D. Photographs convey the ultimate journalistic credo: to be present at the site of action at the right time, and alive to capture the fleeting moments that transform our lives.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. There are few more emotional ways to view history than through the lens of a camera.
B. To take photographs is to hold one’s breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality.
C. They are not about dialing for quotes or quick sound bites.
D. Photographs convey the ultimate journalistic credo: to be present at the site of action at the right time, and alive to capture the fleeting moments that transform our lives.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Niharika Sharma answered |
Explanation:
Odd one out: A
Reasoning:
- The sentence A talks about viewing history emotionally through a camera lens, which is a different perspective than the other sentences.
- Sentences B, C, and D focus on the act of taking photographs, the importance of capturing moments, and the journalistic aspect of photography.
- B talks about the intense moment of taking a photograph, C mentions that photography is not just about quick sound bites, and D emphasizes the journalistic credo of being present at the right time to capture fleeting moments.
- Sentence A, on the other hand, shifts the focus to the emotional aspect of viewing history through photography rather than the act of capturing moments or journalistic integrity.
Conclusion:
- By identifying the unique focus of sentence A on the emotional viewing of history, it becomes clear that it is the odd one out compared to the other statements that center around the act of photography and its journalistic significance.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Besides generating buzz, a season-based reality show does as well as a top-five show in terms of viewership.
B. The key, then, is for channels to find bankable reality formats and milk them till the cows come home.
C. Then again, they have realized that the easier way to gain ad revenue to cover costs is by luring advertisers to a fail-proof, steady-TRP format like reality TV.
D. The nearly 15% year-on-year rise in production cost levels for reality shows has networks rattled.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Besides generating buzz, a season-based reality show does as well as a top-five show in terms of viewership.
B. The key, then, is for channels to find bankable reality formats and milk them till the cows come home.
C. Then again, they have realized that the easier way to gain ad revenue to cover costs is by luring advertisers to a fail-proof, steady-TRP format like reality TV.
D. The nearly 15% year-on-year rise in production cost levels for reality shows has networks rattled.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Besides generating buzz, a season-based reality show does as well as a top-five show in terms of viewership.
B. The key, then, is for channels to find bankable reality formats and milk them till the cows come home.
C. Then again, they have realized that the easier way to gain ad revenue to cover costs is by luring advertisers to a fail-proof, steady-TRP format like reality TV.
D. The nearly 15% year-on-year rise in production cost levels for reality shows has networks rattled.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A talks of how well a reality show does in terms of viewership. Sentence B seems to carry forward that thought, stating that the “key" is for channels to find bankable reality formats.
Sentence C is unrelated to the idea that A and B share. Firstly it starts with a “then, again" and talks of “they" realizing that an easy way to gain ad revenue is to lure advertisers to reality TV.
Sentence D tells us that the year-on-year increase in production costs for reality shows has rattled networks. We see right away that D and C are related and that C follows D.
Sentence B that talks of bankable reality formats provides the third sentence to complete the paragraph, in the order DCB.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Sentence A talks of how well a reality show does in terms of viewership. Sentence B seems to carry forward that thought, stating that the “key" is for channels to find bankable reality formats.
Sentence C is unrelated to the idea that A and B share. Firstly it starts with a “then, again" and talks of “they" realizing that an easy way to gain ad revenue is to lure advertisers to reality TV.
Sentence D tells us that the year-on-year increase in production costs for reality shows has rattled networks. We see right away that D and C are related and that C follows D.
Sentence B that talks of bankable reality formats provides the third sentence to complete the paragraph, in the order DCB.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed to the system of education we pursue.
2. The progress of society has rendered knowledge far more various in its kinds than it used to be.
3. The tastes and pursuits of our manhood will bear on them the traces of the earlier impressions of our education.
4. A young man passes from our public schools to the universities, ignorant almost of the elements of every branch of useful knowledge.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed to the system of education we pursue.
2. The progress of society has rendered knowledge far more various in its kinds than it used to be.
3. The tastes and pursuits of our manhood will bear on them the traces of the earlier impressions of our education.
4. A young man passes from our public schools to the universities, ignorant almost of the elements of every branch of useful knowledge.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed to the system of education we pursue.
2. The progress of society has rendered knowledge far more various in its kinds than it used to be.
3. The tastes and pursuits of our manhood will bear on them the traces of the earlier impressions of our education.
4. A young man passes from our public schools to the universities, ignorant almost of the elements of every branch of useful knowledge.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Sentences 1 and 3 talk about the importance of having a good educational system and sentence 4 gives the result of not having a good one. Thus, 1, 3, and 4 form a coherent passage with the right sequence as 3-1-4. Sentence 2 talks about the positive impact progress of society has caused. Thus, 2 is the odd one out.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. There is a special intimacy to poetry because, in this idea of the art, the medium is not an expert's body, as when one goes to the ballet: in poetry, the medium is the audience's body.
B. In such movement the image fully becomes an intellectual and emotional complex because it dramatically exists both in the space of description and in the time of musical structure.
C. The luminous details in poetry must not only be precise, they must also be rendered so as to elicit and reward a dynamic sense of movement.
D. Poetry is a centaur. The thinking word-arranging, clarifying faculty must move and leap with the energizing, sentient, musical faculties.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. There is a special intimacy to poetry because, in this idea of the art, the medium is not an expert's body, as when one goes to the ballet: in poetry, the medium is the audience's body.
B. In such movement the image fully becomes an intellectual and emotional complex because it dramatically exists both in the space of description and in the time of musical structure.
C. The luminous details in poetry must not only be precise, they must also be rendered so as to elicit and reward a dynamic sense of movement.
D. Poetry is a centaur. The thinking word-arranging, clarifying faculty must move and leap with the energizing, sentient, musical faculties.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. There is a special intimacy to poetry because, in this idea of the art, the medium is not an expert's body, as when one goes to the ballet: in poetry, the medium is the audience's body.
B. In such movement the image fully becomes an intellectual and emotional complex because it dramatically exists both in the space of description and in the time of musical structure.
C. The luminous details in poetry must not only be precise, they must also be rendered so as to elicit and reward a dynamic sense of movement.
D. Poetry is a centaur. The thinking word-arranging, clarifying faculty must move and leap with the energizing, sentient, musical faculties.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Varun Joshi answered |
Odd One Out: A
Explanation:
The sentences B, C, and D can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. They all talk about the different aspects of poetry and how it is a unique art form. However, sentence A is not related to the other sentences and talks about the intimacy of poetry in comparison to ballet. Hence, the odd one out is A.
Coherent Paragraph:
B. In such movement the image fully becomes an intellectual and emotional complex because it dramatically exists both in the space of description and in the time of musical structure.
C. The luminous details in poetry must not only be precise, they must also be rendered so as to elicit and reward a dynamic sense of movement.
D. Poetry is a centaur. The thinking word-arranging, clarifying faculty must move and leap with the energizing, sentient, musical faculties.
Explanation:
The sentences B, C, and D can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. They all talk about the different aspects of poetry and how it is a unique art form. However, sentence A is not related to the other sentences and talks about the intimacy of poetry in comparison to ballet. Hence, the odd one out is A.
Coherent Paragraph:
B. In such movement the image fully becomes an intellectual and emotional complex because it dramatically exists both in the space of description and in the time of musical structure.
C. The luminous details in poetry must not only be precise, they must also be rendered so as to elicit and reward a dynamic sense of movement.
D. Poetry is a centaur. The thinking word-arranging, clarifying faculty must move and leap with the energizing, sentient, musical faculties.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. We don't actually do two, or three or 10 things at once, we just switch from one to another to another.
B. Multitasking makes us demonstrably efficient, increasing cognitive performance.
C. Each time we shift attention, there is a metabolic cost we pay in glucose.
D. Some brain activities are more expensive than others, and switching attention is among the most expensive.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. We don't actually do two, or three or 10 things at once, we just switch from one to another to another.
B. Multitasking makes us demonstrably efficient, increasing cognitive performance.
C. Each time we shift attention, there is a metabolic cost we pay in glucose.
D. Some brain activities are more expensive than others, and switching attention is among the most expensive.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. We don't actually do two, or three or 10 things at once, we just switch from one to another to another.
B. Multitasking makes us demonstrably efficient, increasing cognitive performance.
C. Each time we shift attention, there is a metabolic cost we pay in glucose.
D. Some brain activities are more expensive than others, and switching attention is among the most expensive.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A declares that we don’t do many activities at once, but just switch from one to the other. Sentence C talks of the cost of switching attention. C follows A.
Sentence B talks of multi-tasking, saying that it makes us demonstrably efficient, and increases our cognitive performance.
Sentence C, however states that every time we switch attention, we “pay" a metabolic cost in glucose, suggesting that switching attention is a drain on our physical resources.
Sentence D asserts that switching attention is an “expensive" brain activity. This ties in with sentence C. D possibly follows C.
We also see that B contradicts D. D suggests switching attention is an “expensive" brain activity, while B states that multitasking increases cognitive performance.
ACD make a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Sentence A declares that we don’t do many activities at once, but just switch from one to the other. Sentence C talks of the cost of switching attention. C follows A.
Sentence B talks of multi-tasking, saying that it makes us demonstrably efficient, and increases our cognitive performance.
Sentence C, however states that every time we switch attention, we “pay" a metabolic cost in glucose, suggesting that switching attention is a drain on our physical resources.
Sentence D asserts that switching attention is an “expensive" brain activity. This ties in with sentence C. D possibly follows C.
We also see that B contradicts D. D suggests switching attention is an “expensive" brain activity, while B states that multitasking increases cognitive performance.
ACD make a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. What we call “fundamentalism" has always existed in a symbiotic relationship with a secularization that is experienced as cruel, violent and invasive.
B. Historically, wherever secular governments were established to separate religion and politics, a counter-cultural movement developed in response, determined to bring religion back into public life.
C. In the developing world, secularization usually came with colonial rule; it was hence seen as a foreign import and rejected as profoundly unnatural.
D. All too often an aggressive secularism has pushed religion into a violent riposte.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. What we call “fundamentalism" has always existed in a symbiotic relationship with a secularization that is experienced as cruel, violent and invasive.
B. Historically, wherever secular governments were established to separate religion and politics, a counter-cultural movement developed in response, determined to bring religion back into public life.
C. In the developing world, secularization usually came with colonial rule; it was hence seen as a foreign import and rejected as profoundly unnatural.
D. All too often an aggressive secularism has pushed religion into a violent riposte.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. What we call “fundamentalism" has always existed in a symbiotic relationship with a secularization that is experienced as cruel, violent and invasive.
B. Historically, wherever secular governments were established to separate religion and politics, a counter-cultural movement developed in response, determined to bring religion back into public life.
C. In the developing world, secularization usually came with colonial rule; it was hence seen as a foreign import and rejected as profoundly unnatural.
D. All too often an aggressive secularism has pushed religion into a violent riposte.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
The key ideas of the sentences are summarized as follows:
A - Fundamentalism and secularization always coexist. The secularization is seen as “violent, cruel and invasive" by the other side.
B- Historically, wherever an attempt was made to separate religion and politics, a counter-cultural movement sprung up.
C- Secularization came with colonial rule and was hence rejected in the developing world.
D- “Aggressive" secularism instigates a violent reply from religion.
It is clear from the above that while A, B and D only talk of secularism and fundamentalism, option C stands out as the one with a different idea- linking secularism with colonial rule.
The paragraph makes sense when put in the order ABD.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
The key ideas of the sentences are summarized as follows:
A - Fundamentalism and secularization always coexist. The secularization is seen as “violent, cruel and invasive" by the other side.
B- Historically, wherever an attempt was made to separate religion and politics, a counter-cultural movement sprung up.
C- Secularization came with colonial rule and was hence rejected in the developing world.
D- “Aggressive" secularism instigates a violent reply from religion.
It is clear from the above that while A, B and D only talk of secularism and fundamentalism, option C stands out as the one with a different idea- linking secularism with colonial rule.
The paragraph makes sense when put in the order ABD.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Since Plato at least, we have held that subduing our passions to the iron rule of reason is our supreme aspiration; it is the ideal for human cognition.
B. If human beings can indeed be described as rational animals, it is due to the fact that humans, of all animals, are the only ones capable of irrational thoughts and action.
C. Ironically, we think that the more we are like Star Trek's unfeeling alien Mr. Spock, the more human we really are.
D. We delight in pretending that our most prized and most humanly attribute is our forebrain, which houses, we also pretend, our capacity for rational thought.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Since Plato at least, we have held that subduing our passions to the iron rule of reason is our supreme aspiration; it is the ideal for human cognition.
B. If human beings can indeed be described as rational animals, it is due to the fact that humans, of all animals, are the only ones capable of irrational thoughts and action.
C. Ironically, we think that the more we are like Star Trek's unfeeling alien Mr. Spock, the more human we really are.
D. We delight in pretending that our most prized and most humanly attribute is our forebrain, which houses, we also pretend, our capacity for rational thought.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Since Plato at least, we have held that subduing our passions to the iron rule of reason is our supreme aspiration; it is the ideal for human cognition.
