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100 MCQs on Rearranging Sentences: Difficult Level

100 MCQs on Rearranging Sentences: Difficult Level

Instructions: Each question contains a set of jumbled clauses or sentences labeled A, B, C, D, and sometimes E. Rearrange them into a coherent sentence or paragraph. Choose the correct order from the options (A, B, C, D). Each question is worth 5 marks, with 1 mark deducted for incorrect answers, per CUET’s marking scheme.

100 MCQs on Rearranging Sentences with Multiple Clues (Most Difficult Level)

MCQs 1–25

  1. Question 1:
    A) which had been her refuge during the storm
    B) she discovered a hidden cave
    C) while exploring the dense forest
    D) that was filled with ancient artifacts
    Options:
    A) C, B, A, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) C, B, D, A
    D) A, B, C, D

    • Answer: A (C, B, A, D)
    • Explanation: The logical sequence starts with the context (C: “while exploring the dense forest”), followed by the action (B: “she discovered a hidden cave”). Then, A (“which had been her refuge during the storm”) describes the cave, and D (“that was filled with ancient artifacts”) further elaborates on it. The sentence reads: “While exploring the dense forest, she discovered a hidden cave which had been her refuge during the storm that was filled with ancient artifacts.”
  2. Question 2:
    A) because the river had overflowed
    B) the village was evacuated
    C) after the heavy rainfall
    D) causing widespread panic
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) C, B, A, D

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The cause comes first (C: “after the heavy rainfall”), followed by the reason (A: “because the river had overflowed”). Then, the result (B: “the village was evacuated”) and the consequence (D: “causing widespread panic”) follow. The sentence reads: “After the heavy rainfall, because the river had overflowed, the village was evacuated, causing widespread panic.”
  3. Question 3:
    A) to attend the annual festival
    B) which was known for its vibrant traditions
    C) they traveled to the remote village
    D) despite the challenging weather conditions
    Options:
    A) D, C, A, B
    B) C, D, A, B
    C) A, C, D, B
    D) B, A, C, D

    • Answer: B (C, D, A, B)
    • Explanation: The action starts with (C: “they traveled to the remote village”), followed by the condition (D: “despite the challenging weather conditions”). The purpose (A: “to attend the annual festival”) comes next, and the description (B: “which was known for its vibrant traditions”) concludes. The sentence reads: “They traveled to the remote village, despite the challenging weather conditions, to attend the annual festival, which was known for its vibrant traditions.”
  4. Question 4:
    A) unless the government intervened
    B) the farmers feared
    C) that the drought would destroy their crops
    D) which had already lasted for months
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) D, C, B, A
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) C, D, B, A

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (B: “the farmers feared”), followed by the fear (C: “that the drought would destroy their crops”). The description of the drought (D: “which had already lasted for months”) follows, and the condition (A: “unless the government intervened”) concludes. The sentence reads: “The farmers feared that the drought, which had already lasted for months, would destroy their crops unless the government intervened.”
  5. Question 5:
    A) hoping to find rare species
    B) the biologist ventured into the jungle
    C) which had been unexplored for decades
    D) accompanied by a team of researchers
    Options:
    A) B, D, C, A
    B) C, B, D, A
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (B, D, C, A)
    • Explanation: The action starts with (B: “the biologist ventured into the jungle”), followed by the accompaniment (D: “accompanied by a team of researchers”). The description of the jungle (C: “which had been unexplored for decades”) comes next, and the purpose (A: “hoping to find rare species”) concludes. The sentence reads: “The biologist ventured into the jungle, accompanied by a team of researchers, which had been unexplored for decades, hoping to find rare species.”
  6. Question 6:
    A) after the unexpected snowfall
    B) the mountaineers were stranded
    C) forcing them to seek shelter
    D) in a nearby cave
    Options:
    A) A, B, C, D
    B) B, A, C, D
    C) C, D, A, B
    D) D, C, B, A

    • Answer: A (A, B, C, D)
    • Explanation: The cause comes first (A: “after the unexpected snowfall”), followed by the result (B: “the mountaineers were stranded”). The consequence (C: “forcing them to seek shelter”) and the location (D: “in a nearby cave”) follow. The sentence reads: “After the unexpected snowfall, the mountaineers were stranded, forcing them to seek shelter in a nearby cave.”
  7. Question 7:
    A) which had been abandoned for years
    B) the old mansion stood eerily
    C) on the edge of the cliff
    D) overlooking the stormy sea
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) A, B, C, D
    C) C, D, A, B
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and setting come first (B: “the old mansion stood eerily”), followed by the location (C: “on the edge of the cliff”). The description (D: “overlooking the stormy sea”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been abandoned for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The old mansion stood eerily on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the stormy sea, which had been abandoned for years.”
  8. Question 8:
    A) unless they found a new water source
    B) the villagers knew
    C) that their crops would fail
    D) due to the prolonged drought
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) D, C, B, A
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) C, D, B, A

