Question
Which of the following is the third sentence of the
passage? Directions :Â Five statements are given below, which are jumbled in any random order. These statements will form a coherent and meaningful paragraph, when arranged in the correct sequence. Arrange the sentences in the right order and answer the questions that follow. (a) The passive nature of their investment also allows them to enter or exit a stock at will and with ease. (b) Their investments typically include equities, bonds and mutual funds. (c) They are generally not active shareholders and do not exert any control over the companies whose shares they hold. (d) Foreign portfolio investors have been on a selling spree in India. (e) These are investors who invest funds in markets outside of their home turf.Solution
The correct order of the sentences is d, e, b, c and a . Here, d introduces whom we are talking about. Hence, it is the first sentence of the passage. The second sentence is e . It further says who these investors are. The third sentence is b . We can understand that a follows c. c talks about how these people invest indirectly and a follows that passive investment. Before c should be b . It is perfect to follow e .
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