B. If human beings can indeed be described as rational animals, it is due to the fact that humans, of all animals, are the only ones capable of irrational thoughts and action.
C. Ironically, we think that the more we are like Star Trek's unfeeling alien Mr. Spock, the more human we really are.
D. We delight in pretending that our most prized and most humanly attribute is our forebrain, which houses, we also pretend, our capacity for rational thought.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
The tone of sentence A suggests that subduing our passions to the iron rule of reason is not necessarily ideal for human cognition.
We can see that sentence D is in a similar, mocking vein. It implies our ‘most prized’ and ‘most humanly’ attribute is not our forebrain, and that it is not the forebrain that aids rational thinking.
Now, of the two remaining sentences B and C, we see that sentence C fits in with the idea in sentences A and D, both in terms of the derisive tone it uses as well as the message it conveys. We aspire to become more rational by subduing our emotions, and ironically, the more we are like Star Trek's unfeeling alien Mr. Spock, the more 'human' we think we are.
DAC makes a cogent paragraph.
Sentence B relates to a different idea—the paradox that humans can be described as rational animals only because humans are the only animals capable of being irrational.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
The tone of sentence A suggests that subduing our passions to the iron rule of reason is not necessarily ideal for human cognition.
We can see that sentence D is in a similar, mocking vein. It implies our ‘most prized’ and ‘most humanly’ attribute is not our forebrain, and that it is not the forebrain that aids rational thinking.
Now, of the two remaining sentences B and C, we see that sentence C fits in with the idea in sentences A and D, both in terms of the derisive tone it uses as well as the message it conveys. We aspire to become more rational by subduing our emotions, and ironically, the more we are like Star Trek's unfeeling alien Mr. Spock, the more 'human' we think we are.
DAC makes a cogent paragraph.
Sentence B relates to a different idea—the paradox that humans can be described as rational animals only because humans are the only animals capable of being irrational.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labeled as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. But, though resembling one another in extent of civilization, they differed widely as to the nature of it.
2. Of the numerous nations which occupied the great American continent, the two most advanced in power and refinement were undoubtedly those of Mexico and Peru.
3. The topographical aspect of these countries are very remarkable.
4. A philosophical student may feel a natural curiosity to trace the different steps by which these two nations strove to emerge from the state of barbarism, and place themselves on a higher point in the scale of humanity.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labeled as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. But, though resembling one another in extent of civilization, they differed widely as to the nature of it.
2. Of the numerous nations which occupied the great American continent, the two most advanced in power and refinement were undoubtedly those of Mexico and Peru.
3. The topographical aspect of these countries are very remarkable.
4. A philosophical student may feel a natural curiosity to trace the different steps by which these two nations strove to emerge from the state of barbarism, and place themselves on a higher point in the scale of humanity.
Four sentences are given below labeled as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. But, though resembling one another in extent of civilization, they differed widely as to the nature of it.
2. Of the numerous nations which occupied the great American continent, the two most advanced in power and refinement were undoubtedly those of Mexico and Peru.
3. The topographical aspect of these countries are very remarkable.
4. A philosophical student may feel a natural curiosity to trace the different steps by which these two nations strove to emerge from the state of barbarism, and place themselves on a higher point in the scale of humanity.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
It is evident that 2 should be the part of the passage since it introduces the subjects- Mexico and Peru. It talks about the greatness of Mexico and Peru. Sentence 4 continues the same idea stating that a philosophical student might feel inclined to study more about these nations who emerged from barbarism to place themselves on a higher point. Between 1 and 3, former is a better choice for the passage because 1 talks about how despite being similar to each other in extent of civilization, these countries were different. This will make a better link with 4. But 3 is a very specific remark about topographical aspects of these countries which abruptly takes the attention to a different topic. So, the answer should be C.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in.
1. There are so many opportunities to do good for the planet, and many of them are right under your nose.
2. A great way to do this is to reduce your dependence on fuel sources that have a negative effect on the environment.
3. Think your actions don't make a difference? Think again!
4. Each morning is the beginning of a new day and another chance to make the world a better place.
5. Taking small, mindful actions for positive improvement can have a great impact on your community and inspire others to do the same.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in.
1. There are so many opportunities to do good for the planet, and many of them are right under your nose.
2. A great way to do this is to reduce your dependence on fuel sources that have a negative effect on the environment.
3. Think your actions don't make a difference? Think again!
4. Each morning is the beginning of a new day and another chance to make the world a better place.
5. Taking small, mindful actions for positive improvement can have a great impact on your community and inspire others to do the same.
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in.
1. There are so many opportunities to do good for the planet, and many of them are right under your nose.
2. A great way to do this is to reduce your dependence on fuel sources that have a negative effect on the environment.
3. Think your actions don't make a difference? Think again!
4. Each morning is the beginning of a new day and another chance to make the world a better place.
5. Taking small, mindful actions for positive improvement can have a great impact on your community and inspire others to do the same.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Sneha Patel answered |
Explanation:
The odd sentence out is sentence number 2: "A great way to do this is to reduce your dependence on fuel sources that have a negative effect on the environment."
Coherent Paragraph:
1. There are so many opportunities to do good for the planet, and many of them are right under your nose.
3. Think your actions don't make a difference? Think again!
4. Each morning is the beginning of a new day and another chance to make the world a better place.
5. Taking small, mindful actions for positive improvement can have a great impact on your community and inspire others to do the same.
Explanation:
- The first sentence talks about the numerous opportunities to do good for the planet.
- The third sentence challenges the notion that individual actions don't make a difference, implying that they do.
- The fourth sentence emphasizes the importance of each new day as a chance to make positive changes in the world.
- The fifth sentence further supports the idea that small actions can have a significant impact on the community and inspire others to do the same.
Reason for the odd sentence:
The second sentence is the odd one out because it introduces a specific action (reducing dependence on fuel sources) that is not directly related to the general theme of doing good for the planet. The other sentences focus on the broader concept of making a positive difference, while the second sentence narrows it down to one specific action.
The odd sentence out is sentence number 2: "A great way to do this is to reduce your dependence on fuel sources that have a negative effect on the environment."
Coherent Paragraph:
1. There are so many opportunities to do good for the planet, and many of them are right under your nose.
3. Think your actions don't make a difference? Think again!
4. Each morning is the beginning of a new day and another chance to make the world a better place.
5. Taking small, mindful actions for positive improvement can have a great impact on your community and inspire others to do the same.
Explanation:
- The first sentence talks about the numerous opportunities to do good for the planet.
- The third sentence challenges the notion that individual actions don't make a difference, implying that they do.
- The fourth sentence emphasizes the importance of each new day as a chance to make positive changes in the world.
- The fifth sentence further supports the idea that small actions can have a significant impact on the community and inspire others to do the same.
Reason for the odd sentence:
The second sentence is the odd one out because it introduces a specific action (reducing dependence on fuel sources) that is not directly related to the general theme of doing good for the planet. The other sentences focus on the broader concept of making a positive difference, while the second sentence narrows it down to one specific action.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In China, for example, World Bank money has not been so important quantitatively, yet the Chinese generally credit the bank for having helpful blueprints and information.
B. While most of US$800 billion invested in infrastructure in developing countries each year comes from domestic sources, the provision of infrastructure financing by multilateral development institutions globally is important.
C. By contrast, their greatest failures have come from funding grandiose projects that benefit the current elite, but do not properly balance environmental, social, and development priorities.
D. Multilateral development institutions have had their most consistent success when they serve as “knowledge" banks, helping to share experience, best practices, and technical knowledge across regions.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In China, for example, World Bank money has not been so important quantitatively, yet the Chinese generally credit the bank for having helpful blueprints and information.
B. While most of US$800 billion invested in infrastructure in developing countries each year comes from domestic sources, the provision of infrastructure financing by multilateral development institutions globally is important.
C. By contrast, their greatest failures have come from funding grandiose projects that benefit the current elite, but do not properly balance environmental, social, and development priorities.
D. Multilateral development institutions have had their most consistent success when they serve as “knowledge" banks, helping to share experience, best practices, and technical knowledge across regions.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In China, for example, World Bank money has not been so important quantitatively, yet the Chinese generally credit the bank for having helpful blueprints and information.
B. While most of US$800 billion invested in infrastructure in developing countries each year comes from domestic sources, the provision of infrastructure financing by multilateral development institutions globally is important.
C. By contrast, their greatest failures have come from funding grandiose projects that benefit the current elite, but do not properly balance environmental, social, and development priorities.
D. Multilateral development institutions have had their most consistent success when they serve as “knowledge" banks, helping to share experience, best practices, and technical knowledge across regions.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A cites the example of China, where the World Bank has been important not “quantitatively" but as a source of “blueprints and information".
Sentence B tells us that multilateral development institutions play an important role in global infrastructure financing.
Sentence C talks of their greatest failures springing from “funding grandiose projects" that benefit those countries considered the current “elite".
Sentence D tells us that multilateral development institutions have been most successful as knowledge banks, sharing expertise.
We can see that sentences A and D are of the same idea. The example of China substantiates the point made by sentence D that multilateral development institutions are most successful as knowledge banks.
So which is the third sentence that fits in with A and D- B or C?
Sentence D talks of the greatest successes of multilateral development banks and sentence C tells us of their greatest failures.
Sentence B on the other hand stresses the importance of infrastructure financing by multilateral development banks, which does not relate to the main idea of the other two sentences- that the role of these institutions is more significant with regard to knowledge transfer.
DCA make a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Sentence A cites the example of China, where the World Bank has been important not “quantitatively" but as a source of “blueprints and information".
Sentence B tells us that multilateral development institutions play an important role in global infrastructure financing.
Sentence C talks of their greatest failures springing from “funding grandiose projects" that benefit those countries considered the current “elite".
Sentence D tells us that multilateral development institutions have been most successful as knowledge banks, sharing expertise.
We can see that sentences A and D are of the same idea. The example of China substantiates the point made by sentence D that multilateral development institutions are most successful as knowledge banks.
So which is the third sentence that fits in with A and D- B or C?
Sentence D talks of the greatest successes of multilateral development banks and sentence C tells us of their greatest failures.
Sentence B on the other hand stresses the importance of infrastructure financing by multilateral development banks, which does not relate to the main idea of the other two sentences- that the role of these institutions is more significant with regard to knowledge transfer.
DCA make a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The priests were honored and privileged above all other men, and spent their lives dwelling apart from the multitude in vast and magnificent temples.
2. For the practice of such rites, and others designed to impress not the elect but the multitude, the great temples of Egypt were constructed.
3. The power and wisdom of ancient Egypt was vested in its priesthood, which was composed of individuals exceptionally qualified by birth and training for their high office, tried by the severest ordeals and bound by the most solemn oaths.
4. They dedicated themselves to the study and practice of religion, philosophy, science and art—subjects then intimately related, not widely separated as they are now.
5. These men were the architects of ancient Egypt: theirs the minds which directed the hands that built those time-defying monuments.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The priests were honored and privileged above all other men, and spent their lives dwelling apart from the multitude in vast and magnificent temples.
2. For the practice of such rites, and others designed to impress not the elect but the multitude, the great temples of Egypt were constructed.
3. The power and wisdom of ancient Egypt was vested in its priesthood, which was composed of individuals exceptionally qualified by birth and training for their high office, tried by the severest ordeals and bound by the most solemn oaths.
4. They dedicated themselves to the study and practice of religion, philosophy, science and art—subjects then intimately related, not widely separated as they are now.
5. These men were the architects of ancient Egypt: theirs the minds which directed the hands that built those time-defying monuments.
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The priests were honored and privileged above all other men, and spent their lives dwelling apart from the multitude in vast and magnificent temples.
2. For the practice of such rites, and others designed to impress not the elect but the multitude, the great temples of Egypt were constructed.
3. The power and wisdom of ancient Egypt was vested in its priesthood, which was composed of individuals exceptionally qualified by birth and training for their high office, tried by the severest ordeals and bound by the most solemn oaths.
4. They dedicated themselves to the study and practice of religion, philosophy, science and art—subjects then intimately related, not widely separated as they are now.
5. These men were the architects of ancient Egypt: theirs the minds which directed the hands that built those time-defying monuments.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
3145 is the correct order. Option 3 introduces the topic, which speaks of the priesthood in Egypt and their qualities. Option 1 speaks of how priests were treated. Option 4 explains which subjects the priests dedicated their life to while Option 5 concludes by explaining the importance of the priesthood in ancient Egypt. Option 2 is incorrect because it explains why temples were constructed in Egypt-this is not what the paragraph is concerned with. Moreover, the noun "such rites" has no antecedent in any of the other sentences.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. If we are not to make grievous mistakes in the name of good things such as fighting corruption or tackling crime, then we, the people, must reflect.
B. The problem is not of manipulation or political ambition; it is the willingness with which otherwise sensible citizens allow themselves to follow the Piper.
C. If we realize that it is our sentiments that are disturbed, not our security, perhaps we will see the issue with greater equanimity.
D. It is in the nature of democratic politics for ambitious politicians to use emotions to climb up the ladder of power.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. If we are not to make grievous mistakes in the name of good things such as fighting corruption or tackling crime, then we, the people, must reflect.