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (B: “the villagers knew”), followed by the knowledge (C: “that their crops would fail”). The reason (D: “due to the prolonged drought”) and the condition (A: “unless they found a new water source”) follow. The sentence reads: “The villagers knew that their crops would fail due to the prolonged drought unless they found a new water source.”
  9. Question 9:
    A) which had been her dream since childhood
    B) she finally achieved her goal
    C) of becoming a pilot
    D) after years of rigorous training
    Options:
    A) B, D, C, A
    B) D, B, C, A
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (B, D, C, A)
    • Explanation: The action comes first (B: “she finally achieved her goal”), followed by the context (D: “after years of rigorous training”). The goal (C: “of becoming a pilot”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been her dream since childhood”) conclude. The sentence reads: “She finally achieved her goal, after years of rigorous training, of becoming a pilot, which had been her dream since childhood.”
  10. Question 10:
    A) because the bridge had collapsed
    B) the travelers were delayed
    C) during the heavy storm
    D) forcing them to take a detour
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The cause comes first (C: “during the heavy storm”), followed by the reason (A: “because the bridge had collapsed”). The result (B: “the travelers were delayed”) and the consequence (D: “forcing them to take a detour”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the heavy storm, because the bridge had collapsed, the travelers were delayed, forcing them to take a detour.”
  11. Question 11:
    A) which had been a mystery for centuries
    B) the archaeologist uncovered the tomb
    C) while excavating the ancient ruins
    D) revealing secrets
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “while excavating the ancient ruins”), followed by the action (B: “the archaeologist uncovered the tomb”). The result (D: “revealing secrets”) and the description (A: “which had been a mystery for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “While excavating the ancient ruins, the archaeologist uncovered the tomb, revealing secrets, which had been a mystery for centuries.”
  12. Question 12:
    A) unless the rain stopped soon
    B) the festival would be canceled
    C) the organizers announced
    D) due to safety concerns
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the organizers announced”), followed by the announcement (B: “the festival would be canceled”). The reason (D: “due to safety concerns”) and the condition (A: “unless the rain stopped soon”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The organizers announced the festival would be canceled due to safety concerns unless the rain stopped soon.”
  13. Question 13:
    A) which had been her favorite since childhood
    B) she revisited the old library
    C) filled with nostalgic memories
    D) on her birthday
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “on her birthday”), followed by the action (B: “she revisited the old library”). The description (C: “filled with nostalgic memories”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been her favorite since childhood”) conclude. The sentence reads: “On her birthday, she revisited the old library, filled with nostalgic memories, which had been her favorite since childhood.”
  14. Question 14:
    A) because the volcano erupted
    B) the islanders fled their homes
    C) leaving behind their belongings
    D) in the middle of the night
    Options:
    A) D, A, B, C
    B) A, D, B, C
    C) B, D, A, C
    D) C, B, A, D

    • Answer: C (B, D, A, C)
    • Explanation: The action comes first (B: “the islanders fled their homes”), followed by the time (D: “in the middle of the night”). The reason (A: “because the volcano erupted”) and the consequence (C: “leaving behind their belongings”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The islanders fled their homes in the middle of the night because the volcano erupted, leaving behind their belongings.”
  15. Question 15:
    A) which had been a tradition for generations
    B) the family gathered in the village square
    C) to celebrate the harvest festival
    D) every autumn
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “every autumn”), followed by the action (B: “the family gathered in the village square”). The purpose (C: “to celebrate the harvest festival”) and the description (A: “which had been a tradition for generations”) conclude. The sentence reads: “Every autumn, the family gathered in the village square to celebrate the harvest festival, which had been a tradition for generations.”
  16. Question 16:
    A) unless the team worked together
    B) the project would fail
    C) the manager warned
    D) due to tight deadlines
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the manager warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the project would fail”). The reason (D: “due to tight deadlines”) and the condition (A: “unless the team worked together”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The manager warned the project would fail due to tight deadlines unless the team worked together.”
  17. Question 17:
    A) which had been her sanctuary
    B) she returned to the garden
    C) after a long journey
    D) filled with blooming roses
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after a long journey”), followed by the action (B: “she returned to the garden”). The description (D: “filled with blooming roses”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been her sanctuary”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After a long journey, she returned to the garden, filled with blooming roses, which had been her sanctuary.”
  18. Question 18:
    A) because the power lines were damaged
    B) the city was plunged into darkness
    C) during the thunderstorm
    D) causing widespread chaos
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The cause comes first (C: “during the thunderstorm”), followed by the reason (A: “because the power lines were damaged”). The result (B: “the city was plunged into darkness”) and the consequence (D: “causing widespread chaos”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the thunderstorm, because the power lines were damaged, the city was plunged into darkness, causing widespread chaos.”
  19. Question 19:
    A) which had been a secret for decades
    B) the historian discovered a hidden letter
    C) while researching in the archives
    D) revealing the truth about the war
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “while researching in the archives”), followed by the action (B: “the historian discovered a hidden letter”). The result (D: “revealing the truth about the war”) and the description (A: “which had been a secret for decades”) conclude. The sentence reads: “While researching in the archives, the historian discovered a hidden letter, revealing the truth about the war, which had been a secret for decades.”
  20. Question 20:
    A) unless they reached a compromise
    B) the negotiations would collapse
    C) the diplomat warned
    D) due to conflicting interests
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the diplomat warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the negotiations would collapse”). The reason (D: “due to conflicting interests”) and the condition (A: “unless they reached a compromise”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The diplomat warned the negotiations would collapse due to conflicting interests unless they reached a compromise.”
  21. Question 21:
    A) which had been her passion since childhood
    B) she pursued a career in music
    C) despite her family’s objections
    D) with unwavering determination
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, D, A
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The action comes first (B: “she pursued a career in music”), followed by the condition (C: “despite her family’s objections”). The manner (D: “with unwavering determination”) and the description (A: “which had been her passion since childhood”) conclude. The sentence reads: “She pursued a career in music, despite her family’s objections, with unwavering determination, which had been her passion since childhood.”
  22. Question 22:
    A) because the road was blocked
    B) the convoy was delayed
    C) by a massive landslide
    D) during the monsoon season
    Options:
    A) D, C, A, B
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, C, A, B)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the monsoon season”), followed by the cause (C: “by a massive landslide”). The reason (A: “because the road was blocked”) and the result (B: “the convoy was delayed”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the monsoon season, by a massive landslide, because the road was blocked, the convoy was delayed.”
  23. Question 23:
    A) which had been a sacred site for centuries
    B) the pilgrims visited the ancient temple
    C) to offer their prayers
    D) on the full moon night
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “on the full moon night”), followed by the action (B: “the pilgrims visited the ancient temple”). The purpose (C: “to offer their prayers”) and the description (A: “which had been a sacred site for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “On the full moon night, the pilgrims visited the ancient temple to offer their prayers, which had been a sacred site for centuries.”
  24. Question 24:
    A) unless the team improved their strategy
    B) the coach warned
    C) that they would lose the match
    D) due to their poor performance
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, C, B, A

