ORDERING OF SENTENCES QUIZ

Directions: In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning. The
middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for
the four sentences.

1. S1: Smoke oozed up between the planks.

P: Passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship.
Q: The rising gale fanned the smoldering fire.
R: Everyone now knew there was fire on board.
S: Flames broke out here and there.
S6: Most people bore the shock bravely.
The proper sequence should be:
A. SRQP
B. QPSR
C. RSPQ
D. QSRP

2. S1: Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy.

P: There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the island of Venice.
Q: In this city there are no motor cars, no horses, no buses.
R: These small islands are near one another.
S: It is not an island but a hundred and seventeen islands.
S6: This is because Venice has no streets.
The Proper sequence should be:
A. PQRS
B. PRQS
C. SRPQ
D. PQSR

3. S1: Forecasting the weather has always been a difficult business.

P: During a period of drought, streams and rivers dried up, the cattle died from thirst and were ruined.
Q: Many different things affect the weather and we have to study them carefully to make accurate forecast.
R: Ancient Egyptians had no need of weather in the Nile Valley hardly ever changes.
S: In early times, when there were no instruments, such as thermometer or the barometer, man looked for tell-tale signs in the
sky.
S6: He made his forecasts by watching flights of the birds or the way smoke rose from fire.
The Proper sequence should be:
A. PRQS
B. QPRS
C. QRPS
D. SPQR
4. S1: The heart is pump of life.
P: They have even succeeded in heart transplants.
Q: Nowadays surgeons are able to stop a patients heart and carry out complicated operations.
R: A few years ago it was impossible to operate on a patient whose heart was not working properly.
S: If heart stops we die in about five minutes.
S6: All this was made possible by the invention of heart-lung machine.
The Proper sequence should be:
A. SRQP
B. SPRQ
C. SQPR
D. SRPQ
5. S1: But how does a new word get into the dictionary?
P: When a new dictionary is being edited, a lexicographer collects all the alphabetically arranged citation slips for a particular
word.
Q: The dictionary makers notice it and make a note of it on a citation slip.
R: The moment new word is coined, it usually enter the spoken language.
S: The word then passes from the realm of hearing to the realm of writing.
S6: He sorts them according to their grammatical function, and carefully writes a definition.
The Proper sequence should be:
A. PQRS
B. PRSQ
C. RQPS
D. RSQP

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph.

1.
(A) It causes a lot of physical problems especially for our eyes, body and mind.
(B) Such a lifestyle makes man lazy and excessively dependent on machines.
(C) Innovative products such as computers, laptops, mobile phones,
(D) Harmful radiation causes various terminal diseases.
(E) Technology has advanced rapidly and man cannot seem to live without it now.
(F) iPads have made things easier for us, but it also has its disadvantages.

Which of the following options is the correct arrangement?

A) E C B A D F B) E C F A D B
C) D C B A E F D) D E B A C F

2. Choose the correct order

1) is 2) at 3) TV 4) film 5) midnight 6) a 7) on 8) great 9) There

A) 9, 1, 6, 8, 7, 4, 3, 2, 5 B) 9, 1, 6, 8, 4, 7, 3, 5, 3
C) 9, 1, 6, 8, 4, 7, 3, 2, 5 D) 9, 6, 1, 8, 4, 7, 3, 2, 5

Instruction: Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well-organized paragraph.
1.
A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments like real estate, stocks and money instruments like bonds and
trust funds.
B. It is always best to expand money to different investment wheels.
C. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket.
D. He should always consider the risks involved in investing his money.

CBAD 2. CBDA 3. CDAB 4. CDBA

2.
A. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve as web domains.
B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays.
C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business.
D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the internet.

BDAC 2. BADC 3. BACD 4. BDCA

3.
A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember and registering a domain name is the usual priority.
B. Designing a layout will come after that.
C. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are required to keep your site active.
D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content in the World Wide Web.