B. The problem is not of manipulation or political ambition; it is the willingness with which otherwise sensible citizens allow themselves to follow the Piper.
C. If we realize that it is our sentiments that are disturbed, not our security, perhaps we will see the issue with greater equanimity.
D. It is in the nature of democratic politics for ambitious politicians to use emotions to climb up the ladder of power.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. If we are not to make grievous mistakes in the name of good things such as fighting corruption or tackling crime, then we, the people, must reflect.
B. The problem is not of manipulation or political ambition; it is the willingness with which otherwise sensible citizens allow themselves to follow the Piper.
C. If we realize that it is our sentiments that are disturbed, not our security, perhaps we will see the issue with greater equanimity.
D. It is in the nature of democratic politics for ambitious politicians to use emotions to climb up the ladder of power.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
There is a common idea in sentences B and D: both refer to politics. Sentence D talks of politicians manipulating people using emotions to grab power. Sentence B declares that this is not the problem. The problem is that people who are otherwise sensible allow themselves to be led blindly.
Again, sentences A and C seem related. Both talk of what the people must do. Sentence A calls upon the people to reflect, warning that if we don’t, we are likely to make mistakes in the name of good things such as fighting corruption and tackling crime. Sentence C states that we might be able to approach “the issue" with greater level-headedness by understanding that our security is not under attack; it is our sentiments that are offended.
What is “the issue" referred to in sentence C that stirs up our emotions and makes us fear that our security is under threat? Sentence A makes a reference to fighting corruption and tackling crime. It doesn’t specifically state one issue that makes us feel our security is threatened. Neither B or D helps us pinpoint what “the issue" is.
On the other hand, we see that sentence A urges people to think deeply and reflect, so that they do not commit “grievous" mistakes without proper deliberation. This continues the idea in sentence B that otherwise sensible citizens allow themselves to be led on by emotions stirred up by politicians. So DBA makes a cogent paragraph.
Sentence C does not fit, as it talks of a specific “issue" that the rest of the sentences cannot explain.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
There is a common idea in sentences B and D: both refer to politics. Sentence D talks of politicians manipulating people using emotions to grab power. Sentence B declares that this is not the problem. The problem is that people who are otherwise sensible allow themselves to be led blindly.
Again, sentences A and C seem related. Both talk of what the people must do. Sentence A calls upon the people to reflect, warning that if we don’t, we are likely to make mistakes in the name of good things such as fighting corruption and tackling crime. Sentence C states that we might be able to approach “the issue" with greater level-headedness by understanding that our security is not under attack; it is our sentiments that are offended.
What is “the issue" referred to in sentence C that stirs up our emotions and makes us fear that our security is under threat? Sentence A makes a reference to fighting corruption and tackling crime. It doesn’t specifically state one issue that makes us feel our security is threatened. Neither B or D helps us pinpoint what “the issue" is.
On the other hand, we see that sentence A urges people to think deeply and reflect, so that they do not commit “grievous" mistakes without proper deliberation. This continues the idea in sentence B that otherwise sensible citizens allow themselves to be led on by emotions stirred up by politicians. So DBA makes a cogent paragraph.
Sentence C does not fit, as it talks of a specific “issue" that the rest of the sentences cannot explain.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.- a)The banning of Northern Lights could be considered a precursor to censoring books for “moral”, world view or religious reasons.
- b)Attempts to ban books are attempts to silence authors who have summoned immense courage in telling their stories.
- c)Now the banning and challenging of books in the US has escalated to an unprecedented level.
- d)The widely acclaimed fantasy novel Northern Lights was banned in some parts of the US, and was the second most challenged book in the US.
- e)The American Library Association documented an unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022, about 2,500 unique titles.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.
a)
The banning of Northern Lights could be considered a precursor to censoring books for “moral”, world view or religious reasons.
b)
Attempts to ban books are attempts to silence authors who have summoned immense courage in telling their stories.
c)
Now the banning and challenging of books in the US has escalated to an unprecedented level.
d)
The widely acclaimed fantasy novel Northern Lights was banned in some parts of the US, and was the second most challenged book in the US.
e)
The American Library Association documented an unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022, about 2,500 unique titles.
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Impact Learning answered |
Sentence 2 is the odd one out because it introduces a broader statement about attempts to ban books and silence authors, while the other sentences are specifically focused on the banning and challenging of books in the US. Sentences 1, 3, 4, and 5 collectively form a coherent paragraph discussing the banning of Northern Lights and the escalation of book challenges in the US, while Sentence 2 introduces a different perspective that doesn't directly contribute to the flow of the paragraph regarding the specific incidents and trends mentioned in the other sentences.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Muhammad Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War was thus a rejection of war itself as a viable means of solving human problems, real or perceived.
B. In refusing the draft, Ali thus also refused to believe that national boundaries somehow categorically divided human beings into “us" and “them".
C. Violence is the tool of the hegemon; by eschewing it you are already challenging the means through which hegemony is legitimized.
D. The best way to stand up to power and injustice is to be steadfast in your resistance while shunning violence.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Muhammad Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War was thus a rejection of war itself as a viable means of solving human problems, real or perceived.
B. In refusing the draft, Ali thus also refused to believe that national boundaries somehow categorically divided human beings into “us" and “them".
C. Violence is the tool of the hegemon; by eschewing it you are already challenging the means through which hegemony is legitimized.
D. The best way to stand up to power and injustice is to be steadfast in your resistance while shunning violence.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Muhammad Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War was thus a rejection of war itself as a viable means of solving human problems, real or perceived.
B. In refusing the draft, Ali thus also refused to believe that national boundaries somehow categorically divided human beings into “us" and “them".
C. Violence is the tool of the hegemon; by eschewing it you are already challenging the means through which hegemony is legitimized.
D. The best way to stand up to power and injustice is to be steadfast in your resistance while shunning violence.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
The best way to approach sentence elimination questions is to figure out which three of the four sentences given form a cogent paragraph. The sentence that does not fit in is the one to be eliminated.
Now, looking at sentences A and B, it is clear that they share a link -Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War. Sentence A tells us that by rejecting war, Ali showed that he believed that war could not solve human problems. Sentence B talks of Ali’s refusal to base national boundaries as lines demarcating humans into “us" and “them". Each sentence, thus, conveys a distinct idea which answers the question, “What does Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War show?". Also note that both sentences A and B have the word “thus" in them. In a paragraph, some other idea is likely to have preceded both these sentences.
Now looking at sentences C and D, we see that these two sentences too share a common idea-that of shunning violence while standing up to injustice. Sentence C argues that violence is used to legitimize hegemony or dominance and not resorting to it is the best way to challenge it. Sentence D too echoes this idea. If these sentences were to be rearranged in a paragraph, how would they be ordered? Sentence D declares that the “best way" to stand up to power and injustice is to be unyielding, while at the same time avoiding violence. Sentence C explains why this is so. It declares that violence is often used as a tool to authorize or establish dominance, and by avoiding it you are already challenging the hegemon. So C follows D.
Now which sentence from the two groups AB and CD shares a common idea with the other group?
We see that sentence A shares a common idea with D and C. The main idea of sentence A is that Ali rejected the Vietnam War as he believed war/violence is not the solution to human problems. If these sentences were to form a paragraph, they would be ordered DCA.
Sentence B, on the other hand, talks of a completely new idea- of national boundaries dividing humans into opposing factions. It does not fit with either D or C.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
The best way to approach sentence elimination questions is to figure out which three of the four sentences given form a cogent paragraph. The sentence that does not fit in is the one to be eliminated.
Now, looking at sentences A and B, it is clear that they share a link -Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War. Sentence A tells us that by rejecting war, Ali showed that he believed that war could not solve human problems. Sentence B talks of Ali’s refusal to base national boundaries as lines demarcating humans into “us" and “them". Each sentence, thus, conveys a distinct idea which answers the question, “What does Ali’s rejection of the Vietnam War show?". Also note that both sentences A and B have the word “thus" in them. In a paragraph, some other idea is likely to have preceded both these sentences.
Now looking at sentences C and D, we see that these two sentences too share a common idea-that of shunning violence while standing up to injustice. Sentence C argues that violence is used to legitimize hegemony or dominance and not resorting to it is the best way to challenge it. Sentence D too echoes this idea. If these sentences were to be rearranged in a paragraph, how would they be ordered? Sentence D declares that the “best way" to stand up to power and injustice is to be unyielding, while at the same time avoiding violence. Sentence C explains why this is so. It declares that violence is often used as a tool to authorize or establish dominance, and by avoiding it you are already challenging the hegemon. So C follows D.
Now which sentence from the two groups AB and CD shares a common idea with the other group?
We see that sentence A shares a common idea with D and C. The main idea of sentence A is that Ali rejected the Vietnam War as he believed war/violence is not the solution to human problems. If these sentences were to form a paragraph, they would be ordered DCA.
Sentence B, on the other hand, talks of a completely new idea- of national boundaries dividing humans into opposing factions. It does not fit with either D or C.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Though the “mother of all laws", the Constitution is external to society and has a largely exhortatory relationship to it.
B. This is not a defect — the Constitution is required to reflect the republic in the best possible light, and is at its most majestic when doing so.
C. However, this also means that the Constitution is unable to directly confront obstinate realities like caste that flout its fundamental tenets, because acknowledging caste amounts to confessing that the republic is more desire than reality.
D. Right from the Preamble, where it presumes that “we, the people" are indeed a unified and homogenous collectivity, the Constitution treats hoped-for outcomes as though they were established facts.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Though the “mother of all laws", the Constitution is external to society and has a largely exhortatory relationship to it.
B. This is not a defect — the Constitution is required to reflect the republic in the best possible light, and is at its most majestic when doing so.
C. However, this also means that the Constitution is unable to directly confront obstinate realities like caste that flout its fundamental tenets, because acknowledging caste amounts to confessing that the republic is more desire than reality.
D. Right from the Preamble, where it presumes that “we, the people" are indeed a unified and homogenous collectivity, the Constitution treats hoped-for outcomes as though they were established facts.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Though the “mother of all laws", the Constitution is external to society and has a largely exhortatory relationship to it.
B. This is not a defect — the Constitution is required to reflect the republic in the best possible light, and is at its most majestic when doing so.
C. However, this also means that the Constitution is unable to directly confront obstinate realities like caste that flout its fundamental tenets, because acknowledging caste amounts to confessing that the republic is more desire than reality.
D. Right from the Preamble, where it presumes that “we, the people" are indeed a unified and homogenous collectivity, the Constitution treats hoped-for outcomes as though they were established facts.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A declares that the Constitution is “external to society" and has only an advisory relationship with it. None of the other sentences carries forward or links to this idea.
On the other hand, we see right away that sentences C and D relate to the same idea—that the Constitution presumes “the people" to be a unified and homogenous collectivity and is hence unable to acknowledge “obstinate realities" like caste, as this is tantamount to confessing that the republic is not a reality.
Sentence B talks about something not being a “defect", as the Constitution is required to put the people in the best light. What is being referred to here? The fact mentioned in sentence D – that the Constitution treats what it hopes to achieve as if it was already an established fact – is the only one that fits with this statement.
To summarize, the Constitution presumes “the people" to be one unified unit, thereby treating what it hopes to achieve as an established fact. Nevertheless, this cannot be called a defect, as the Constitution is, after all, supposed to put the country in the best possible light. Yet, this also makes it difficult for the Constitution to directly confront divisive realities such as caste. DBC makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Sentence A declares that the Constitution is “external to society" and has only an advisory relationship with it. None of the other sentences carries forward or links to this idea.
On the other hand, we see right away that sentences C and D relate to the same idea—that the Constitution presumes “the people" to be a unified and homogenous collectivity and is hence unable to acknowledge “obstinate realities" like caste, as this is tantamount to confessing that the republic is not a reality.
Sentence B talks about something not being a “defect", as the Constitution is required to put the people in the best light. What is being referred to here? The fact mentioned in sentence D – that the Constitution treats what it hopes to achieve as if it was already an established fact – is the only one that fits with this statement.
To summarize, the Constitution presumes “the people" to be one unified unit, thereby treating what it hopes to achieve as an established fact. Nevertheless, this cannot be called a defect, as the Constitution is, after all, supposed to put the country in the best possible light. Yet, this also makes it difficult for the Constitution to directly confront divisive realities such as caste. DBC makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. You will know that it has because you will start experiencing aha moments with respect to that problem.
B. Once you admit that your unconscious mind is the source of whatever brilliance you possess, you can take steps to extract the maximum possible benefit from your association with it.
C. What you must instead do is interest your unconscious mind in working on a problem by working on it with your conscious mind
D. What you will quickly discover is that it can’t be ordered about.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. You will know that it has because you will start experiencing aha moments with respect to that problem.
B. Once you admit that your unconscious mind is the source of whatever brilliance you possess, you can take steps to extract the maximum possible benefit from your association with it.
C. What you must instead do is interest your unconscious mind in working on a problem by working on it with your conscious mind
D. What you will quickly discover is that it can’t be ordered about.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. You will know that it has because you will start experiencing aha moments with respect to that problem.