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (B: “the coach warned”), followed by the warning (C: “that they would lose the match”). The reason (D: “due to their poor performance”) and the condition (A: “unless the team improved their strategy”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The coach warned that they would lose the match due to their poor performance unless the team improved their strategy.”
  25. Question 25:
    A) which had been her refuge during the war
    B) she revisited the old cabin
    C) filled with memories of survival
    D) after decades of absence
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after decades of absence”), followed by the action (B: “she revisited the old cabin”). The description (C: “filled with memories of survival”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been her refuge during the war”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After decades of absence, she revisited the old cabin, filled with memories of survival, which had been her refuge during the war.”

How These MCQs Align with CUET English

  • Skill Tested: Rearranging sentences tests logical coherence, grammar, and understanding of sentence structure, which are key components of CUET English’s verbal ability section.
  • Difficulty Level: The questions are designed to be challenging by using multiple clues (e.g., time markers, conjunctions, relative pronouns) and complex sentence structures, requiring careful analysis to determine the correct order.
  • Preparation Strategy: Practice these questions to improve your ability to identify logical connections, such as cause-effect, time sequence, and descriptive relationships. Use a timer to simulate CUET’s time constraints (40 questions in 60 minutes).

Instructions: Each question contains a set of jumbled clauses or sentences labeled A, B, C, D, and sometimes E. Rearrange them into a coherent sentence or paragraph. Choose the correct order from the options (A, B, C, D). Each question is worth 5 marks, with 1 mark deducted for incorrect answers, per CUET’s marking scheme.

MCQs 26–50 Set of jumbled clauses or sentences labeled A, B, C, D

  1. Question 26:
    A) which had been a family heirloom for generations
    B) she inherited the antique necklace
    C) from her grandmother
    D) on her 21st birthday
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “on her 21st birthday”), followed by the action (B: “she inherited the antique necklace”). The source (C: “from her grandmother”) and the description (A: “which had been a family heirloom for generations”) conclude. The sentence reads: “On her 21st birthday, she inherited the antique necklace from her grandmother, which had been a family heirloom for generations.”
  2. Question 27:
    A) because the engine had failed
    B) the ship was stranded in the ocean
    C) during the fierce storm
    D) leaving the crew in despair
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the fierce storm”), followed by the reason (A: “because the engine had failed”). The result (B: “the ship was stranded in the ocean”) and the consequence (D: “leaving the crew in despair”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the fierce storm, because the engine had failed, the ship was stranded in the ocean, leaving the crew in despair.”
  3. Question 28:
    A) which had been her goal for years
    B) she finally climbed Mount Everest
    C) after months of intense training
    D) with her team of experienced guides
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, D, A
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The action comes first (B: “she finally climbed Mount Everest”), followed by the context (C: “after months of intense training”). The accompaniment (D: “with her team of experienced guides”) and the description (A: “which had been her goal for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “She finally climbed Mount Everest, after months of intense training, with her team of experienced guides, which had been her goal for years.”
  4. Question 29:
    A) unless the funds were raised soon
    B) the charity warned
    C) that the orphanage would close
    D) due to financial difficulties
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, C, B, A

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (B: “the charity warned”), followed by the warning (C: “that the orphanage would close”). The reason (D: “due to financial difficulties”) and the condition (A: “unless the funds were raised soon”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The charity warned that the orphanage would close due to financial difficulties unless the funds were raised soon.”
  5. Question 30:
    A) which had been a mystery to scientists
    B) the expedition discovered a new species
    C) while exploring the Pacific Ocean
    D) revealing its unique adaptations
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “while exploring the Pacific Ocean”), followed by the action (B: “the expedition discovered a new species”). The result (D: “revealing its unique adaptations”) and the description (A: “which had been a mystery to scientists”) conclude. The sentence reads: “While exploring the Pacific Ocean, the expedition discovered a new species, revealing its unique adaptations, which had been a mystery to scientists.”
  6. Question 31:
    A) because the dam had burst
    B) the valley was flooded
    C) during the monsoon rains
    D) displacing thousands of residents
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the monsoon rains”), followed by the reason (A: “because the dam had burst”). The result (B: “the valley was flooded”) and the consequence (D: “displacing thousands of residents”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the monsoon rains, because the dam had burst, the valley was flooded, displacing thousands of residents.”
  7. Question 32:
    A) which had been her sanctuary during the war
    B) she returned to the small village
    C) after years of living abroad
    D) filled with childhood memories
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after years of living abroad”), followed by the action (B: “she returned to the small village”). The description (D: “filled with childhood memories”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been her sanctuary during the war”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of living abroad, she returned to the small village, filled with childhood memories, which had been her sanctuary during the war.”
  8. Question 33:
    A) unless the team collaborated effectively
    B) the project would be delayed
    C) the manager cautioned
    D) due to conflicting schedules
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the manager cautioned”), followed by the warning (B: “the project would be delayed”). The reason (D: “due to conflicting schedules”) and the condition (A: “unless the team collaborated effectively”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The manager cautioned the project would be delayed due to conflicting schedules unless the team collaborated effectively.”
  9. Question 34:
    A) which had been a tradition for centuries
    B) the community gathered at the riverbank
    C) to perform the annual ritual
    D) on the first day of spring
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “on the first day of spring”), followed by the action (B: “the community gathered at the riverbank”). The purpose (C: “to perform the annual ritual”) and the description (A: “which had been a tradition for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “On the first day of spring, the community gathered at the riverbank to perform the annual ritual, which had been a tradition for centuries.”
  10. Question 35:
    A) because the forest fire had spread rapidly
    B) the wildlife was forced to flee
    C) during the dry season
    D) seeking safety in the nearby hills
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the dry season”), followed by the reason (A: “because the forest fire had spread rapidly”). The result (B: “the wildlife was forced to flee”) and the consequence (D: “seeking safety in the nearby hills”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the dry season, because the forest fire had spread rapidly, the wildlife was forced to flee, seeking safety in the nearby hills.”
  11. Question 36:
    A) which had been her dream destination
    B) she traveled to Paris
    C) after saving for years
    D) to experience its vibrant culture
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after saving for years”), followed by the action (B: “she traveled to Paris”). The purpose (D: “to experience its vibrant culture”) and the description (A: “which had been her dream destination”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After saving for years, she traveled to Paris to experience its vibrant culture, which had been her dream destination.”
  12. Question 37:
    A) unless the government provided aid
    B) the farmers feared
    C) that their harvest would fail
    D) due to the severe drought
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, C, B, A

