Correct answer: B. abdc
Explanation:
Part A: “She danced with joy”
Main Action:
The sentence begins with “She danced with joy,” which describes the main action and emotional response of the subject.
Rule: The main action usually comes first, followed by the cause or reason for that action.
Part B: “that she had topped”
Reason for the Action:
Next, we explain why she danced with joy — “that she had topped.”
Rule: After describing the main action, we typically explain the cause or reason for that action.
Part D: “the board examination.”
Specific Detail:
“the board examination” provides more specific information about what she topped.
Rule: After introducing the reason (that she topped), we usually follow with further clarification or details.
Part C: “when she found out”
Time Reference:
Finally, “when she found out” gives us the time frame when the event took place.
Rule: Time expressions usually come at the end of the sentence to show when the action happened.
Additional Notes:
• The sequence abdc logically presents the action (dancing with joy), the reason (topping the exam), the specific detail (the board exam), and the time when it occurred (when she found out).
• The other options do not follow a smooth or natural flow of events.

Correct answer: C. ACBD

The sentence is:
She danced with joy when she found out that she had topped the board examination.

Explanation:

Part A: “She danced with joy”
Main Action:
This introduces the subject’s reaction of joy. It sets up the main action of the sentence.

Part C: “when she found out”
Subordinate Clause (Time):
This follows the main action and introduces the time when the reaction occurred. It uses “when” to connect the reaction to the cause.

Part B: “that she had topped”
Subordinate Clause (Content):
This follows “found out” and specifies what she discovered. It explains the reason for her joy.

Part D: “the board examination.”
Object/Complement:
This completes the clause by specifying what she had topped. It provides the necessary object to complete the meaning.

Additional Notes:

The sequence ACBD flows naturally, starting with the main action, followed by the time clause, the content of what she found out, and finally the specific examination.

Other options either place parts in an unnatural order or break the logical flow of cause and effect.

Correct answer: C. ADCB

The sentence is:
I was certain that subordinates would not be allowed to attend the management meeting.

Explanation:

Part A: “I was certain”
Main Clause:
This introduces the subject’s certainty about something. It sets up the main idea of the sentence.

Part D: “that subordinates would not”
Subordinate Clause:
This follows the main clause and introduces what the subject was certain about. It sets up the negative condition regarding subordinates.

Part C: “be allowed to attend”
Verb Phrase:
This completes the subordinate clause by stating what subordinates would not be allowed to do.

Part B: “the management meeting.”
Object/Complement:
This specifies the event that subordinates would not be allowed to attend. It completes the sentence logically.

Additional Notes:

The sequence ADCB flows naturally, starting with the main clause, followed by the subordinate clause, the verb phrase, and finally the object.

Other options either break the logical flow or place parts in an unnatural order.

Correct answer: B. QRSP

The sentence is:
At least five persons were killed and 32 injured early today when a passenger train rammed into a stationary goods train.

Explanation:

Part Q: “at least five persons were killed and 32 injured”
Main Fact:
The sentence begins with the main fact about casualties and injuries. In news reporting, the most important information comes first. This sets up the core event of the sentence.

Part R: “when a passenger train rammed into”
Cause/Event:
After stating the result, the sentence introduces the cause using “when.” This explains what led to the casualties and injuries.

Part S: “a stationary goods train”
Completion of Cause:
This completes the phrase “rammed into” by specifying what the passenger train collided with. It provides the necessary object to complete the action.

Part P: “early today”
Time Adverbial:
This gives the time of the incident. In English, time expressions often come at the end of the sentence, especially when the main clause is already complete.

Additional Notes:

The sequence QRSP flows logically, starting with the main result, followed by the cause, the object of the collision, and finally the time.

Other options either place the time first or start with the cause, which makes the sentence less direct and less suitable for a news context.

Correct answer: D. SPRQ
The sentence is:
A policeman cannot afford to abide by the strict letters of the law if he has to do well.
Explanation:
Part S: “cannot afford”
Main Verb Phrase:
This connects the subject “A policeman” to what he is unable to do. It sets up the negative condition.
Part P: “to abide”
Infinitive Verb:
This follows “cannot afford” and introduces the action that the policeman cannot do. It begins the infinitive phrase.
Part R: “by the strict letters of the law”
Prepositional Phrase:
This completes the verb phrase “abide by” by specifying what the policeman cannot strictly follow.
Part Q: “if he has to do well”
Conditional Clause:
This adds a condition explaining why he cannot strictly abide by the law. It provides the context or reason.
Additional Notes:
• The sequence SPRQ flows logically, starting with the main verb phrase, followed by the infinitive, the object of the action, and finally the condition.
• Other options either place parts in an unnatural order or break the logical flow of cause and effect.