B. Once you admit that your unconscious mind is the source of whatever brilliance you possess, you can take steps to extract the maximum possible benefit from your association with it.
C. What you must instead do is interest your unconscious mind in working on a problem by working on it with your conscious mind
D. What you will quickly discover is that it can’t be ordered about.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
The topic here is the unconscious mind. We can see straight away that sentence B is a promising first sentence. Let’s try to see if it can link this with 2 others. So we start off admitting that the unconscious mind makes us brilliant, and look for steps to benefit from it.
Option A has starts off with “you will know it has". It cannot be placed before or after B.
Option C refers to a step taken to interest the unconscious mind- working on it with the conscious mind. But it has an “instead" in it. So something precedes C.
Between A and D, D makes better sense before C, the flow being “The unconscious mind cannot be ordered about….instead…"
So we have the sentence order BDC forming a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
The topic here is the unconscious mind. We can see straight away that sentence B is a promising first sentence. Let’s try to see if it can link this with 2 others. So we start off admitting that the unconscious mind makes us brilliant, and look for steps to benefit from it.
Option A has starts off with “you will know it has". It cannot be placed before or after B.
Option C refers to a step taken to interest the unconscious mind- working on it with the conscious mind. But it has an “instead" in it. So something precedes C.
Between A and D, D makes better sense before C, the flow being “The unconscious mind cannot be ordered about….instead…"
So we have the sentence order BDC forming a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:- a)There is a dark side to academic research, especially in India, and at its centre is the phenomenon of predatory journals.
- b)But in truth, as long as you pay, you can get anything published.
- c)In look and feel thus, they are exactly like any reputed journal.
- d)They claim to be indexed in the most influential databases, say they possess editorial boards that comprise top scientists and researchers, and claim to have a rigorous peer-review structure.
- e)But a large section of researchers and scientists across the world are at the receiving end of nothing short of an academic publishing scam.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:
a)
There is a dark side to academic research, especially in India, and at its centre is the phenomenon of predatory journals.
b)
But in truth, as long as you pay, you can get anything published.
c)
In look and feel thus, they are exactly like any reputed journal.
d)
They claim to be indexed in the most influential databases, say they possess editorial boards that comprise top scientists and researchers, and claim to have a rigorous peer-review structure.
e)
But a large section of researchers and scientists across the world are at the receiving end of nothing short of an academic publishing scam.
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Impact Learning answered |
The given collection of statements focuses on predatory journals. The author begins by mentioning the subject {Statement 1} in a grim tone. He highlights the kind of claims that these journals state: presence in 'influential databases', quality 'editorial boards' and a 'rigorous peer-review structure' {Statement 4}. On the surface, 'they are exactly like any reputed journal' {Statement 3}. However, the ground reality is starkly different: paying money allows you to publish anything in such predatory journal {Statement 2}. Hence, arrangement 1432 forms a coherent paragraph with predatory journals as the centre of attention.
Statement 5 deviates from this subject. Although the topic seems to be about academic publishing, the focus is no longer on predatory journals, but instead, it becomes a bit broader.
Hence, Statement 5 as the odd one out.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences are given below labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Of these, four sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key it in as the answer.
1. A broken will is worse misfortune than a broken back.
2. It is only a strong, unbroken, persistent will that is adequate to achieve self-mastery, and mastery of the difficulties of life.
3. In the latter case the man is physically crippled; in the former, he is morally crippled.
4. Nor is there much difficulty in leading even a very strong-willed and obstinate child to give up his own way under extraordinary circumstances.
5. The effort to break the child's will has long been recognized as disastrous by all educators.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Five sentences are given below labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Of these, four sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key it in as the answer.
1. A broken will is worse misfortune than a broken back.
2. It is only a strong, unbroken, persistent will that is adequate to achieve self-mastery, and mastery of the difficulties of life.
3. In the latter case the man is physically crippled; in the former, he is morally crippled.
4. Nor is there much difficulty in leading even a very strong-willed and obstinate child to give up his own way under extraordinary circumstances.
5. The effort to break the child's will has long been recognized as disastrous by all educators.
Five sentences are given below labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Of these, four sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key it in as the answer.
1. A broken will is worse misfortune than a broken back.
2. It is only a strong, unbroken, persistent will that is adequate to achieve self-mastery, and mastery of the difficulties of life.
3. In the latter case the man is physically crippled; in the former, he is morally crippled.
4. Nor is there much difficulty in leading even a very strong-willed and obstinate child to give up his own way under extraordinary circumstances.
5. The effort to break the child's will has long been recognized as disastrous by all educators.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
The sentences 1,2,3 and 5 talk about the importance of raising children with a strong will. Sentence 4 talks about changing the habits of a strong willed and obstinate child. Thus, sentence 4 is the odd one out. The correct order of the sentences is 5-1-3-2.
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.- a)Self-care particularly links to loneliness, behavioural problems, and negative academic outcomes.
- b)“Latchkey children” refers to children who routinely return home from school to empty homes and take care of themselves for extended periods of time.
- c)Although self-care generally points to negative outcomes, it is important to consider that the bulk of research has yet to track long-term consequences.
- d)In research and practice, the phrase “children in self-care” has come to replace latchkey in an effort to more accurately reflect the nature of their circumstances.
- e)Although parents might believe that self-care would be beneficial for development, recent research has found quite the opposite.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.
a)
Self-care particularly links to loneliness, behavioural problems, and negative academic outcomes.
b)
“Latchkey children” refers to children who routinely return home from school to empty homes and take care of themselves for extended periods of time.
c)
Although self-care generally points to negative outcomes, it is important to consider that the bulk of research has yet to track long-term consequences.
d)
In research and practice, the phrase “children in self-care” has come to replace latchkey in an effort to more accurately reflect the nature of their circumstances.
e)
Although parents might believe that self-care would be beneficial for development, recent research has found quite the opposite.
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EduRev CAT answered |
Sentence 3 is the odd one out because it introduces a different perspective. While the other sentences discuss the negative outcomes associated with self-care in children, Sentence 3 suggests a need to consider that the bulk of research has yet to track long-term consequences. This sentence introduces a more neutral or balanced viewpoint that doesn't align with the general theme of the other sentences, which focus on the negative aspects of self-care for children.
The remaining sentences (1, 2, 4, and 5) can be put together to form a coherent paragraph discussing the concept of self-care in relation to children, particularly those referred to as "Latchkey children."
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.- a)Although hard skills have traditionally ruled the roost, some companies are moving away from choosing prospective hires based on technical abilities alone.
- b)Companies are shaking off the old definition of an ideal candidate and ditching the idea of looking for the singularly perfect candidate altogether.
- c)Now, some job descriptions are frequently asking for candidates to demonstrate soft skills, such as leadership or teamwork.
- d)That’s not to say that practical know-how is no longer required - some jobs still call for highly specific expertise
- e)The move towards prioritising soft skills “is a natural response to three years of the pandemic” says a senior recruiter at Cenlar FSB.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.
a)
Although hard skills have traditionally ruled the roost, some companies are moving away from choosing prospective hires based on technical abilities alone.
b)
Companies are shaking off the old definition of an ideal candidate and ditching the idea of looking for the singularly perfect candidate altogether.
c)
Now, some job descriptions are frequently asking for candidates to demonstrate soft skills, such as leadership or teamwork.
d)
That’s not to say that practical know-how is no longer required - some jobs still call for highly specific expertise
e)
The move towards prioritising soft skills “is a natural response to three years of the pandemic” says a senior recruiter at Cenlar FSB.
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EduRev CAT answered |
Sentence 2 is the odd one out because it does not directly contribute to the theme of a shift in hiring priorities towards soft skills. Sentences 1, 3, 4, and 5 all discuss changes in hiring practices, the importance of soft skills, and the response to the pandemic, creating a coherent narrative. In contrast, Sentence 2 introduces a more general idea about redefining the ideal candidate without specifically addressing the shift towards prioritizing soft skills, making it the odd one out in the context of the paragraph's focus.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. As global warming speeds up the melting of these glaciers, this weight is lifting, and the surface slowly is springing back.
B. Though the average hiker wouldn't notice, the Alps and other mountain ranges have experienced a gradual growth spurt over the past century or so.
C. These glaciers are giant scrapers that carve out valleys and carry away rock debris on ice conveyor belts, sculpting mountains.
D. For thousands of years, the weight of the glaciers atop these mountains has pushed against the Earth's surface, causing it to depress.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. As global warming speeds up the melting of these glaciers, this weight is lifting, and the surface slowly is springing back.
B. Though the average hiker wouldn't notice, the Alps and other mountain ranges have experienced a gradual growth spurt over the past century or so.
C. These glaciers are giant scrapers that carve out valleys and carry away rock debris on ice conveyor belts, sculpting mountains.
D. For thousands of years, the weight of the glaciers atop these mountains has pushed against the Earth's surface, causing it to depress.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. As global warming speeds up the melting of these glaciers, this weight is lifting, and the surface slowly is springing back.
B. Though the average hiker wouldn't notice, the Alps and other mountain ranges have experienced a gradual growth spurt over the past century or so.
C. These glaciers are giant scrapers that carve out valleys and carry away rock debris on ice conveyor belts, sculpting mountains.
D. For thousands of years, the weight of the glaciers atop these mountains has pushed against the Earth's surface, causing it to depress.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Both sentences A and D talk about the “weight of the glaciers". Sentence D tells us that this weight has pushed against the Earth’s surface, causing it to depress and sentence A tells us that thanks to this weight being lifted, due to the melting of the glaciers, the surface is bounding back.
Now, we see that sentence B relates to the idea of the surface springing back. It tells us that mountain ranges such as the Alps have experienced a gradual “growth spurt" over the last century.
When placed in the order BDA, these sentences make a cogent paragraph.
Sentence C talks about glaciers “sculpting mountains" by carving out valleys and carrying away rock debris. This does not relate to the other sentences, which talk of the growth or rebounding of mountains due to the melting of glaciers.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Both sentences A and D talk about the “weight of the glaciers". Sentence D tells us that this weight has pushed against the Earth’s surface, causing it to depress and sentence A tells us that thanks to this weight being lifted, due to the melting of the glaciers, the surface is bounding back.
Now, we see that sentence B relates to the idea of the surface springing back. It tells us that mountain ranges such as the Alps have experienced a gradual “growth spurt" over the last century.
When placed in the order BDA, these sentences make a cogent paragraph.
Sentence C talks about glaciers “sculpting mountains" by carving out valleys and carrying away rock debris. This does not relate to the other sentences, which talk of the growth or rebounding of mountains due to the melting of glaciers.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The rigid censorship which has been established makes it impossible for any outside the circle of Governments to forecast its duration, but to me, speaking for a moment not as a politician but as a student of spiritual laws, to me its end is sure.
2. For the true object of this War is to prove the evil of, and to destroy, autocracy and the enslavement of one Nation by another, and to place on sure foundations the God-given Right to Self-Rule and Self Development of every Nation, and the similar right of the Individual, of the smaller Self, so far as is consistent with the welfare of the larger Self of the Nation.
3. They have had their day and their place in evolution, and have done their educative work. Now they are out-of-date, unfit for survival, and must vanish away.
4. The Great War, into the whirlpool of which Nation after Nation has been drawn, has entered on its fourth year.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The rigid censorship which has been established makes it impossible for any outside the circle of Governments to forecast its duration, but to me, speaking for a moment not as a politician but as a student of spiritual laws, to me its end is sure.
2. For the true object of this War is to prove the evil of, and to destroy, autocracy and the enslavement of one Nation by another, and to place on sure foundations the God-given Right to Self-Rule and Self Development of every Nation, and the similar right of the Individual, of the smaller Self, so far as is consistent with the welfare of the larger Self of the Nation.
3. They have had their day and their place in evolution, and have done their educative work. Now they are out-of-date, unfit for survival, and must vanish away.
4. The Great War, into the whirlpool of which Nation after Nation has been drawn, has entered on its fourth year.
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The rigid censorship which has been established makes it impossible for any outside the circle of Governments to forecast its duration, but to me, speaking for a moment not as a politician but as a student of spiritual laws, to me its end is sure.
2. For the true object of this War is to prove the evil of, and to destroy, autocracy and the enslavement of one Nation by another, and to place on sure foundations the God-given Right to Self-Rule and Self Development of every Nation, and the similar right of the Individual, of the smaller Self, so far as is consistent with the welfare of the larger Self of the Nation.
3. They have had their day and their place in evolution, and have done their educative work. Now they are out-of-date, unfit for survival, and must vanish away.
4. The Great War, into the whirlpool of which Nation after Nation has been drawn, has entered on its fourth year.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Statement 4 talks about the fact that war has entered into its fourth year. In the statement I the author says that no one can predict that how long will it last. So statement 4 and 1 are related. Statement 2 goes on to explain the point mentioned in statement 1 that why is it difficult to forecast the duration of the war. Hence sentences 412 form a logical sequence. Statement 3 talks about plans of evolution and education which is nowhere related to the other three sentences. Hence statement 3 is out of context.