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (B: “the farmers feared”), followed by the fear (C: “that their harvest would fail”). The reason (D: “due to the severe drought”) and the condition (A: “unless the government provided aid”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The farmers feared that their harvest would fail due to the severe drought unless the government provided aid.”
  13. Question 38:
    A) which had been a sacred grove for centuries
    B) the tribe protected the forest
    C) from illegal logging
    D) with unwavering commitment
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, D, A
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The action comes first (B: “the tribe protected the forest”), followed by the object (C: “from illegal logging”). The manner (D: “with unwavering commitment”) and the description (A: “which had been a sacred grove for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The tribe protected the forest from illegal logging with unwavering commitment, which had been a sacred grove for centuries.”
  14. Question 39:
    A) because the bridge was under repair
    B) the commuters were delayed
    C) during the morning rush hour
    D) causing frustration among travelers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the morning rush hour”), followed by the reason (A: “because the bridge was under repair”). The result (B: “the commuters were delayed”) and the consequence (D: “causing frustration among travelers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the morning rush hour, because the bridge was under repair, the commuters were delayed, causing frustration among travelers.”
  15. Question 40:
    A) which had been her passion since childhood
    B) she pursued a career in astronomy
    C) after completing her degree
    D) with a focus on stellar evolution
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after completing her degree”), followed by the action (B: “she pursued a career in astronomy”). The focus (D: “with a focus on stellar evolution”) and the description (A: “which had been her passion since childhood”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After completing her degree, she pursued a career in astronomy with a focus on stellar evolution, which had been her passion since childhood.”
  16. Question 41:
    A) unless the team met the deadline
    B) the project would be canceled
    C) the client warned
    D) due to budget constraints
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the client warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the project would be canceled”). The reason (D: “due to budget constraints”) and the condition (A: “unless the team met the deadline”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The client warned the project would be canceled due to budget constraints unless the team met the deadline.”
  17. Question 42:
    A) which had been a local legend for decades
    B) the explorer discovered the hidden waterfall
    C) while trekking through the mountains
    D) surrounded by lush greenery
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “while trekking through the mountains”), followed by the action (B: “the explorer discovered the hidden waterfall”). The description (D: “surrounded by lush greenery”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been a local legend for decades”) conclude. The sentence reads: “While trekking through the mountains, the explorer discovered the hidden waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery, which had been a local legend for decades.”
  18. Question 43:
    A) because the factory had shut down
    B) the workers were left unemployed
    C) during the economic crisis
    D) struggling to support their families
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the economic crisis”), followed by the reason (A: “because the factory had shut down”). The result (B: “the workers were left unemployed”) and the consequence (D: “struggling to support their families”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the economic crisis, because the factory had shut down, the workers were left unemployed, struggling to support their families.”
  19. Question 44:
    A) which had been her favorite retreat
    B) she visited the lakeside cabin
    C) after a stressful year
    D) to find some peace
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after a stressful year”), followed by the action (B: “she visited the lakeside cabin”). The purpose (D: “to find some peace”) and the description (A: “which had been her favorite retreat”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After a stressful year, she visited the lakeside cabin to find some peace, which had been her favorite retreat.”
  20. Question 45:
    A) unless the community took action
    B) the river would become polluted
    C) the environmentalist warned
    D) due to industrial waste
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the environmentalist warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the river would become polluted”). The reason (D: “due to industrial waste”) and the condition (A: “unless the community took action”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The environmentalist warned the river would become polluted due to industrial waste unless the community took action.”
  21. Question 46:
    A) which had been a cultural hub for centuries
    B) the city welcomed tourists
    C) to explore its historic landmarks
    D) during the annual festival
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the annual festival”), followed by the action (B: “the city welcomed tourists”). The purpose (C: “to explore its historic landmarks”) and the description (A: “which had been a cultural hub for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the annual festival, the city welcomed tourists to explore its historic landmarks, which had been a cultural hub for centuries.”
  22. Question 47:
    A) because the flight was canceled
    B) the passengers were stranded at the airport
    C) during the heavy snowstorm
    D) waiting for updates
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the heavy snowstorm”), followed by the reason (A: “because the flight was canceled”). The result (B: “the passengers were stranded at the airport”) and the consequence (D: “waiting for updates”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the heavy snowstorm, because the flight was canceled, the passengers were stranded at the airport, waiting for updates.”
  23. Question 48:
    A) which had been her lifelong ambition
    B) she launched her own company
    C) after years of planning
    D) to empower young entrepreneurs
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after years of planning”), followed by the action (B: “she launched her own company”). The purpose (D: “to empower young entrepreneurs”) and the description (A: “which had been her lifelong ambition”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of planning, she launched her own company to empower young entrepreneurs, which had been her lifelong ambition.”
  24. Question 49:
    A) unless the repairs were completed soon
    B) the bridge would remain closed
    C) the engineer warned
    D) due to structural damage
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the engineer warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the bridge would remain closed”). The reason (D: “due to structural damage”) and the condition (A: “unless the repairs were completed soon”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The engineer warned the bridge would remain closed due to structural damage unless the repairs were completed soon.”
  25. Question 50:
    A) which had been a hidden gem for travelers
    B) the guide led the group to the waterfall
    C) while hiking through the forest
    D) surrounded by towering trees
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “while hiking through the forest”), followed by the action (B: “the guide led the group to the waterfall”). The description (D: “surrounded by towering trees”) and the additional detail (A: “which had been a hidden gem for travelers”) conclude. The sentence reads: “While hiking through the forest, the guide led the group to the waterfall, surrounded by towering trees, which had been a hidden gem for travelers.”