ABCD 2. ADBC 3. ACBD 4. ADCB

4.
A. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective.
B. Another way is watching English movies and TV shows particularly with English subtitles.
C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and magazines is just among the helpful ways.
D. There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency.

DCBA 2. DACB 3. DABC 4. DCAB

5.
A. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have many dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.

BDAC 2. BCDA 3. BADC 4. BCAD

6.
A. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are required, proof of financial capacity may be required for visa application.
B. Many Filipinos rejoiced hearing that good news.
C. The Bureau of Immigration announced recently that proof of financial capacity is not a primary requirement at the airport.
D. Positive points go to the bureau for this.

CBAD 2. CADB 3. CABD 4. CBDA

7.
A. This will be one of your tickets to land a job in the government.
B. That is why many people apply to take the Career Service examination.
C. If you passed the exam, you will get a certificate of eligibility.
D. Career Service Eligibility is a major requirement to apply for a job position in the government.

DCBA 2. DBAC 3. DBCA 4. DCAB

8.
A. Your passport will arrive in 7 days if you choose the rush processing.
B. Getting a passport is faster nowadays.
C. Now, it only takes about 10 working days.
D. Compared before, it would take about a month for the regular processing.

BCAD 2. BDCA 3. BADC 4. BACD

9.
A. Facebook has been the number one social network in the web and the world for quite long now.
B. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating social presence in the internet.
C. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought Instagram, one of the fastest growing photo sharing networks.
D. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a leading instant chat platform like Kakaotalk.

ACBD 2. ABCD 3. ADCB 4. ADBC

10.
A. They will help you to purchase through zero-interest installment schemes.
B. Thus, you must be wise and pay in full if you want to avoid never-ending debts.
C. Credit cards are helpful if you know how and when to use them wisely.
D. However, they will produce interests from interests if you didn’t pay the whole amount at the due date.

CDBA 2. CABD 3. CDAB 4. CADB

Answers are in this page : Civil Service Exam Online Reviewer Answer Key
(3) CDAB
(2) BADC
(2) ADBC
(1) DCBA
(4) BCAD
(4) CBDA
(3) DBCA
(2) BDCA
(1) ACBD
(4) CADB

Create a coherent paragraph by arranging the sentences in logical order.

1.

Directions: Underline the topic sentence for each the paragraphs.

1. The heart weighs about 11 ounces and is the size of a clenched fist. The heart of a man performs at about 60 to 80 beats a minute. In
a year it beats some 40 million times. At each beat it takes in nearly a quarter of a pint of blood; in a single day it pumps 2,200 gallons
of blood, and in the course of a single lifetime about 56 million gallons. Is there any other engine capable of carrying on such heavy
work over such a long period of time without needing to be repaired? Obviously, the human heart is a small yet highly efficient piece
of equipment.

Directions: Read the following paragraphs carefully. Then select the most appropriate topic sentence for each of the paragraphs from
the choices provided.

1. Thousands of new people are born on our planet every day. The number of inhabitants in the world has already reached over six
billion. If the present growth rate remains unchecked, the world may soon face wide-spread starvation, poverty, and serious health
problems. __________________________________ (topic sentence).

A. Therefore, it is predicted that the world will face serious health problems in the near future.
B. The rapid growth of the world's human population is the most important problem the world needs to address.
C. One of the burning issues is the population explosion in third world countries.

2. _________________________________ (topic sentence). Arriving in the land below the Rio Grande River, the Spanish
conquistador Hernando Cortez was surprised to see the local inhabitants raising crops that included avocados, corn, garlic and nuts.
Onions, tomatoes, chili peppers and pumpkins were also grown in the rich soil. Irrigation systems were employed in some of the drier
regions. The Aztec farmers also were skillful in creating terraced gardens to make the most of the rainfall and to minimize soil
erosion. Evidence shows that they employed crop rotation as well as natural fertilizers to enhance the production of their farm
products.

