Question

    Five statements are given below labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and

    5. Among these, four statements are in a logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.
    A In the world of engineering, the least productive and effective engineers are givers. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B In one study, when more than 160 professional engineers in California rated one another on help given and received, the least successful engineers were those who gave more than they received. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They were so concerned about what was best for them that they were not willing to sell aggressively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D These givers had the worst objective scores in their firm for the number of tasks, technical reports, and drawings completed – not to mention errors made, deadlines missed, and money wasted. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Going out of their way to help others prevented them from getting their own work done. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the second sentence, GIVING is being talked about and in the fourth sentence, the people who are giving are being talked about. Hence, third id the odd sentence.

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