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:- a)The legal status of resources mined in space remains ambiguous; and while the market for asteroid minerals is currently nonexistent, this is likely to change as technical hurdles diminish.
- b)Outer space is a commons, and all of it is open for exploration, however, space law developed in the 1950s and 60s is state-centric and arguably ill-suited to a commercial future.
- c)Laws adopted by the US and Luxembourg are first steps, but they only protect firms from competing claims by their compatriots; a Chinese company will not be bound by US law.
- d)Critics say the US is conferring rights that it has no authority to confer; Russia in particular has condemned this, citing the US’ disrespect for international law.
- e)At issue now is commercial activity, as private firms—rather than nation states — look to space for profit.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:
a)
The legal status of resources mined in space remains ambiguous; and while the market for asteroid minerals is currently nonexistent, this is likely to change as technical hurdles diminish.
b)
Outer space is a commons, and all of it is open for exploration, however, space law developed in the 1950s and 60s is state-centric and arguably ill-suited to a commercial future.
c)
Laws adopted by the US and Luxembourg are first steps, but they only protect firms from competing claims by their compatriots; a Chinese company will not be bound by US law.
d)
Critics say the US is conferring rights that it has no authority to confer; Russia in particular has condemned this, citing the US’ disrespect for international law.
e)
At issue now is commercial activity, as private firms—rather than nation states — look to space for profit.
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EduRev CAT answered |
A brief reading of the sentences suggests that the paragraph is about the inadequacy of laws about commercial activities in space in the wake of rapid technological developments in the same field. All sentences, other than 4, talk about this inadequacy or highlight why the laws are inadequate.
Option 4 is out of context here, as it talks about the US disrespecting international law. It does not relate to the inadequacy of space law for commercial activities, and hence, is the answer.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In the entire body of Harappan and other Indus art and sculpture there are no monuments erected to glorify warfare and no depictions of war or conquered enemies.
B. It is speculated that the rulers might have been wealthy merchants, or powerful landlords or spiritual leaders, who showed their power and status through the use of seals and fine jewelry.
C. Decorated with animal motifs, many of the seals, the most commonly found objects in Harappan cities, are inscribed with short pieces of the Indus script.
D. It appears that the Harappan and other Indus rulers governed their cities through the control of trade and religion, not by military might.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In the entire body of Harappan and other Indus art and sculpture there are no monuments erected to glorify warfare and no depictions of war or conquered enemies.
B. It is speculated that the rulers might have been wealthy merchants, or powerful landlords or spiritual leaders, who showed their power and status through the use of seals and fine jewelry.
C. Decorated with animal motifs, many of the seals, the most commonly found objects in Harappan cities, are inscribed with short pieces of the Indus script.
D. It appears that the Harappan and other Indus rulers governed their cities through the control of trade and religion, not by military might.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In the entire body of Harappan and other Indus art and sculpture there are no monuments erected to glorify warfare and no depictions of war or conquered enemies.
B. It is speculated that the rulers might have been wealthy merchants, or powerful landlords or spiritual leaders, who showed their power and status through the use of seals and fine jewelry.
C. Decorated with animal motifs, many of the seals, the most commonly found objects in Harappan cities, are inscribed with short pieces of the Indus script.
D. It appears that the Harappan and other Indus rulers governed their cities through the control of trade and religion, not by military might.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
This sentence elimination question is tricky.
Sentence B tells us that it is thought that the Harappan rulers were wealthy merchants or landlords or religious leaders who used seals and jewelry to show their power. Sentence C describes the seals referred to in sentence B. So B and C go together.
Sentence A talks of Harappan and other Indus art and sculpture not having any depictions of warfare. Sentence D also contains a reference to war. It states that the Harappan rulers governed their cities not using military muscle but through control of trade and religion. So, A and D go together.
Which idea is common to both sets of sentences? If the paragraph is about Harappan seals, either A or D should fit in as the third sentence, joining B and C to make a paragraph. Sentence A is clearly not the choice, as it is about the Indus art and culture not depicting warfare.
Sentence D is about how Harappan cities were governed. Neither fits in. Sentence D talks of Harappan rulers possibly governing their cities through control of trade and religion. Sentence B too refers to Harappan rulers, speculating that they might have been wealthy tradesmen or religious leaders. We have already seen the link between A and D.
Sentences DAB make sense when placed in order, the keyidea being Harappan rulers. It appears that the Harappan rulers governed through control of trade, not military might. Sentence A substantiates this, stating that there are no monuments or artifacts depicting warfare. So it is speculated that the Harappan rulers were wealthy merchants, who demonstrated their power not by military muscle but demonstration of wealth- fine jewelry and status symbols- seals.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
This sentence elimination question is tricky.
Sentence B tells us that it is thought that the Harappan rulers were wealthy merchants or landlords or religious leaders who used seals and jewelry to show their power. Sentence C describes the seals referred to in sentence B. So B and C go together.
Sentence A talks of Harappan and other Indus art and sculpture not having any depictions of warfare. Sentence D also contains a reference to war. It states that the Harappan rulers governed their cities not using military muscle but through control of trade and religion. So, A and D go together.
Which idea is common to both sets of sentences? If the paragraph is about Harappan seals, either A or D should fit in as the third sentence, joining B and C to make a paragraph. Sentence A is clearly not the choice, as it is about the Indus art and culture not depicting warfare.
Sentence D is about how Harappan cities were governed. Neither fits in. Sentence D talks of Harappan rulers possibly governing their cities through control of trade and religion. Sentence B too refers to Harappan rulers, speculating that they might have been wealthy tradesmen or religious leaders. We have already seen the link between A and D.
Sentences DAB make sense when placed in order, the keyidea being Harappan rulers. It appears that the Harappan rulers governed through control of trade, not military might. Sentence A substantiates this, stating that there are no monuments or artifacts depicting warfare. So it is speculated that the Harappan rulers were wealthy merchants, who demonstrated their power not by military muscle but demonstration of wealth- fine jewelry and status symbols- seals.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. India is self-sufficient in strategic armaments – nuclear weapons and delivery systems, including advanced and accurate ballistic and cruise missiles, and nuclear-powered submarines.
B. By focusing militarily on Pakistan and ignoring China’s challenge, India inspires little confidence about its judgment, resolve, and prospects as a consequential power in the extended region.
C. While India wishes to stand up to China and emerge as the other nodal power in Asia, this ambition is undermined by diffidence and skewed capabilities.
D. But paradoxically, India has become the world’s largest importer of conventional weaponry, leaving its foreign policy hostage to the whims and interests of vendor states.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. India is self-sufficient in strategic armaments – nuclear weapons and delivery systems, including advanced and accurate ballistic and cruise missiles, and nuclear-powered submarines.
B. By focusing militarily on Pakistan and ignoring China’s challenge, India inspires little confidence about its judgment, resolve, and prospects as a consequential power in the extended region.
C. While India wishes to stand up to China and emerge as the other nodal power in Asia, this ambition is undermined by diffidence and skewed capabilities.
D. But paradoxically, India has become the world’s largest importer of conventional weaponry, leaving its foreign policy hostage to the whims and interests of vendor states.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. India is self-sufficient in strategic armaments – nuclear weapons and delivery systems, including advanced and accurate ballistic and cruise missiles, and nuclear-powered submarines.
B. By focusing militarily on Pakistan and ignoring China’s challenge, India inspires little confidence about its judgment, resolve, and prospects as a consequential power in the extended region.
C. While India wishes to stand up to China and emerge as the other nodal power in Asia, this ambition is undermined by diffidence and skewed capabilities.
D. But paradoxically, India has become the world’s largest importer of conventional weaponry, leaving its foreign policy hostage to the whims and interests of vendor states.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
We can see straight away that both sentences B and C talk about India and its relations with its neighbors. Sentence B talks about India’s military focus on Pakistan over China “inspiring little confidence in its judgment, resolve, and prospects as a consequential power in the extended region". Sentence C talks of India’s ambition to emerge as the other major power in Asia being undermined by its “diffidence and skewed capabilities".
Again, the link between sentences A and D is obvious. Sentence A talks about India’s self-sufficiency in strategic armaments and sentence D about India’s dependence on other countries for conventional weaponry. It is also clear that D follows A, as it starts by observing the paradoxical nature of the situation.
So which sentence among these 2 groups has a common link with the other?
We see that sentence B refers to India’s military focus. Both sentences A and D talk of India’s military capabilities. However, a logical connection between these fails to emerge. If sentence B were to precede A and D, then the paragraph would start by saying that India’s military focus on Pakistan ignoring China shows poor judgment. But the sentence group A and D do not add to this: they talk instead of India’s capabilities, and do not substantiate the focus of sentence B, i.e. how the military stance is affecting India’s image in the world stage. What if B were to follow AD? Sentence D ends with a note on how India’s dependence on imports for conventional weaponry leaves “its foreign policy hostage to the whims and interests of vendor states". There is nothing in sentence B to substantiate or add to this. In fact, sentence B goes on to talk of a totally different idea. So it does not make a good option to follow D.
Now, sentence C talks of India’s strategic ambitions being undermined by its “diffidence and skewed capabilities". The word “skewed" provides a key link between this sentence and the sentence group AD. Clearly, sentences A and D talk about India’s asymmetrical capabilities in areas of strategic armaments and conventional weaponry. CAD makes a logical paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
We can see straight away that both sentences B and C talk about India and its relations with its neighbors. Sentence B talks about India’s military focus on Pakistan over China “inspiring little confidence in its judgment, resolve, and prospects as a consequential power in the extended region". Sentence C talks of India’s ambition to emerge as the other major power in Asia being undermined by its “diffidence and skewed capabilities".
Again, the link between sentences A and D is obvious. Sentence A talks about India’s self-sufficiency in strategic armaments and sentence D about India’s dependence on other countries for conventional weaponry. It is also clear that D follows A, as it starts by observing the paradoxical nature of the situation.
So which sentence among these 2 groups has a common link with the other?
We see that sentence B refers to India’s military focus. Both sentences A and D talk of India’s military capabilities. However, a logical connection between these fails to emerge. If sentence B were to precede A and D, then the paragraph would start by saying that India’s military focus on Pakistan ignoring China shows poor judgment. But the sentence group A and D do not add to this: they talk instead of India’s capabilities, and do not substantiate the focus of sentence B, i.e. how the military stance is affecting India’s image in the world stage. What if B were to follow AD? Sentence D ends with a note on how India’s dependence on imports for conventional weaponry leaves “its foreign policy hostage to the whims and interests of vendor states". There is nothing in sentence B to substantiate or add to this. In fact, sentence B goes on to talk of a totally different idea. So it does not make a good option to follow D.
Now, sentence C talks of India’s strategic ambitions being undermined by its “diffidence and skewed capabilities". The word “skewed" provides a key link between this sentence and the sentence group AD. Clearly, sentences A and D talk about India’s asymmetrical capabilities in areas of strategic armaments and conventional weaponry. CAD makes a logical paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.- a)In English, there is no systematic rule for the naming of numbers; after ten, we have "eleven" and "twelve" and then the teens: "thirteen", "fourteen", "fifteen" and so on.
- b)Even more confusingly, some English words invert the numbers they refer to: the word "fourteen" puts the four first, even though it appears last.
- c)It can take children a while to learn all these words, and understand that "fourteen" is different from "forty".
- d)For multiples of 10, English speakers switch to a different pattern: "twenty", "thirty", "forty" and so on.
- e)If you didn't know the word for "eleven", you would be unable to just guess it - you might come up with something like "one-teen".
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.
a)
In English, there is no systematic rule for the naming of numbers; after ten, we have "eleven" and "twelve" and then the teens: "thirteen", "fourteen", "fifteen" and so on.
b)
Even more confusingly, some English words invert the numbers they refer to: the word "fourteen" puts the four first, even though it appears last.
c)
It can take children a while to learn all these words, and understand that "fourteen" is different from "forty".
d)
For multiples of 10, English speakers switch to a different pattern: "twenty", "thirty", "forty" and so on.
e)
If you didn't know the word for "eleven", you would be unable to just guess it - you might come up with something like "one-teen".
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EduRev CAT answered |
Sentence 3 is the odd one out because it introduces a different topic compared to the other sentences. While the other sentences focus on the naming patterns of numbers in English, especially the irregularities and variations in the system, sentence 3 shifts the focus to the learning process of children and their understanding of the differences between numbers like "fourteen" and "forty." The other sentences contribute to the discussion about the intricacies of English number naming, making sentence 3 less aligned with the central theme of the paragraph.
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.- a)Having an appreciation for the workings of another person’s mind is considered a prerequisite for natural language acquisition, strategic social interaction, reflexive thought, and moral judgment.
- b)It is a ‘theory of mind’ though some scholars prefer to call it ‘mentalizing’ or ‘mindreading’, which is important for the development of one's cognitive abilities.
- c)Though we must speculate about its evolutionary origin, we do have indications that the capacity evolved sometime in the last few million years.
