Directions (Q. 1-5): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) It was completely wet and useless now.
(B) He therefore did not think it was necessary to delay joining the battle to repair it.
(C) The Indian navy thus suffered a defeat because a small leak was neglected.
(D) An Indian Captain received a report from his men that the ship had sprung a leak.
(E) The ship reached the scene of the battle in time but unfortunately it was found that seawater had got into the gunpowder.
(F) It was only a minor one though.
1. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
2. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
3. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
4. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) B 2) C 3) D 4) E 5) F
5. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
Answers Answer: DFBEAC 1. 4 2. 1 3. 2 4. 5 5. 2