S1: The press enables us to know about the world and happenings around us. P: It governs the current ideas in the country and controls the course of events. Q: There is no doubt that the newspaper is the only teacher of the common man. R: It is indeed the mouthpiece of the people. S: It is feared that in the absence of the press, government would be less responsible, the judge less honest and civil servant lees efficient. S6: While moulding it mends and mending it moulds the public opinion. The Proper sequence should be:

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S1: It is regrettable that there is widespread corruption in the country at all levels. P: So there is hardly anything that the government can do about it. Q: And there are graft and other malpractices too. R: The impression that corruption is a universal phenomenon persists and the people do not cooperate in checking this evil. S: Recently several offenders were brought to book, but they were not given deterrent punishment. S6: This is indeed a tragedy of great magnitude. The Proper sequence should be:

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S1: The December dance and music season in Madras is like the annual tropical cyclone. P: A few among the new aspirants dazzle with the colour of youth, like fresh saplings. Q: It rains an abundance of music for over a fortnight. R: Thick clouds of expectation charge the atmosphere with voluminous advertisements. S: At the end of it one is left with the feeling that the music of only those artists seasoned by careful nurturing, stands tall like well rooted trees. S6: Many a hastily planted shrub gets washed away in the storm. The Proper sequence should be:

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In each question, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered S1 and S6 respectively. The rest of the passage is split into four parts. These four sentences are jumbled. Read the sentences and identify their correct and logical order. S1: Moncure Conway devoted his life to two great objects : freedom of thought, and freedom of the individual.P: They threaten both kinds of freedom.Q: But something also has been lost.R: There are now dangers, somewhat different in form from those of the past ages.S: In regard to both these objects, something has been gained since his time.S6: Unless a vigorous and vigilant public opinion can be aroused in defence of them, there will be much less of both a hundred years hence than there is now.The Proper sequence should be:

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S1: For decades, American society has been calling a melting pot. P : Differences remained - in appearence, mannerisms, customs, speech, religion and more. Q : The term has long been a cliche and half-truth. R : But homogenisation was never acheived. S : Yes, immigrants from diverse cultures and traditions did cast off vestiges of their native lands and become almost imperceptibly woven in to the American fabric. S6: In recent years, such differences accentuated by the arrival of immigrants from Asia and other parts of the world in the United States - have become something to celebrate and to nurture. The Proper sequence should be:

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S1: For a conversation to be stimulating and sustained, the participants must be active talkers as well as active listeners. P: This is usually unnecessary, confusing and even boring to your partner. Q: Some people feel that they have to give long-winded explanations of their views. R: Make a point of throwing the conversational ball to the other person after you have presented your ideas in an abridged form. S: Be sure to do both in conversation. S6: It's better to paint the big picture first, and if your partner wants to know more, you can always fill in with details. The Proper sequence should be:

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In each question, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered S1 and S6 respectively. The rest of the passage is split into four parts. These four sentences are jumbled. Read the sentences and identify their correct and logical order. S1: All the land was covered by the ocean.P : The leading god fought the monster, killed it and chopped its body in to two halves.Q : A terrible monster prevented the gods from separating the land from the water.R : The god made the sky out of the upper part of the body and ornamented it with stars.S : The god created the earth from the lower part, grew plants on it and populated it with animals.S6: The god moulded the first people out of clay according to his own image and mind.The Proper sequence should be:

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In each question, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered S1 and S6 respectively. The rest of the passage is split into four parts. These four sentences are jumbled. Read the sentences and identify their correct and logical order. S1: Of course, it is silly to try to overcome fears that keep us from destroying ourselves.P: This is sensible.Q: You wait until it is out of the way before crossing.R: You need some fears to keep you from doing foolish things.S: You are afraid of an automobile coming rapidly down the street you wish to cross.S6: The only fears you need to avoid are silly fears which prevent you from doing what you should do.The Proper sequence should be:

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S1: Progress and success are attained in slow degrees. P: But slow progress makes us grow impatient, disheartened and discouraged. Q: The general tendency is to find fault with the system. R: It is for this reason that people condemn and criticise the government. S: People expect miracles and nothing short of a magical transformation can convince them. S6: However, we must realise the truth that perfection is attained in slow proportions to the amount of labour put in by us. The Proper sequence should be:

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