MCQs 51–75

  1. Question 51:
    A) because the market had crashed
    B) the investors panicked
    C) during the financial crisis
    D) losing millions overnight
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the financial crisis”), followed by the reason (A: “because the market had crashed”). The result (B: “the investors panicked”) and the consequence (D: “losing millions overnight”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the financial crisis, because the market had crashed, the investors panicked, losing millions overnight.”
  2. Question 52:
    A) which had been her favorite escape
    B) she retreated to the countryside
    C) after a hectic week
    D) to recharge her energy
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after a hectic week”), followed by the action (B: “she retreated to the countryside”). The purpose (D: “to recharge her energy”) and the description (A: “which had been her favorite escape”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After a hectic week, she retreated to the countryside to recharge her energy, which had been her favorite escape.”
  3. Question 53:
    A) unless the team improved their performance
    B) the coach warned
    C) that they would be eliminated
    D) from the tournament
    Options:
    A) B, C, D, A
    B) C, B, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, C, B, A

    • Answer: A (B, C, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (B: “the coach warned”), followed by the warning (C: “that they would be eliminated”). The additional detail (D: “from the tournament”) and the condition (A: “unless the team improved their performance”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The coach warned that they would be eliminated from the tournament unless the team improved their performance.”
  4. Question 54:
    A) which had been a sacred ritual for centuries
    B) the villagers performed the dance
    C) to honor their ancestors
    D) under the full moon
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “under the full moon”), followed by the action (B: “the villagers performed the dance”). The purpose (C: “to honor their ancestors”) and the description (A: “which had been a sacred ritual for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “Under the full moon, the villagers performed the dance to honor their ancestors, which had been a sacred ritual for centuries.”
  5. Question 55:
    A) because the pipeline had burst
    B) the city faced a water shortage
    C) during the summer heatwave
    D) affecting thousands of residents
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the summer heatwave”), followed by the reason (A: “because the pipeline had burst”). The result (B: “the city faced a water shortage”) and the consequence (D: “affecting thousands of residents”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the summer heatwave, because the pipeline had burst, the city faced a water shortage, affecting thousands of residents.”
  6. Question 56:
    A) which had been her dream since childhood
    B) she opened her own bakery
    C) after years of hard work
    D) specializing in artisan bread
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after years of hard work”), followed by the action (B: “she opened her own bakery”). The focus (D: “specializing in artisan bread”) and the description (A: “which had been her dream since childhood”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of hard work, she opened her own bakery, specializing in artisan bread, which had been her dream since childhood.”
  7. Question 57:
    A) unless the community raised awareness
    B) the species would become extinct
    C) the conservationist warned
    D) due to habitat destruction
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the conservationist warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the species would become extinct”). The reason (D: “due to habitat destruction”) and the condition (A: “unless the community raised awareness”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The conservationist warned the species would become extinct due to habitat destruction unless the community raised awareness.”
  8. Question 58:
    A) which had been a historic landmark
    B) the city restored the old bridge
    C) to attract more tourists
    D) after years of neglect
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after years of neglect”), followed by the action (B: “the city restored the old bridge”). The purpose (C: “to attract more tourists”) and the description (A: “which had been a historic landmark”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of neglect, the city restored the old bridge to attract more tourists, which had been a historic landmark.”
  9. Question 59:
    A) because the power grid had failed
    B) the town was left in darkness
    C) during the winter storm
    D) causing widespread panic
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the winter storm”), followed by the reason (A: “because the power grid had failed”). The result (B: “the town was left in darkness”) and the consequence (D: “causing widespread panic”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the winter storm, because the power grid had failed, the town was left in darkness, causing widespread panic.”
  10. Question 60:
    A) which had been her passion for years
    B) she pursued a career in photography
    C) after traveling the world
    D) capturing stunning landscapes
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after traveling the world”), followed by the action (B: “she pursued a career in photography”). The focus (D: “capturing stunning landscapes”) and the description (A: “which had been her passion for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After traveling the world, she pursued a career in photography, capturing stunning landscapes, which had been her passion for years.”
  11. Question 61:
    A) unless the government enforced stricter laws
    B) the pollution would worsen
    C) the activist warned
    D) due to industrial emissions
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the activist warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the pollution would worsen”). The reason (D: “due to industrial emissions”) and the condition (A: “unless the government enforced stricter laws”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The activist warned the pollution would worsen due to industrial emissions unless the government enforced stricter laws.”
  12. Question 62:
    A) which had been a popular destination
    B) the island attracted visitors
    C) to explore its coral reefs
    D) during the summer season
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the summer season”), followed by the action (B: “the island attracted visitors”). The purpose (C: “to explore its coral reefs”) and the description (A: “which had been a popular destination”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the summer season, the island attracted visitors to explore its coral reefs, which had been a popular destination.”
  13. Question 63:
    A) because the train was delayed
    B) the passengers missed their connection
    C) during the holiday rush
    D) causing significant frustration
