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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 45

Topic: Ordering of words in a sentence

Directions · Q41 to Q45

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.

Q45

P: the book-value of a loan or

Q: an intangible asset over a set period of time

R: used to periodically lower

S: amortisation is an accounting technique

  1. (a) SRPQCorrect answer
  2. (b) RSPQ
  3. (c) SRQP
  4. (d) RPSQ

Solution.

Answer: (a) SRPQ

  1. S introduces the subject and defines it as a technique.
  2. R qualifies the technique with “used to periodically lower”.
  3. P gives the object and begins an “or” alternative, completed by Q.
  4. Complete sentence: “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.”