Verbal Ability Test Questions


Q.  The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph.

A) It is not as severely shortened as note-making.
B) Summarising follows note making.
C) If the main points are to be reported we present a summary.
D) The purpose of note-making is usually for one’s own personal reference.


a. ABCD
b. DCAB
c. BCAD
d. BDCA


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