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the holiday rush”), followed by the reason (A: “because the train was delayed”). The result (B: “the passengers missed their connection”) and the consequence (D: “causing significant frustration”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the holiday rush, because the train was delayed, the passengers missed their connection, causing significant frustration.”
  14. Question 64:
    A) which had been her lifelong dream
    B) she moved to New York
    C) to pursue a career in theater
    D) after graduating from college
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after graduating from college”), followed by the action (B: “she moved to New York”). The purpose (C: “to pursue a career in theater”) and the description (A: “which had been her lifelong dream”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After graduating from college, she moved to New York to pursue a career in theater, which had been her lifelong dream.”
  15. Question 65:
    A) unless the team secured funding
    B) the research would be halted
    C) the scientist warned
    D) due to budget cuts
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the scientist warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the research would be halted”). The reason (D: “due to budget cuts”) and the condition (A: “unless the team secured funding”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The scientist warned the research would be halted due to budget cuts unless the team secured funding.”
  16. Question 66:
    A) which had been a historic site
    B) the town preserved the old church
    C) to attract history enthusiasts
    D) after years of restoration
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after years of restoration”), followed by the action (B: “the town preserved the old church”). The purpose (C: “to attract history enthusiasts”) and the description (A: “which had been a historic site”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of restoration, the town preserved the old church to attract history enthusiasts, which had been a historic site.”
  17. Question 67:
    A) because the road was flooded
    B) the delivery was delayed
    C) during the heavy rainfall
    D) causing inconvenience to customers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the heavy rainfall”), followed by the reason (A: “because the road was flooded”). The result (B: “the delivery was delayed”) and the consequence (D: “causing inconvenience to customers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the heavy rainfall, because the road was flooded, the delivery was delayed, causing inconvenience to customers.”
  18. Question 68:
    A) which had been her ambition for years
    B) she started her own charity
    C) to support underprivileged children
    D) after gaining financial stability
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after gaining financial stability”), followed by the action (B: “she started her own charity”). The purpose (C: “to support underprivileged children”) and the description (A: “which had been her ambition for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After gaining financial stability, she started her own charity to support underprivileged children, which had been her ambition for years.”
  19. Question 69:
    A) unless the community planted more trees
    B) the area would face erosion
    C) the geologist warned
    D) due to deforestation
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the geologist warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the area would face erosion”). The reason (D: “due to deforestation”) and the condition (A: “unless the community planted more trees”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The geologist warned the area would face erosion due to deforestation unless the community planted more trees.”
  20. Question 70:
    A) which had been a pilgrimage site for centuries
    B) the travelers visited the ancient shrine
    C) to seek blessings
    D) during the holy festival
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the holy festival”), followed by the action (B: “the travelers visited the ancient shrine”). The purpose (C: “to seek blessings”) and the description (A: “which had been a pilgrimage site for centuries”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the holy festival, the travelers visited the ancient shrine to seek blessings, which had been a pilgrimage site for centuries.”
  21. Question 71:
    A) because the server had crashed
    B) the website was inaccessible
    C) during the product launch
    D) frustrating potential customers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the product launch”), followed by the reason (A: “because the server had crashed”). The result (B: “the website was inaccessible”) and the consequence (D: “frustrating potential customers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the product launch, because the server had crashed, the website was inaccessible, frustrating potential customers.”
  22. Question 72:
    A) which had been her goal for years
    B) she published her first novel
    C) after countless revisions
    D) earning critical acclaim
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after countless revisions”), followed by the action (B: “she published her first novel”). The result (D: “earning critical acclaim”) and the description (A: “which had been her goal for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After countless revisions, she published her first novel, earning critical acclaim, which had been her goal for years.”
  23. Question 73:
    A) unless the team resolved their conflicts
    B) the collaboration would fail
    C) the leader warned
    D) due to miscommunication
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the leader warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the collaboration would fail”). The reason (D: “due to miscommunication”) and the condition (A: “unless the team resolved their conflicts”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The leader warned the collaboration would fail due to miscommunication unless the team resolved their conflicts.”
  24. Question 74:
    A) which had been a scenic retreat
    B) the family visited the mountain lodge
    C) to enjoy the winter snow
    D) during the holiday season
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the holiday season”), followed by the action (B: “the family visited the mountain lodge”). The purpose (C: “to enjoy the winter snow”) and the description (A: “which had been a scenic retreat”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the holiday season, the family visited the mountain lodge to enjoy the winter snow, which had been a scenic retreat.”
  25. Question 75:
    A) because the supply chain was disrupted
    B) the store ran out of stock
    C) during the global crisis
    D) disappointing regular customers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the global crisis”), followed by the reason (A: “because the supply chain was disrupted”). The result (B: “the store ran out of stock”) and the consequence (D: “disappointing regular customers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the global crisis, because the supply chain was disrupted, the store ran out of stock, disappointing regular customers.”

