1-5): Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below.

(A) They have to, therefore, necessarily devise strategies for product differentiation and pricing, market segmentation and efficient portfolio management.
(B) There is a great need for the banks to fully exploit these sectors to achieve a win-win situation for both —the farm and non-farm sector units and the banks.
(C) The time has now come to consolidate on the gains of the past decades of nationalised banking.
(D) This means banks will no longer be operating in a “seller’s market”.
(E) Undoubtedly, an untapped and vibrant market for commercial banking exists in the farm and non-farm sectors of rural economy.
(F) Then, and only then, could it be claimed that the nationalisation has, at least to some extent, achieved the purpose of nationalisation.
(G) The present era of financial liberalisation and globalised banking would entail that banks equip themselves to face the rigours of a highly competitive financial market.

1) Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
a) G
b) F
c) E
d) D
e) C

2) Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?
a) G
b) F
c) A
d) D
e) B

3) Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
a) G
b) F
c) E
d) B
e) D

4) Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?
a) G
b) F
c) E
d) D
e) C

5) Which of the following should be the SEVENTH sentence after rearrangement?
a) G
b) F
c) E
d) C
e) D

6-8): Fill up the blanks with a suitable pair of words from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence.

6) ________ hearing the news he felt ________ because his hard work had not borne fruit.
a) After, embellished
b) At, crestfallen
c) On, dejected
d) While, elated
e) At, forlorn

7) He did ________ but ________ .
a) nothing, complained
b) all, this
c) everything, passed
d) nothing, grudge
e) None of these

8) Please ________ the grease ________ the floor.
a) wipe, in
b) scour, off
c) take, from
d) remove, at
e) None of these

9-12): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the number of the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark 5).

9) Find the error in the following sentence.
a) All companies must
b) send its annual report to
c) its shareholders twenty-one days
d) before the Annual General Body Meeting.
e) No error

10) Find the error in the following sentence.
a) To be an effective manager
b) it is vital to
c) know the goals and vision
d) of your organisation.
e) No error

11) Find the error in the following sentence.
a) His aim is
b) provided cheap and
c) reliable internet facilities
d) to every village within five years.
e) No error

12) Find the error in the following sentence.
a) Bank notes have
b) many special features so
c) that bank staff can
d) easier identify fake notes.
e) No error