Correct answer: c. ACBD

The sentence is:
The managing director was not interested in listening to her explanation about why profits were lessening.

Explanation:

Part A: “The managing director”
Subject:
This introduces the main subject of the sentence. It names the person being talked about.

Part C: “was not interested”
Main Verb Phrase:
This follows the subject and states the managing director’s attitude or feeling. It gives the core meaning of the sentence.

Part B: “in listening to her”
Prepositional Phrase:
This follows “interested” and specifies what the managing director was not interested in doing. It completes the verb phrase.

Part D: “explanation about why profits were lessening.”
Object/Complement:
This provides the specific content of what she was explaining. It adds detail and completes the sentence.

Additional Notes:

The sequence ACBD flows naturally, starting with the subject, followed by the main verb phrase, the activity he was not interested in, and finally the object of that activity.

Other options either place parts in an unnatural order or break the logical flow of the sentence.

Correct answer: c. BADC

The sentence is:
A swathe of the white stuff lay across the track in front of us and the dirt track reappeared stretching for maybe fifteen metres before it petered out.

Explanation:

Part B: “lay across the track in front of us”
Main Verb Phrase:
This part follows the subject “A swathe of the white stuff” and describes its position. It gives the main action of the sentence.

Part A: “stretching for maybe fifteen metres”
Participial Phrase:
This follows the main clause and describes how the swathe extended. It adds detail about its length.

Part D: “before it petered out”
Time Clause:
This explains when or how the swathe ended. It provides a logical conclusion to the description.

Part C: “and the dirt track reappeared”
Coordinated Clause:
This adds a new but related idea, showing what happened after the swathe ended.

Additional Notes:

The sequence BADC flows naturally, starting with the main action of the swathe, followed by its extension, its ending, and finally the reappearance of the track.

Other options either place parts in an unnatural order or break the logical progression of description.

Correct answer: 2, 1, 4, 3

The sentence is:
Too many cases still lie pending because it wasn’t confirmed that the accused really is the convict.

Explanation:

Part 2: “Too many cases still lie”
Main Clause: This introduces the subject and the main action, stating that many cases remain unresolved.

Part 1: “pending because it wasn’t”
Connective Phrase: This follows the main clause and explains the reason for the pending status, linking to the subordinate clause.

Part 4: “confirmed that the accused really”
Subordinate Clause: This continues the reason by introducing what needs to be confirmed about the accused.

Part 3: “is the convict”
Complement: This completes the subordinate clause by stating what needs to be confirmed about the accused.

Additional Notes:

The sequence 2, 1, 4, 3 flows logically, starting with the main clause, followed by the reason, the confirmation, and finally the conclusion about the accused.

Other sequences would break the logical flow or place parts in an unnatural order.

Correct answer: d. 3, 2, 4, 1

The sentence is:
Salman Khan has a fan following greater than some of the best-paid sports persons in our country.

Explanation:

Part 3: “Salman Khan has a fan”
Subject and Main Clause: This introduces the subject and the main idea of the sentence.

Part 2: “following greater than some”
Comparison Phrase: This follows the subject and starts the comparative statement.

Part 4: “of the best-paid sports person in”
Prepositional Phrase: This completes the comparison by specifying what the fan following is greater than.

Part 1: “our country”
Place/Location: This ends the sentence by specifying the context or location.

Additional Notes:

The sequence 3, 2, 4, 1 flows logically, starting with the subject, followed by the comparison, the object of comparison, and finally the location.

Other sequences either break the logical flow or place parts in an unnatural order.

Correct answer: b. 3, 4, 2, 1
Explanation:
Part 3: “every year many students from”
Subject and Time Reference:
The sentence begins with “every year many students from” to introduce the subject (students) and the time frame (every year).
Rule: Time expressions like “every year” are commonly placed at the beginning to set the temporal context.
Part 4: “all over the country”
Location:
Next, we specify where these students come from — “all over the country.”
Rule: After introducing the subject, the location or scope of the subject is usually provided for clarity.
Part 2: “appear the SSC examination”
Main Action:
Now, we describe the main action the students perform — “appear the SSC examination.” This tells us what the students are doing.
Rule: After setting up the subject and location, we describe the action or event.
Part 1: “held on all India basis”
Details about the Event:
Finally, we provide further context for the SSC examination — “held on all India basis.” This explains how the examination is conducted.
Rule: After describing the action, we complete the idea by providing additional details about the event.
Additional Notes:
• The sequence 3, 4, 2, 1 logically introduces the subject, describes where they come from, what they do, and adds details about the examination.
• The other options do not follow a natural or grammatically correct flow.