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The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. QSPR

Key Points

• The part (Q) – "whereas traditional fairy tales" – correctly introduces the contrastive clause and is the natural beginning of the sentence.
• It is logically followed by (S) – "were designed for the entertainment" – which completes the verb phrase and tells us their original purpose.
• Next comes (P) – "of children they also contain deeply embedded" – which links the idea that, apart from entertaining children, these tales have something more.
• Finally, (R) – "moral lessons that are relevant-even for adults" – completes the idea by specifying what they contain, making the full sentence meaningful and grammatically correct.

Thus, the correct rearranged sentence is:

"Whereas traditional fairy tales were designed for the entertainment of children they also contain deeply embedded moral lessons that are relevant-even for adults."

Additional Information

• Option 1 (RPQS): Starting with "moral lessons that are relevant-even for adults" makes the sentence look like a fragment and leaves the contrast and subject unclear at the beginning.
• Option 2 (QSRP): This disturbs the logical flow after stating the purpose; placing "moral lessons" too late makes the sentence feel awkward.
• Option 3 (RPSQ): Beginning with "moral lessons" and then jumping to "of children they also contain deeply embedded" creates a confusing and grammatically unsound opening.
• Option 4 (QSPR): is correct because it maintains a smooth progression: introduction of the tales (Q), their purpose (S), the shift to an additional quality (P), and finally, the nature of that quality (R).

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. QPSR

Key Points

• The sentence begins with "that sporting activities are an integral part" which is correctly indicated by part (Q).
• Following "Q," the phrase "of school education is an ineluctable truth" (P) logically continues the sequence, explaining the subject of the sentence.
• The next part, "that underscores the learning process and contributes" starts elaborating on the importance of these activities, indicated by (S).
• Ending with "meaningfully towards the overall growth of a student" (R) completes the sentence by describing the significance of the activities.

Therefore, the correct answer is QPSR.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (QSRP): This option starts with "that sporting activities are an integral part that underscores the learning process and contributes" but places "meaningfully towards the overall growth of a student" earlier, which disrupts the logical flow.
• Option 3 (RPSQ): This option starts with "meaningfully towards the overall growth of a student" which is an incorrect start to the sentence.
• Option 4 (QSPR): This option places "of school education is an ineluctable truth" at a later position, disrupting the structure of the sentence.

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. QSPR

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the phrase "The beneficial outcome of," which is correctly indicated by part (Q).
• Following this, "a virtuous life is peace of mind and contentment" (QS) continues the logical sequence, making it clear what the outcome is.
• The next part, "on account of a life lived" continues the explanation further, which is indicated by (P).
• Ending with "well without retribution or rebuke" (R) completes the sentence by providing additional details about how the life was lived.

Therefore, the correct answer is QSPR.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (SRQP): This option starts with "is peace of mind and contentment," which disrupts the flow and clarity of the sentence.
• Option 2 (SPQR): This option starts with "a virtuous life is peace of mind on account of a life lived," which makes the sentence structure awkward and unclear.
• Option 4 (QSRP): This option starts with "The beneficial outcome of a virtuous life is peace of mind and contentment well without retribution or rebuke," which disrupts the clarity around the description of contentment.

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. SQRP

Key Points

• The sentence logically begins with "it is widely believed that the parliamentary system differs" which is (S).
• The next part, "from a non-parliamentary system," which is (Q), follows S to continue the comparison logically.
• The next part, "in as much as the former is" (R), explains how the two systems differ.
• Finally, "more representative than the latter" (P) completes the sentence, concluding the comparison.

Therefore, the correct answer is SQRP.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (SPQR): This option creates an illogical sequence starting with "it is widely believed that the parliamentary system differs more representative than the latter," which is incomplete and grammatically incorrect.
• Option 3 (RSPQ): This option begins with "in as much as the former is it is widely believed that the parliamentary system differs," which disrupts the logical flow of the sentence.
• Option 4 (PSRQ): This option starts with "more representative than the latter it is widely believed that the parliamentary system differs," which results in a fragmented and confusing structure.