A. The Aztecs of Mexico were a nation of accomplished farmers.

B. Hernando Cortez discovered farming in Mexico.
C. Mexico is blessed with rich farmland and an abundance of food products.

Directions: In the following paragraphs the topic sentence is italicized. Cross out the sentence or sentences that do not belong in the
paragraph. There may be one or more irrelevant sentences.
1. Another problem facing a number of elderly people is living on a reduced income. When they retire, old people may receive a
pension from their company or a benefit from the government. The amount of their monthly income is often significantly less than
they received when they were fully employed. All of a sudden, retirees find that they can no longer continue the life style that they had
become accustomed to, even if that life style was a modest one. Many find, after paying their monthly bills, that there is no money left
for a movie or dinner out. Of course, sometimes they cannot go out because of their health. They may have arthritis or rheumatism and
it is painful for them to move around. This can also limit their lifestyle. For some elderly people, however, the small amount of money
they receive will not even cover their monthly bills. They realize with horror that electricity, a telephone, and good food are luxuries
they can no longer afford. They resort to living in cold homes, and eating cheap food to make ends meet.

Directions. Rearrange the set of words in each of the following groups to make coherent sentences:
1. is better than prevention cure
2. forgive to human err is, to divine is
3. done what is be undone cannot
4. cat is when the mice the play away will
5. until never you a quit loser you are trying

Directions: Match the following topic sentences with the supporting details and frame coherent compositions(enter a, b, c, d):

Topic sentence Supporting Details

______1. Retired people can make their life interesting. A. They get professional advice and can make the right career decision. Besides, students
would become fully aware of all opportunities available to them.

______2. The problem of noise pollution is becoming severe these days. B. It can lead to severe backache and problems of eye sight. Besides, logging onto the
internet is not always easy and sometimes one has to spend a lot of time to access
information.

______3. It is a good idea for students to take the advice of career counsellors. C. To begin with, they can join a social club or take up a hobby. This gives them the
opportunity to meet people and also do something productive with their time.

______4. There are many arguments against using the internet. D. One way of solving this is by checking cars and motorbikes on a regular basis.
Another solution is to introduce high fines on motorists whose vehicles cause
excessive noise. This certainly decreases the number of cars and motorbikes which
disturb peace and tranquility.

Directions. Complete the following paragraphs by choosing the appropriate linking word:

1. as a result, however, but, likewise, though

Indians honor the institution of marriage, ________recently there has been a big increase in the divorce rate. These days men and
women seek divorce on flimsy grounds. _________there is tremendous social pressure on couples to stay together they seem to prefer
independence to married life. People have started accepting it as a reality of modern life. _______ our society is going through a
transition. ________, many social analysts think that high divorce rate is not in the best interest of our society in the long run.

2. next, for example, however, secondly, finally, thirdly

Linking words help us in many ways in writing. ________, they help us in presenting our ideas in a meaningful way. ________, they
help us to introduce and develop the main idea of the paragraph. ________, they help us to illustrate and add supporting details.
_________, they help us in moving from one idea to another by binding one sentence with another. , they help us to understand the
ideas presented in the paragraph. _________, u
sing too many linking words ruins the structure and coherence of the paragraph.

Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

In a compare and contrast paragraph, you write about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, things, or
ideas.

Example:
Write a paragraph comparing the weather in Vancouver and Halifax.

The following words can help you to write a good compare and contrast paragraph:

Similarities Example

is similar to Spring weather in Vancouver is similar to spring weather in Halifax.

both Both Vancouver and Halifax have rain in the spring.
also Halifax also has a rainy spring season.
too Halifax has a rainy spring season, too.
as well As well, Halifax has rainy spring season.
Differences Example

on the other hand On the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax.
however However, winter is much colder in Halifax.
but Vancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one.
in contrast to In contrast to Vancouver, Halifax has a cold winter.
differs from Halifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter.
while While Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.
unlike Unlike Halifax, Vancouver doesn't get much snow.