- d)This capacity develops from early beginnings in the first year of life to the adult’s fast and often effortless understanding of others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
- e)One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other people’s behaviour in terms of their mental states.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.
a)
Having an appreciation for the workings of another person’s mind is considered a prerequisite for natural language acquisition, strategic social interaction, reflexive thought, and moral judgment.
b)
It is a ‘theory of mind’ though some scholars prefer to call it ‘mentalizing’ or ‘mindreading’, which is important for the development of one's cognitive abilities.
c)
Though we must speculate about its evolutionary origin, we do have indications that the capacity evolved sometime in the last few million years.
d)
This capacity develops from early beginnings in the first year of life to the adult’s fast and often effortless understanding of others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
e)
One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other people’s behaviour in terms of their mental states.
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Impact Learning answered |
Sentence 2 is the odd one out because it introduces a term, "theory of mind," and discusses scholars' preferences for alternative terms like "mentalizing" or "mindreading." Unlike the other sentences, which focus on explaining and elaborating on the concept of understanding others' mental states, sentence 2 provides more of a meta-discussion about the terminology used to describe this capacity rather than directly contributing to the explanation of the topic.
The other sentences contribute to the substantive discussion of the capacity to perceive and interpret other people's behavior in terms of their mental states, making sentence 2 the odd one out in the context of forming a coherent paragraph.
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:- a)A typical example is Wikipedia, where the overwhelming majority of contributors are male and so the available content is skewed to reflect their interests.
- b)Without diversity of thought and representation, society is left with a distorted picture of future options, which are likely to result in augmenting existing inequalities.
- c)Gross gender inequality in the technology sector is problematic, not only for the industry-wide marginalisation of women, but because technology designs embody the values of their makers.
- d)While redressing unequal representation in the workplace is a step in the right direction, broader social change is needed to address the structural inequalities embedded within the current organisation of work and employment.
- e)If technology merely reflects the perspectives of the male stereotype, then new technologies are unlikely to accommodate the diverse social contexts within which they operate.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:
a)
A typical example is Wikipedia, where the overwhelming majority of contributors are male and so the available content is skewed to reflect their interests.
b)
Without diversity of thought and representation, society is left with a distorted picture of future options, which are likely to result in augmenting existing inequalities.
c)
Gross gender inequality in the technology sector is problematic, not only for the industry-wide marginalisation of women, but because technology designs embody the values of their makers.
d)
While redressing unequal representation in the workplace is a step in the right direction, broader social change is needed to address the structural inequalities embedded within the current organisation of work and employment.
e)
If technology merely reflects the perspectives of the male stereotype, then new technologies are unlikely to accommodate the diverse social contexts within which they operate.
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EduRev CAT answered |
A brief reading of the sentences suggests that the paragraph must be about the disparity in the representation of different genders. Sentences 1,2,3, and 5 are concerned with the problems that arise when the representation of females is less.
4, however, runs tangent to the discussion at hand. It talks about 'structural inequalities'. This sentence, if included in the paragraph, would render it incomplete as all the other sentences talk about gender inequality and not structural inequality.
Hence, option 4 is out of context here.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In 400 BC, Leonidas' 300 Spartans died at Thermopylae in Greece while their countrymen vied at Olympia.
B. Troops were forbidden to enter the sacred Olympic precinct; but they were there in 420 B.C. when a Spartan attack was feared. Spartans had been banned from competing.
C. And yet, Spartan-like, America was represented at the Games while she was still fighting in Vietnam.
D. Civilization has advanced since then and—commendably — Olympiads of 1916, 1940 and 1944 were cancelled due to worldwide conflagration.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In 400 BC, Leonidas' 300 Spartans died at Thermopylae in Greece while their countrymen vied at Olympia.
B. Troops were forbidden to enter the sacred Olympic precinct; but they were there in 420 B.C. when a Spartan attack was feared. Spartans had been banned from competing.
C. And yet, Spartan-like, America was represented at the Games while she was still fighting in Vietnam.
D. Civilization has advanced since then and—commendably — Olympiads of 1916, 1940 and 1944 were cancelled due to worldwide conflagration.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. In 400 BC, Leonidas' 300 Spartans died at Thermopylae in Greece while their countrymen vied at Olympia.
B. Troops were forbidden to enter the sacred Olympic precinct; but they were there in 420 B.C. when a Spartan attack was feared. Spartans had been banned from competing.
C. And yet, Spartan-like, America was represented at the Games while she was still fighting in Vietnam.
D. Civilization has advanced since then and—commendably — Olympiads of 1916, 1940 and 1944 were cancelled due to worldwide conflagration.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Three sentences- A, B and C- mention Sparta. It is important, however, to understand the context to see which sentence is to be eliminated.
Sentence A tells us that though Spartans were at war with Greece and dying, some of their countrymen were competing at that time at the Olympia.
Sentence C talks of how America, like Sparta, was represented at the Games while still fighting in Vietnam.
We see that there is a link between sentences A and C. Both talk of warring countries still competing at the Olympic Games. C follows A, as it compares America to Sparta. Now we need to look at a third sentence that will fit with these to form a paragraph. Sentence B tells that while troops were normally not allowed in the Olympic precinct, they were there in 420 BC, as war with Sparta was thought to be imminent.
Sentence B provides an example of an exception made to the Olympic rules at a time war was expected.
Sentence D talks of the cancellation of Olympiads in 1926, 1940 and 1944 due to world wars.
Of the two sentences above, we see that sentence D fits in with the idea of competing at Olympic Games while at war, discussed in sentences A and C. ADC forms a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Three sentences- A, B and C- mention Sparta. It is important, however, to understand the context to see which sentence is to be eliminated.
Sentence A tells us that though Spartans were at war with Greece and dying, some of their countrymen were competing at that time at the Olympia.
Sentence C talks of how America, like Sparta, was represented at the Games while still fighting in Vietnam.
We see that there is a link between sentences A and C. Both talk of warring countries still competing at the Olympic Games. C follows A, as it compares America to Sparta. Now we need to look at a third sentence that will fit with these to form a paragraph. Sentence B tells that while troops were normally not allowed in the Olympic precinct, they were there in 420 BC, as war with Sparta was thought to be imminent.
Sentence B provides an example of an exception made to the Olympic rules at a time war was expected.
Sentence D talks of the cancellation of Olympiads in 1926, 1940 and 1944 due to world wars.
Of the two sentences above, we see that sentence D fits in with the idea of competing at Olympic Games while at war, discussed in sentences A and C. ADC forms a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Sea ice acts as a blanket on top of the ocean, protecting the water from incoming solar energy and atmospheric heat.
B. This effect accelerates overall warming, which in turn melts more land ice and drives up sea levels.
C. Although the sea ice is shrinking, it does not add to water levels as it melts because it is already part of the ocean’s mass.
D. As that frozen coating disappears, its white surface is no longer there to reflect sunlight back into the atmosphere—so the ocean absorbs much more solar energy.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Sea ice acts as a blanket on top of the ocean, protecting the water from incoming solar energy and atmospheric heat.
B. This effect accelerates overall warming, which in turn melts more land ice and drives up sea levels.
C. Although the sea ice is shrinking, it does not add to water levels as it melts because it is already part of the ocean’s mass.
D. As that frozen coating disappears, its white surface is no longer there to reflect sunlight back into the atmosphere—so the ocean absorbs much more solar energy.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Sea ice acts as a blanket on top of the ocean, protecting the water from incoming solar energy and atmospheric heat.
B. This effect accelerates overall warming, which in turn melts more land ice and drives up sea levels.
C. Although the sea ice is shrinking, it does not add to water levels as it melts because it is already part of the ocean’s mass.
D. As that frozen coating disappears, its white surface is no longer there to reflect sunlight back into the atmosphere—so the ocean absorbs much more solar energy.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A explains how sea ice serves as a “blanket" on top of the ocean, protecting the water from solar heat. We see that sentence D too refers to this idea, talking of how the melting of this “frozen coating" leads to warming of the oceans. Sentence B concludes the paragraph, saying that this leads to the melting of land ice and driving up of sea levels. So, ADB forms a cogent paragraph.
Option C, which talks of the melting sea ice not adding to the ocean’s mass and it discusses a completely unrelated idea.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Sentence A explains how sea ice serves as a “blanket" on top of the ocean, protecting the water from solar heat. We see that sentence D too refers to this idea, talking of how the melting of this “frozen coating" leads to warming of the oceans. Sentence B concludes the paragraph, saying that this leads to the melting of land ice and driving up of sea levels. So, ADB forms a cogent paragraph.
Option C, which talks of the melting sea ice not adding to the ocean’s mass and it discusses a completely unrelated idea.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Party politics is all too often merely the surf, spray and scum of the ocean that is society – it’s the prevailing undercurrents, the slow shifting of tectonic plates, that count in the long run.
B. Emmanuel Macron’s victory in France’s legislative elections is the consummation of a political revolution which started with his triumph in the recent presidential election.
C. While on the surface the dominance of Macron’s party – founded less than two years ago – is a huge transformation of the political landscape in France, the low turnout suggests that this is skin deep.
D. In France, growing abstention is the powerful current that risks, eventually, pulling the country under.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Party politics is all too often merely the surf, spray and scum of the ocean that is society – it’s the prevailing undercurrents, the slow shifting of tectonic plates, that count in the long run.
B. Emmanuel Macron’s victory in France’s legislative elections is the consummation of a political revolution which started with his triumph in the recent presidential election.
C. While on the surface the dominance of Macron’s party – founded less than two years ago – is a huge transformation of the political landscape in France, the low turnout suggests that this is skin deep.
D. In France, growing abstention is the powerful current that risks, eventually, pulling the country under.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Party politics is all too often merely the surf, spray and scum of the ocean that is society – it’s the prevailing undercurrents, the slow shifting of tectonic plates, that count in the long run.
B. Emmanuel Macron’s victory in France’s legislative elections is the consummation of a political revolution which started with his triumph in the recent presidential election.
C. While on the surface the dominance of Macron’s party – founded less than two years ago – is a huge transformation of the political landscape in France, the low turnout suggests that this is skin deep.
D. In France, growing abstention is the powerful current that risks, eventually, pulling the country under.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Both sentences B and C refer to Macron’s victory in the French elections. Let us look at how they relate to each other. Sentence B declares Macron’s victory to be the “consummation of a political revolution". Sentence C, however, posits the idea that the so-called transformation of the political landscape might be only skin deep, as the turnout was low. These are two different ideas.
Now, let us look at sentences A and D. Sentence A is a general statement, that party politics merely skims the surface of the ocean that is the society, and that it is the undercurrents that are of significance in the long run. Sentence D, too, makes a reference to a “powerful current" — growing abstention— declaring that this risks “pulling the country under". These are related ideas—while sentence A makes a generalized observation, sentence D cites a specific example, the case of France, where abstention, or low voter turnout, is a strong undercurrent that could have a powerful impact in the long run. So, D follows A.
Does sentence B or C relate to the idea in sentences A and D? On close observation, we can see that sentence C does, referring to the low-turnout and suggesting that what looks like a huge transformation of the political landscape on “the surface" might actually be only skin deep. Note that the reference to “the surface" ties in with the imagery in sentences A and D, to the surf, scum, spray and undercurrents.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Both sentences B and C refer to Macron’s victory in the French elections. Let us look at how they relate to each other. Sentence B declares Macron’s victory to be the “consummation of a political revolution". Sentence C, however, posits the idea that the so-called transformation of the political landscape might be only skin deep, as the turnout was low. These are two different ideas.
Now, let us look at sentences A and D. Sentence A is a general statement, that party politics merely skims the surface of the ocean that is the society, and that it is the undercurrents that are of significance in the long run. Sentence D, too, makes a reference to a “powerful current" — growing abstention— declaring that this risks “pulling the country under". These are related ideas—while sentence A makes a generalized observation, sentence D cites a specific example, the case of France, where abstention, or low voter turnout, is a strong undercurrent that could have a powerful impact in the long run. So, D follows A.
Does sentence B or C relate to the idea in sentences A and D? On close observation, we can see that sentence C does, referring to the low-turnout and suggesting that what looks like a huge transformation of the political landscape on “the surface" might actually be only skin deep. Note that the reference to “the surface" ties in with the imagery in sentences A and D, to the surf, scum, spray and undercurrents.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. On the wide prairies of America each hundred men, with the aid of powerful machinery can produce in a few months enough wheat to maintain ten thousand people for a whole year
2. And the result is, that now the child of the civilized man finds at its birth, ready for its use, an immense capital accumulated by those who have gone before him.
3. During the long succession of agitated ages which have elapsed since, mankind has nevertheless amassed untold treasures.
4. It has cleared the land, dried the marshes, hewn down forests, made roads, pierced mountains; it has been building, inventing, observing, reasoning; it has created complex machinery, wrested her secrets from nature, and finally it pressed steam and electricity into its service.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. On the wide prairies of America each hundred men, with the aid of powerful machinery can produce in a few months enough wheat to maintain ten thousand people for a whole year
2. And the result is, that now the child of the civilized man finds at its birth, ready for its use, an immense capital accumulated by those who have gone before him.
3. During the long succession of agitated ages which have elapsed since, mankind has nevertheless amassed untold treasures.