MCQs 76–100

  1. Question 76:
    A) which had been her dream for years
    B) she enrolled in medical school
    C) to become a surgeon
    D) after completing her undergraduate studies
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after completing her undergraduate studies”), followed by the action (B: “she enrolled in medical school”). The purpose (C: “to become a surgeon”) and the description (A: “which had been her dream for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After completing her undergraduate studies, she enrolled in medical school to become a surgeon, which had been her dream for years.”
  2. Question 77:
    A) unless the city implemented safety measures
    B) the festival would be canceled
    C) the mayor warned
    D) due to recent incidents
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the mayor warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the festival would be canceled”). The reason (D: “due to recent incidents”) and the condition (A: “unless the city implemented safety measures”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The mayor warned the festival would be canceled due to recent incidents unless the city implemented safety measures.”
  3. Question 78:
    A) which had been a biodiversity hotspot
    B) the team explored the rainforest
    C) to study endangered species
    D) during the expedition
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the expedition”), followed by the action (B: “the team explored the rainforest”). The purpose (C: “to study endangered species”) and the description (A: “which had been a biodiversity hotspot”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the expedition, the team explored the rainforest to study endangered species, which had been a biodiversity hotspot.”
  4. Question 79:
    A) because the system had crashed
    B) the bank’s services were disrupted
    C) during the peak hours
    D) causing delays for customers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the peak hours”), followed by the reason (A: “because the system had crashed”). The result (B: “the bank’s services were disrupted”) and the consequence (D: “causing delays for customers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the peak hours, because the system had crashed, the bank’s services were disrupted, causing delays for customers.”
  5. Question 80:
    A) which had been her passion since childhood
    B) she pursued a career in dance
    C) after years of training
    D) performing on international stages
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after years of training”), followed by the action (B: “she pursued a career in dance”). The result (D: “performing on international stages”) and the description (A: “which had been her passion since childhood”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of training, she pursued a career in dance, performing on international stages, which had been her passion since childhood.”
  6. Question 81:
    A) unless the team found a solution
    B) the experiment would fail
    C) the researcher warned
    D) due to technical issues
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the researcher warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the experiment would fail”). The reason (D: “due to technical issues”) and the condition (A: “unless the team found a solution”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The researcher warned the experiment would fail due to technical issues unless the team found a solution.”
  7. Question 82:
    A) which had been a cultural tradition
    B) the community celebrated the harvest
    C) with music and dance
    D) at the end of the season
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “at the end of the season”), followed by the action (B: “the community celebrated the harvest”). The manner (C: “with music and dance”) and the description (A: “which had been a cultural tradition”) conclude. The sentence reads: “At the end of the season, the community celebrated the harvest with music and dance, which had been a cultural tradition.”
  8. Question 83:
    A) because the shipment was delayed
    B) the store faced a shortage
    C) during the festive season
    D) disappointing eager customers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the festive season”), followed by the reason (A: “because the shipment was delayed”). The result (B: “the store faced a shortage”) and the consequence (D: “disappointing eager customers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the festive season, because the shipment was delayed, the store faced a shortage, disappointing eager customers.”
  9. Question 84:
    A) which had been her dream for years
    B) she launched her fashion brand
    C) after securing investors
    D) focusing on sustainable designs
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after securing investors”), followed by the action (B: “she launched her fashion brand”). The focus (D: “focusing on sustainable designs”) and the description (A: “which had been her dream for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After securing investors, she launched her fashion brand, focusing on sustainable designs, which had been her dream for years.”
  10. Question 85:
    A) unless the city improved its infrastructure
    B) the traffic would worsen
    C) the urban planner warned
    D) due to rapid population growth
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the urban planner warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the traffic would worsen”). The reason (D: “due to rapid population growth”) and the condition (A: “unless the city improved its infrastructure”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The urban planner warned the traffic would worsen due to rapid population growth unless the city improved its infrastructure.”
  11. Question 86:
    A) which had been a historic monument
    B) the government restored the fort
    C) to preserve its heritage
    D) after decades of neglect
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after decades of neglect”), followed by the action (B: “the government restored the fort”). The purpose (C: “to preserve its heritage”) and the description (A: “which had been a historic monument”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After decades of neglect, the government restored the fort to preserve its heritage, which had been a historic monument.”
  12. Question 87:
    A) because the network had failed
    B) the broadcast was interrupted
    C) during the live event
    D) disappointing viewers worldwide
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the live event”), followed by the reason (A: “because the network had failed”). The result (B: “the broadcast was interrupted”) and the consequence (D: “disappointing viewers worldwide”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the live event, because the network had failed, the broadcast was interrupted, disappointing viewers worldwide.”
  13. Question 88:
    A) which had been her goal for years
    B) she competed in the Olympics
    C) after rigorous training
    D) representing her country
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after rigorous training”), followed by the action (B: “she competed in the Olympics”). The role (D: “representing her country”) and the description (A: “which had been her goal for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After rigorous training, she competed in the Olympics, representing her country, which had been her goal for years.”
  14. Question 89:
    A) unless the team developed a new strategy
    B) the campaign would fail
    C) the marketing director warned
    D) due to lack of engagement
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the marketing director warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the campaign would fail”). The reason (D: “due to lack of engagement”) and the condition (A: “unless the team developed a new strategy”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The marketing director warned the campaign would fail due to lack of engagement unless the team developed a new strategy.”
  15. Question 90:
    A) which had been a natural wonder
    B) the tourists visited the canyon
    C) to witness its breathtaking views
    D) during the summer vacation
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “during the summer vacation”), followed by the action (B: “the tourists visited the canyon”). The purpose (C: “to witness its breathtaking views”) and the description (A: “which had been a natural wonder”) conclude. The sentence reads: “During the summer vacation, the tourists visited the canyon to witness its breathtaking views, which had been a natural wonder.”
  16. Question 91:
    A) because the equipment had malfunctioned
    B) the experiment was halted
    C) during the critical phase
    D) frustrating the researchers
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the critical phase”), followed by the reason (A: “because the equipment had malfunctioned”). The result (B: “the experiment was halted”) and the consequence (D: “frustrating the researchers”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the critical phase, because the equipment had malfunctioned, the experiment was halted, frustrating the researchers.”
  17. Question 92:
    A) which had been her dream for years
    B) she opened her own art gallery
    C) after securing a loan
    D) showcasing local talent
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, B, C, D
    D) D, A, B, C

