Question

    In the questions given below, a sentence has been divided

    into four fragments (A), (B), (C) and (D) and is arranged (not necessarily in the correct order). You have to find the correct order of arrangement from the options given below. If the sentence is correct in its original form, select option 5 as your answer. of place among the bulk carriers and (A)/ the vessel, sized somewhere between a (B)/ container ships that dot the ever-busy port (C)/ ship and a boat looks decidedly out (D)/
    A BDAC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B CBAD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ADBC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D BCAD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No rearrangement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (B): "the vessel, sized somewhere between a" — This part introduces the vessel being discussed, setting up the sentence.(D): "ship and a boat looks decidedly out" — This follows logically, explaining the comparison of the vessel's size between a ship and a boat.(A): "of place among the bulk carriers and" — This part connects the vessel to its surroundings, indicating it's out of place.(C): "container ships that dot the ever-busy port" — Finally, this part completes the context, identifying the ships in the port.So, the correct sentence is:"The vessel, sized somewhere between a ship and a boat, looks decidedly out of place among the bulk carriers and container ships that dot the ever-busy port."

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