4. It has cleared the land, dried the marshes, hewn down forests, made roads, pierced mountains; it has been building, inventing, observing, reasoning; it has created complex machinery, wrested her secrets from nature, and finally it pressed steam and electricity into its service.
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. On the wide prairies of America each hundred men, with the aid of powerful machinery can produce in a few months enough wheat to maintain ten thousand people for a whole year
2. And the result is, that now the child of the civilized man finds at its birth, ready for its use, an immense capital accumulated by those who have gone before him.
3. During the long succession of agitated ages which have elapsed since, mankind has nevertheless amassed untold treasures.
4. It has cleared the land, dried the marshes, hewn down forests, made roads, pierced mountains; it has been building, inventing, observing, reasoning; it has created complex machinery, wrested her secrets from nature, and finally it pressed steam and electricity into its service.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Sentence 2 and 4 cannot be the starting sentences as sentence 4 starts with “ it has cleared”, so it is not clear what is it referring to. Similarly, sentence 2 starts with “and the result is” so it is talking about the result of some event. Sentence 3 and 4 form a pair as sentence 3 talks about what mankind has done over the years and sentence 4 goes on to explain the same point in detail. Sentence 2 logically follows sentence 4 as it discusses the impact of the work which has been done by the mankind. So, 342 forms a logical sequence. Sentence one which talks about how machinery has improved the production capacity does not fit in the above sequence as it talks impact of machines on the production capacity of humans. It can be a part of a subsequent paragraph but it does not fit the context of this paragraph. So the correct answer is option 1.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Rowling’s declarations on Twitter on what she “always thought" of a particular character are not only newsworthy, but a cause for pride.
B. Rowling seems eager to retain an influence on how we understand her books by revealing ostensibly new information about her characters.
C. Rowling’s chances for being a diverse author lie in the future, not the past.
D. Whether these character points were announced to readers via Twitter or alluded to within the Potter books, however, the meanings that we as a diverse international community of readers wish to take from them trump Rowling’s intentions as an author.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Rowling’s declarations on Twitter on what she “always thought" of a particular character are not only newsworthy, but a cause for pride.
B. Rowling seems eager to retain an influence on how we understand her books by revealing ostensibly new information about her characters.
C. Rowling’s chances for being a diverse author lie in the future, not the past.
D. Whether these character points were announced to readers via Twitter or alluded to within the Potter books, however, the meanings that we as a diverse international community of readers wish to take from them trump Rowling’s intentions as an author.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Rowling’s declarations on Twitter on what she “always thought" of a particular character are not only newsworthy, but a cause for pride.
B. Rowling seems eager to retain an influence on how we understand her books by revealing ostensibly new information about her characters.
C. Rowling’s chances for being a diverse author lie in the future, not the past.
D. Whether these character points were announced to readers via Twitter or alluded to within the Potter books, however, the meanings that we as a diverse international community of readers wish to take from them trump Rowling’s intentions as an author.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence B notes that Rowling wishes to influence how readers understand her books by revealing new information about her characters.
Sentence A talks of Rowling’s declarations on characters as being newsworthy and a “cause for pride".
Sentence D too talks of Rowling alluding to the characters in her books. However, it states that the meanings the international community of readers draws from the books trump or prevail over Rowling’s intentions as an author.
This ties in with sentence C which declares that Rowling’s chances of being a “diverse" author lie in the future not in the past.
BDC makes a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Sentence B notes that Rowling wishes to influence how readers understand her books by revealing new information about her characters.
Sentence A talks of Rowling’s declarations on characters as being newsworthy and a “cause for pride".
Sentence D too talks of Rowling alluding to the characters in her books. However, it states that the meanings the international community of readers draws from the books trump or prevail over Rowling’s intentions as an author.
This ties in with sentence C which declares that Rowling’s chances of being a “diverse" author lie in the future not in the past.
BDC makes a paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Forecasts say that in just two years, the total quantum of e-waste generated around the world will be 50 million tonnes.
B. In China, for instance, 73.9 million computers, 0.25 billion mobile phones and 56.6 million televisions were sold in 2011.
C. Close to 90 per cent of the world’s electronic waste — worth nearly $19 billion — is illegally traded or dumped each year, to destinations half way across the world.
D. While Europe and North America are by far the largest producers of e-waste, Asia’s cities are fast catching up as consumers of electronic goods and as generators of e-waste.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Forecasts say that in just two years, the total quantum of e-waste generated around the world will be 50 million tonnes.
B. In China, for instance, 73.9 million computers, 0.25 billion mobile phones and 56.6 million televisions were sold in 2011.
C. Close to 90 per cent of the world’s electronic waste — worth nearly $19 billion — is illegally traded or dumped each year, to destinations half way across the world.
D. While Europe and North America are by far the largest producers of e-waste, Asia’s cities are fast catching up as consumers of electronic goods and as generators of e-waste.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Forecasts say that in just two years, the total quantum of e-waste generated around the world will be 50 million tonnes.
B. In China, for instance, 73.9 million computers, 0.25 billion mobile phones and 56.6 million televisions were sold in 2011.
C. Close to 90 per cent of the world’s electronic waste — worth nearly $19 billion — is illegally traded or dumped each year, to destinations half way across the world.
D. While Europe and North America are by far the largest producers of e-waste, Asia’s cities are fast catching up as consumers of electronic goods and as generators of e-waste.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A talks about the amount of e-waste generated around the world.
Sentence D talks about the largest producers of e-waste and how Asian cities are catching up.
Sentence B substantiates this point, giving the example of China as a huge consumer of electronic goods and hence generator of e-waste. So ADB make a paragraph.
Only sentence C, which talks about illegal dumping of e-waste, does not fit in with the rest.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Sentence A talks about the amount of e-waste generated around the world.
Sentence D talks about the largest producers of e-waste and how Asian cities are catching up.
Sentence B substantiates this point, giving the example of China as a huge consumer of electronic goods and hence generator of e-waste. So ADB make a paragraph.
Only sentence C, which talks about illegal dumping of e-waste, does not fit in with the rest.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The history of the naval events of the War of 1812 has been repeatedly presented both to the American and the English reader.
2. There appear to be three works which, taken in combination, give the best satisfaction on the subject.
3. A few monographs, which confine themselves strictly to the naval occurrences, have also appeared.
4. Historical writers have treated it either in connection with a general account of the contest on land and sea, or as forming a part of the complete record of the navies of the two nations.- a)1
- b)2
- c)3
- d)4
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The history of the naval events of the War of 1812 has been repeatedly presented both to the American and the English reader.
2. There appear to be three works which, taken in combination, give the best satisfaction on the subject.
3. A few monographs, which confine themselves strictly to the naval occurrences, have also appeared.
4. Historical writers have treated it either in connection with a general account of the contest on land and sea, or as forming a part of the complete record of the navies of the two nations.
Four sentences are given below labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, three sentences, when arranged properly, make a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
1. The history of the naval events of the War of 1812 has been repeatedly presented both to the American and the English reader.
2. There appear to be three works which, taken in combination, give the best satisfaction on the subject.
3. A few monographs, which confine themselves strictly to the naval occurrences, have also appeared.
4. Historical writers have treated it either in connection with a general account of the contest on land and sea, or as forming a part of the complete record of the navies of the two nations.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Sentence 1 is the best opening sentence as it introduces a topic which is being discussed in the other sentences. Sentence 4 should follow sentence 1 as it elaborates on the point mentioned in sentence 1. i.e how history of naval war has been repeatedly presented to the users. Sentence 3 fits better after sentence 4 as it continues the idea presented in sentence 4 and moves to the specific type of writing style. i.e. monograms. Sentence 2 which talks about works of authors but is very generic in nature and hence sentence 3 is a better choice to follow sentence 4. So option 2 is out of context.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. The imaginary worlds of fiction serve as means to escape the ties and the ennui of the real world and indulge vicariously in an alternate reality.
B. Reading fiction trains people in this domain, just as reading nonfiction books about, say, genetics or history builds expertise in those subject areas.
C. The defining characteristic of fiction is not that it is made-up but that it is about human, or humanlike beings and their intentions and interactions.
D. The solitary act of holing up with a book is actually an exercise in human interaction.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. The imaginary worlds of fiction serve as means to escape the ties and the ennui of the real world and indulge vicariously in an alternate reality.
B. Reading fiction trains people in this domain, just as reading nonfiction books about, say, genetics or history builds expertise in those subject areas.
C. The defining characteristic of fiction is not that it is made-up but that it is about human, or humanlike beings and their intentions and interactions.
D. The solitary act of holing up with a book is actually an exercise in human interaction.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. The imaginary worlds of fiction serve as means to escape the ties and the ennui of the real world and indulge vicariously in an alternate reality.
B. Reading fiction trains people in this domain, just as reading nonfiction books about, say, genetics or history builds expertise in those subject areas.
C. The defining characteristic of fiction is not that it is made-up but that it is about human, or humanlike beings and their intentions and interactions.
D. The solitary act of holing up with a book is actually an exercise in human interaction.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A labels fiction as a ‘means of escape’ from social ties and reality. Sentence D, the other hand, says that the act of reading is actually an ‘exercise in human interaction’. As these are two opposing points of view, it is clear that either A or D is the sentence to be eliminated.
Sentence B is difficult to place without context, as it talks of reading training people in ‘this domain’. What expertise reading fiction builds is not clear just by reading this sentence.
Now, sentence C declares that the ‘defining characteristic of fiction’ is not that it is something fabricated, but that it is about human intentions and interactions. Clearly, this is in line with the idea expressed in sentence D. We can now see that DCB makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Sentence A labels fiction as a ‘means of escape’ from social ties and reality. Sentence D, the other hand, says that the act of reading is actually an ‘exercise in human interaction’. As these are two opposing points of view, it is clear that either A or D is the sentence to be eliminated.
Sentence B is difficult to place without context, as it talks of reading training people in ‘this domain’. What expertise reading fiction builds is not clear just by reading this sentence.
Now, sentence C declares that the ‘defining characteristic of fiction’ is not that it is something fabricated, but that it is about human intentions and interactions. Clearly, this is in line with the idea expressed in sentence D. We can now see that DCB makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. A mixture of vagueness and sheer incompetence is the most marked characteristic of modern English prose, and especially of any kind of political writing.
B. It follows that any struggle against the abuse of language is a sentimental archaism, like preferring candles to electric light or hansom cabs to aeroplanes.
C. Prose consists less and less of words chosen for the sake of their meaning, and more and more of phrases tacked together like the sections of a prefabricated hen-house.
D. As soon as certain topics are raised, the concrete melts into the abstract and no one seems able to think of turns of speech that are not hackneyed.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. A mixture of vagueness and sheer incompetence is the most marked characteristic of modern English prose, and especially of any kind of political writing.
B. It follows that any struggle against the abuse of language is a sentimental archaism, like preferring candles to electric light or hansom cabs to aeroplanes.
C. Prose consists less and less of words chosen for the sake of their meaning, and more and more of phrases tacked together like the sections of a prefabricated hen-house.
D. As soon as certain topics are raised, the concrete melts into the abstract and no one seems able to think of turns of speech that are not hackneyed.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. A mixture of vagueness and sheer incompetence is the most marked characteristic of modern English prose, and especially of any kind of political writing.
B. It follows that any struggle against the abuse of language is a sentimental archaism, like preferring candles to electric light or hansom cabs to aeroplanes.
C. Prose consists less and less of words chosen for the sake of their meaning, and more and more of phrases tacked together like the sections of a prefabricated hen-house.
D. As soon as certain topics are raised, the concrete melts into the abstract and no one seems able to think of turns of speech that are not hackneyed.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A talks of modern prose being a mix of vagueness and incompetence. Sentence D elaborates on the idea of “vagueness" talked of in sentence A, stating that in certain topics, the concrete melts into the abstract, and oft-used expressions abound.
Sentence C declares that prose is becoming less about words chosen for their meaning, and more about piling up pretentious phrases.
ADC makes a paragraph.
Sentence B starts off with “it follows that" and states that any struggle against the abuse of language is dismissed as sentimental and old-fashioned. None of the statements given offers a thought that would fit with the “it follows that" beginning of sentence B.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Sentence A talks of modern prose being a mix of vagueness and incompetence. Sentence D elaborates on the idea of “vagueness" talked of in sentence A, stating that in certain topics, the concrete melts into the abstract, and oft-used expressions abound.
Sentence C declares that prose is becoming less about words chosen for their meaning, and more about piling up pretentious phrases.
ADC makes a paragraph.
Sentence B starts off with “it follows that" and states that any struggle against the abuse of language is dismissed as sentimental and old-fashioned. None of the statements given offers a thought that would fit with the “it follows that" beginning of sentence B.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:- a)They often include a foundation course on navigating capitalism with Chinese characteristics and have replaced typical cases from US corporates with a focus on how Western theories apply to China’s buzzing local firms.
- b)The best Chinese business schools look like their Western rivals but are now growing distinct in terms of what they teach and the career boost they offer.
- c)Western schools have enhanced their offerings with double degrees, popular with domestic and overseas students alike—and boosted the prestige of their Chinese partners.
