NDA 2025
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2025
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- English
NDA 2025 · General Ability · English
Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence,...
Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. The parts are rearranged in four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to select the most appropriate option that sequences the parts correctly and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
the book-value of a loan or an intangible asset over a set period of time
P Q
used to periodically lower amortisation is an accounting technique
R S
the book-value of a loan or an intangible asset over a set period of time
P Q
used to periodically lower amortisation is an accounting technique
R S
Options
- ASRPQ
- BRSPQ
- CSRQP
- DRPSQ
Correct answer
A. SRPQ
Step-by-step solution
The sentence must begin with the subject and its definition. Part S introduces the subject 'amortisation is an accounting technique'.
Part R follows S by explaining the purpose of the technique: 'used to periodically lower'.
Part P specifies what is being lowered: 'the book-value of a loan or'.
Part Q completes the phrase with the alternative object and the timeframe: 'an intangible asset over a set period of time'.
The complete meaningful sentence is: 'amortisation is an accounting technique used to periodically lower the book-value of a loan or an intangible asset over a set period of time'.
The correct sequence is SRPQ.
Answer: SRPQ
Part R follows S by explaining the purpose of the technique: 'used to periodically lower'.
Part P specifies what is being lowered: 'the book-value of a loan or'.
Part Q completes the phrase with the alternative object and the timeframe: 'an intangible asset over a set period of time'.
The complete meaningful sentence is: 'amortisation is an accounting technique used to periodically lower the book-value of a loan or an intangible asset over a set period of time'.
The correct sequence is SRPQ.
Answer: SRPQ