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “after securing a loan”), followed by the action (B: “she opened her own art gallery”). The focus (D: “showcasing local talent”) and the description (A: “which had been her dream for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After securing a loan, she opened her own art gallery, showcasing local talent, which had been her dream for years.”
  18. Question 93:
    A) unless the community conserved water
    B) the reservoir would dry up
    C) the official warned
    D) due to the prolonged drought
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the official warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the reservoir would dry up”). The reason (D: “due to the prolonged drought”) and the condition (A: “unless the community conserved water”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The official warned the reservoir would dry up due to the prolonged drought unless the community conserved water.”
  19. Question 94:
    A) which had been a spiritual center
    B) the monks maintained the monastery
    C) to preserve its traditions
    D) for centuries
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The time marker comes first (D: “for centuries”), followed by the action (B: “the monks maintained the monastery”). The purpose (C: “to preserve its traditions”) and the description (A: “which had been a spiritual center”) conclude. The sentence reads: “For centuries, the monks maintained the monastery to preserve its traditions, which had been a spiritual center.”
  20. Question 95:
    A) because the shipment was lost
    B) the company faced a delay
    C) during the holiday season
    D) affecting its sales
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the holiday season”), followed by the reason (A: “because the shipment was lost”). The result (B: “the company faced a delay”) and the consequence (D: “affecting its sales”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the holiday season, because the shipment was lost, the company faced a delay, affecting its sales.”
  21. Question 96:
    A) which had been her ambition for years
    B) she started her own school
    C) to educate underprivileged children
    D) after years of fundraising
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after years of fundraising”), followed by the action (B: “she started her own school”). The purpose (C: “to educate underprivileged children”) and the description (A: “which had been her ambition for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After years of fundraising, she started her own school to educate underprivileged children, which had been her ambition for years.”
  22. Question 97:
    A) unless the team met the target
    B) the project would be scrapped
    C) the director warned
    D) due to financial losses
    Options:
    A) C, B, D, A
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, C, A

    • Answer: A (C, B, D, A)
    • Explanation: The subject and action come first (C: “the director warned”), followed by the warning (B: “the project would be scrapped”). The reason (D: “due to financial losses”) and the condition (A: “unless the team met the target”) conclude. The sentence reads: “The director warned the project would be scrapped due to financial losses unless the team met the target.”
  23. Question 98:
    A) which had been a tourist attraction
    B) the city rebuilt the old market
    C) to boost the local economy
    D) after the fire
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after the fire”), followed by the action (B: “the city rebuilt the old market”). The purpose (C: “to boost the local economy”) and the description (A: “which had been a tourist attraction”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After the fire, the city rebuilt the old market to boost the local economy, which had been a tourist attraction.”
  24. Question 99:
    A) because the system was outdated
    B) the company faced inefficiencies
    C) during the expansion phase
    D) slowing down operations
    Options:
    A) C, A, B, D
    B) B, C, A, D
    C) A, C, B, D
    D) D, B, A, C

    • Answer: A (C, A, B, D)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (C: “during the expansion phase”), followed by the reason (A: “because the system was outdated”). The result (B: “the company faced inefficiencies”) and the consequence (D: “slowing down operations”) follow. The sentence reads: “During the expansion phase, because the system was outdated, the company faced inefficiencies, slowing down operations.”
  25. Question 100:
    A) which had been her dream for years
    B) she traveled to the Arctic
    C) to study polar bears
    D) after securing a research grant
    Options:
    A) D, B, C, A
    B) B, D, A, C
    C) A, B, D, C
    D) C, A, B, D

    • Answer: A (D, B, C, A)
    • Explanation: The context comes first (D: “after securing a research grant”), followed by the action (B: “she traveled to the Arctic”). The purpose (C: “to study polar bears”) and the description (A: “which had been her dream for years”) conclude. The sentence reads: “After securing a research grant, she traveled to the Arctic to study polar bears, which had been her dream for years.”

Summary and Tips for CUET English Preparation

  • Total MCQs: You now have 100 MCQs (25 from the previous response + 75 here) on rearranging sentences with multiple clues at the most difficult level. These questions test your ability to identify logical connections (cause-effect, time sequence, purpose, description) and construct grammatically correct sentences.
  • Difficulty: The questions are designed to be challenging with multiple clues (e.g., conjunctions like “because,” “unless”; time markers like “during,” “after”; relative pronouns like “which”) and complex sentence structures.
  • Preparation Tips:
    1. Practice Logical Flow: Focus on identifying the main clause first (e.g., the subject and action), then arrange the supporting clauses (reason, condition, description) around it.
    2. Look for Clues: Pay attention to conjunctions (“because,” “unless”), time markers (“after,” “during”), and relative pronouns (“which”) to determine the order.
    3. Time Management: CUET English requires answering 40 out of 50 questions in 60 minutes. Practice these MCQs with a timer to improve speed and accuracy.
    4. Review Grammar: Ensure the rearranged sentence is grammatically correct, especially with subordinate clauses and relative pronouns.

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