- d)For students, a big draw is the chance to rub shoulders with captains of China’s private sector.
- e)Their business courses now largely cater to the growing demand from China Inc which has become more global, richer and ready to recruit from this sinocentric student body.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:
a)
They often include a foundation course on navigating capitalism with Chinese characteristics and have replaced typical cases from US corporates with a focus on how Western theories apply to China’s buzzing local firms.
b)
The best Chinese business schools look like their Western rivals but are now growing distinct in terms of what they teach and the career boost they offer.
c)
Western schools have enhanced their offerings with double degrees, popular with domestic and overseas students alike—and boosted the prestige of their Chinese partners.
d)
For students, a big draw is the chance to rub shoulders with captains of China’s private sector.
e)
Their business courses now largely cater to the growing demand from China Inc which has become more global, richer and ready to recruit from this sinocentric student body.
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Impact Learning answered |
A brief reading of the sentences tells us that the paragraph is about Chinese business schools and how they stand in comparison to their western counterparts. 2 mentions that thought they have a similar outlook, Chinese business schools have a different curriculum and are also different in what they have to offer. 1, 4, and 5 further talk about the peculiarity of the Chinese schools.
3, however, runs tangent to the discussion. It shifts the focus from Chinese schools and describes western schools.
Hence,option 3 is out of the context here.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Automotive interests have consciously shaped a vision of the streets as places where cars belong.
B. Indeed, the twenty-first century's apex predator is the automobile.
C. A fatal collision is an everyday phenomenon— the kind of death, it seems, that is always expected.
D. Cars prowl the streets, growling in revving ravenousness.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Automotive interests have consciously shaped a vision of the streets as places where cars belong.
B. Indeed, the twenty-first century's apex predator is the automobile.
C. A fatal collision is an everyday phenomenon— the kind of death, it seems, that is always expected.
D. Cars prowl the streets, growling in revving ravenousness.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Automotive interests have consciously shaped a vision of the streets as places where cars belong.
B. Indeed, the twenty-first century's apex predator is the automobile.
C. A fatal collision is an everyday phenomenon— the kind of death, it seems, that is always expected.
D. Cars prowl the streets, growling in revving ravenousness.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A talks about automotive interests, which have carefully planted the idea in our minds that streets are where cars belong. We find a reference to cars and streets in sentence D, which says that “cars prowl the streets". However, neither sentence B, which describes the automobile as the 21st century’s “apex predator" nor sentence C, which talks of fatal collisions becoming an everyday phenomenon, is related to this idea.
Now, let’s consider the interesting description of the automobile in Sentence B declares as “the twenty-first century's apex predator". Why apex predator? An apex predator is one that sits on top of the food chain. This comparison of automobiles to apex predators draws our attention to automobiles as killers, the cause of fatal collisions on roads. Sentence C too talks of fatal collisions. So the link between sentence B and C is clear.
Now between sentences A and D, we see that D relates to the idea of cars as predators. It describes cars prowling streets, “growling in revving ravenousness". Indeed, D adds to sentence B in the description of cars as apex predators. BDC forms a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Sentence A talks about automotive interests, which have carefully planted the idea in our minds that streets are where cars belong. We find a reference to cars and streets in sentence D, which says that “cars prowl the streets". However, neither sentence B, which describes the automobile as the 21st century’s “apex predator" nor sentence C, which talks of fatal collisions becoming an everyday phenomenon, is related to this idea.
Now, let’s consider the interesting description of the automobile in Sentence B declares as “the twenty-first century's apex predator". Why apex predator? An apex predator is one that sits on top of the food chain. This comparison of automobiles to apex predators draws our attention to automobiles as killers, the cause of fatal collisions on roads. Sentence C too talks of fatal collisions. So the link between sentence B and C is clear.
Now between sentences A and D, we see that D relates to the idea of cars as predators. It describes cars prowling streets, “growling in revving ravenousness". Indeed, D adds to sentence B in the description of cars as apex predators. BDC forms a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence A.
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:- a)The care with which philosophers examine arguments for and against forms of biotechnology makes this an excellent primer on formulating and assessing moral arguments.
- b)Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why: what is wrong with re-engineering our nature?
- c)Breakthroughs in genetics present us with the promise that we will soon be able to prevent a host of debilitating diseases, and the predicament that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to enhance our genetic traits.
- d)To grapple with the ethics of enhancement, we need to confront questions that verge on theology, which is why modern philosophers and political theorists tend to shrink from them.
- e)One argument is that the drive for human perfection through genetics is objectionable as it represents a bid for mastery that fails to appreciate the gifts of human powers and achievements.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:
a)
The care with which philosophers examine arguments for and against forms of biotechnology makes this an excellent primer on formulating and assessing moral arguments.
b)
Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why: what is wrong with re-engineering our nature?
c)
Breakthroughs in genetics present us with the promise that we will soon be able to prevent a host of debilitating diseases, and the predicament that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to enhance our genetic traits.
d)
To grapple with the ethics of enhancement, we need to confront questions that verge on theology, which is why modern philosophers and political theorists tend to shrink from them.
e)
One argument is that the drive for human perfection through genetics is objectionable as it represents a bid for mastery that fails to appreciate the gifts of human powers and achievements.
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Impact Learning answered |
The sentences have been taken from Harvard's Justice, and have been modified considerably. Since a paragraph has not been directly taken here, the better way of elimination here would be to evaluate the major points of each sentence and see which one runs tangent to the discussion at hand. (During the examination, one must try both ways to solve: arranging and eliminating.)
1. Using the debate on biotechnology to evaluate moral arguments.
2. Why is bioengineering disputed?
3. The promise of bioengineering.
4. Ethics of bioengineering based on theology.
5. The theological argument.
We can see here that the last four sentences try to examine why bioengineering is disputed in spite of its huge potential. Then reasons are given about the question on its ethicality, and how it is closely associated with theology on the matter.
1 however runs tangential to the discussion. The main focus is bioengineering while 1 aims to shift the focus and use the debate on the matter as a stepping stone to reach another goal: evaluating/formulating moral arguments.
Hence, option 1 is the odd one out here.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Since birds are the modern descendants of dinosaurs, they are likely to have once had teeth instead of beaks.
B. However, 100 million years ago a diverse range of non-avian dinosaurs spouted all manner of plumage, and like modern birds, doubtless made a great deal of use of them, even if they could not fly.
C. This fact became known way back in 1861 when paleontologists discovered a bird fossil, about 150 million years old, now classified as Archaeopteryx, which had teeth.
D. Researchers have now published details of how avian edentulism occurred in one common bird ancestor more than 100 million years ago.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Since birds are the modern descendants of dinosaurs, they are likely to have once had teeth instead of beaks.
B. However, 100 million years ago a diverse range of non-avian dinosaurs spouted all manner of plumage, and like modern birds, doubtless made a great deal of use of them, even if they could not fly.
C. This fact became known way back in 1861 when paleontologists discovered a bird fossil, about 150 million years old, now classified as Archaeopteryx, which had teeth.
D. Researchers have now published details of how avian edentulism occurred in one common bird ancestor more than 100 million years ago.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Since birds are the modern descendants of dinosaurs, they are likely to have once had teeth instead of beaks.
B. However, 100 million years ago a diverse range of non-avian dinosaurs spouted all manner of plumage, and like modern birds, doubtless made a great deal of use of them, even if they could not fly.
C. This fact became known way back in 1861 when paleontologists discovered a bird fossil, about 150 million years old, now classified as Archaeopteryx, which had teeth.
D. Researchers have now published details of how avian edentulism occurred in one common bird ancestor more than 100 million years ago.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
Sentence A tells us that birds are modern descendants of dinosaurs and hence they are likely to have once had teeth.
Sentence C also talks of teeth, stating that “this fact" became known in 1861 with the discovery of Archaeopteryx, which had teeth. The fact referred to here is the one stated in sentence A, that birds once had teeth. So C follows A.
We now need to find the third sentence that fits in with C and A.
Sentence B says that non-avian dinosaurs sprouted feathers 100 million years ago.
Sentence D declares that researchers have discovered that avian edentulism, or loss of teeth, occurred in one common bird ancestor 100 million years ago.
It is clear that CAD makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Sentence A tells us that birds are modern descendants of dinosaurs and hence they are likely to have once had teeth.
Sentence C also talks of teeth, stating that “this fact" became known in 1861 with the discovery of Archaeopteryx, which had teeth. The fact referred to here is the one stated in sentence A, that birds once had teeth. So C follows A.
We now need to find the third sentence that fits in with C and A.
Sentence B says that non-avian dinosaurs sprouted feathers 100 million years ago.
Sentence D declares that researchers have discovered that avian edentulism, or loss of teeth, occurred in one common bird ancestor 100 million years ago.
It is clear that CAD makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence B.
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Inflation, which increases nominal but not real wages, is assumed to trick workers into accepting a lower remuneration for their services; it is thus an indirect wage cut that helps prevent an increase in unemployment.
B. An economic concept that serves as the linchpin for monetary policy makers is that wages are quite inflexible in a market economy, so unemployment is bound to shoot up whenever workers refuse to accept lower wages.
C. The stagflation of the 1970s proved quite convincingly that high unemployment and high inflation can very well co-exist, and given that wages may not be as rigid as many economists assume, any effort to micromanage the economy may well be a fool’s errand.
D. While framing monetary policies, central bank chiefs keep this inverse relationship in mind, trying to maintain a non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment, which is the unemployment rate at which inflation too is just under control.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Inflation, which increases nominal but not real wages, is assumed to trick workers into accepting a lower remuneration for their services; it is thus an indirect wage cut that helps prevent an increase in unemployment.
B. An economic concept that serves as the linchpin for monetary policy makers is that wages are quite inflexible in a market economy, so unemployment is bound to shoot up whenever workers refuse to accept lower wages.
C. The stagflation of the 1970s proved quite convincingly that high unemployment and high inflation can very well co-exist, and given that wages may not be as rigid as many economists assume, any effort to micromanage the economy may well be a fool’s errand.
D. While framing monetary policies, central bank chiefs keep this inverse relationship in mind, trying to maintain a non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment, which is the unemployment rate at which inflation too is just under control.
Four sentences related to a topic are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.
A. Inflation, which increases nominal but not real wages, is assumed to trick workers into accepting a lower remuneration for their services; it is thus an indirect wage cut that helps prevent an increase in unemployment.
B. An economic concept that serves as the linchpin for monetary policy makers is that wages are quite inflexible in a market economy, so unemployment is bound to shoot up whenever workers refuse to accept lower wages.
C. The stagflation of the 1970s proved quite convincingly that high unemployment and high inflation can very well co-exist, and given that wages may not be as rigid as many economists assume, any effort to micromanage the economy may well be a fool’s errand.
D. While framing monetary policies, central bank chiefs keep this inverse relationship in mind, trying to maintain a non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment, which is the unemployment rate at which inflation too is just under control.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Method of solving this Question from Sentence Elimination:
The link between sentences A and B is the reference to lower wages/remuneration in each.
Sentence A states that inflation “is assumed to trick workers into accepting a lower remuneration" and calls inflation “an indirect wage cut that helps prevent an increase in unemployment". That is, an increase in inflation prevents an increase in unemployment.
Sentence B too refers to wages, noting that they are inflexible in a market economy. Unemployment goes up when there is a situation where workers have to accept lower wages.
A follows B. Wages are inflexible. Unemployment goes up when wages have to be reduced. However, inflation tricks workers into accepting lower wages for their services, thereby preventing an increase in unemployment.
Now, sentence C declares any effort to micromanage the economy as a “fool’s errand", based on two points. One, that the stagflation of the 1970s proved that both high unemployment and high inflation can co-exist. Two, wages may not be as rigid as many economists assume. The ideas put forth in sentence C do not seem to relate to sentences B and A, both of which refer to inflation as a possible means of preventing an increase in unemployment.
Sentence D, on the other hand, talks of “this inverse relationship" which central banks keep in mind while framing monetary policies. BAD makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
The link between sentences A and B is the reference to lower wages/remuneration in each.
Sentence A states that inflation “is assumed to trick workers into accepting a lower remuneration" and calls inflation “an indirect wage cut that helps prevent an increase in unemployment". That is, an increase in inflation prevents an increase in unemployment.
Sentence B too refers to wages, noting that they are inflexible in a market economy. Unemployment goes up when there is a situation where workers have to accept lower wages.
A follows B. Wages are inflexible. Unemployment goes up when wages have to be reduced. However, inflation tricks workers into accepting lower wages for their services, thereby preventing an increase in unemployment.
Now, sentence C declares any effort to micromanage the economy as a “fool’s errand", based on two points. One, that the stagflation of the 1970s proved that both high unemployment and high inflation can co-exist. Two, wages may not be as rigid as many economists assume. The ideas put forth in sentence C do not seem to relate to sentences B and A, both of which refer to inflation as a possible means of preventing an increase in unemployment.
Sentence D, on the other hand, talks of “this inverse relationship" which central banks keep in mind while framing monetary policies. BAD makes a cogent paragraph.
The question is " Choose the Sentence that does not fit in "
Hence, the answer is Sentence C.
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