The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. SRQP

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the conditional clause "when service is done for," which is correctly indicated by part (S).
• Following the preposition "for," the reasons or motives must be listed. Part (R) ("exhibition or for fear of public opinion") logically completes this thought (SR).
• The next part, "it stunts the person offering the same and," starts the main clause by explaining the negative impact of such service, indicated by part (Q).
• Ending with "crushes the spirit behind the service" (P) completes the logical flow by providing the second consequence linked by the conjunction "and" in part (Q).

Therefore, the correct sequence is SRQP.

Additional Information

• Sequence PQRS: This starts with the result "crushes the spirit," making the following parts grammatically disconnected and redundant.
• Sequence RQPS: This starts with the motives "exhibition or for fear..." without a preceding verb or context, leading to an incomplete thought.
• Sequence QPSR: This places the conjunction "and" at the start of the relationship without a preceding clause, making the sentence structure collapse.

The correct answer is 'any further'.

Key Points

• The phrase "any further" is commonly used to denote progress or extent in situations involving comparison or prediction.
• In this context, the sentence compares the progress of the individual in their studies to what was predicted.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are either incomplete or grammatically unsuitable for the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "It does not look like he is going any further in his studies than what was predicted by his school principal."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "further" is not specific enough in this context and lacks the emphasis provided by "any."
• Option 3: "farther" is typically used for physical distances, making it less appropriate here.
• Option 4: "any farther" is incorrect because "farther" refers to physical distances, not progress in studies.

The correct answer is 'Among'.

Key Points

• The preposition "Among" is used to describe a situation where something happens within a group or in the middle of a set of things or people.
• The sentence implies that the thief made a quiet getaway during the confusion, which involves a group or collective scenario, making "Among" the most appropriate choice.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect in this context as they do not fit the grammatical or contextual requirement of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "Among all the confusion the thief made a quiet getaway."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Amongst" is generally considered an archaic or poetic form of "Among" and is less commonly used in modern English.
• Option 3: "Amidst" is used to describe being surrounded by or in the middle of something but does not fit as naturally in this specific sentence structure.
• Option 4: "Amid" is also used to describe being in the middle of something but is less appropriate in this context than "Among."

The correct answer is 'special'.

Key Points

• The word "special" is the most suitable choice because it describes the expertise or unique skill of the surgeon.
• The sentence emphasizes the surgeon's exceptional ability, which makes "special" the correct option.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect as they either do not fit the context or are grammatically inappropriate in this case.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "The intricate operation on the patient required the expertise of a/an special surgeon."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "especial" is not commonly used in modern English and does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "specialist" is incorrect because it would imply a specific field of specialization rather than the general meaning of expertise.
• Option 4: "specialised" is incorrect because it implies a specific focus rather than a general sense of expertise.

The correct answer is 'fewer than'.

Key Points

• The phrase "fewer than" is used when referring to countable plural nouns.
• In this sentence, "students" is a countable noun, so "fewer" is required to indicate a smaller quantity. Additionally, "than" is the correct conjunction used for making comparisons.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "There are fewer than thirty students inside the classroom at any time."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "less than" is incorrect because "less" is properly used with uncountable or singular mass nouns (e.g., less water, less time).
• Option 3: "less then" is incorrect due to the misuse of "less" with a countable noun, and because "then" is an adverb of time, not a conjunction for comparison.
• Option 4: "fewer then" is incorrect because "then" is used to indicate time or sequence, whereas "than" is necessary to make a numerical comparison.

The correct answer is 'stranded'.

Key Points

• The word "stranded" refers to being left helpless or in a position from which one cannot leave.
• In the given sentence, the vehicles are immobile due to a sudden landslide, making "stranded" the most appropriate choice.
• Option 1: "stationery" is incorrect because it refers to writing materials; the term for being immobile is "stationary."
• Option 2: "stationed" is incorrect because it implies that the vehicles were intentionally placed or assigned to a spot, which is not the case here.
• Option 4: "straggle" is incorrect as it refers to moving slowly or being spread out, which does not fit the scenario.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "There are many stranded vehicles on the highway due to a sudden landslide."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "stationery" refers to paper, envelopes, and other office materials.
• Option 2: "stationed" is typically used to describe someone or something assigned to a specific location for a purpose, which does not align with the context here.
• Option 4: "straggle" describes slow or scattered movement, which does not fit the description of vehicles being stuck.