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    Directions : A set of sentences is given, which when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. P is the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph. It is divided up into parts jumbled up in any random order. First rearrange the parts to form a logical and coherent sentence and then arrange the remaining sentences to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions. P. Britain's Coventry University has been (A)/Indian universities and research centres (B)/establishing its research partnerships with (C)/over the recent years, (D)/working towards developing and (E)/ Q. "It is also about research with a purpose - not to carry out just any research, but to ensure that there is a 'customer' for the research that is conducted." R. "The University is trying to focus on building links with like-minded universities in India, which equip students for the world of work, not just focusing on academic excellence but also the transferable skills that are needed in the workplace," says Professor Dashwood. S. A delegation from the university, led by Professor Richard Dashwood, deputy vice-chancellor of research, was recently in Chennai to promote the identification and growth of partnerships in all areas of the university's research enterprise and innovation interest. T. These include business, engineering, computing, health, life sciences, arts and humanities projects. U. Hence, the research would be increasingly focused on those areas that deliver a global impact, as Coventry seeks to ensure that it distinguishes itself around its high quality level of international engagement.

    For statement P, what will be the correct sequence?

    A BCAED Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B DEACB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C DAECB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ADCBE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E BEACD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    DAECB is the correct sequence. A contains the present perfect continuous construction of HAS+BEEN, hence E follows A as it contains verb in the continuous form. C follows E as ESTABLISHING is parallel to DEVELOPING. B follows A as it acts it begins with a noun phrase, which acts as the object of the preposition WITH. The only fragment remaining is D which does not fit at the end, hence it would be the starting fragment. "Over the recent years, Britain's Coventry University has been working towards developing and establishing its research partnerships with Indian universities and research centres."

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