Question 1
A. Structured data analysis has become a standard skill in operations teams. B. However, most college curricula still treat spreadsheet proficiency as optional. C. This gap shows up clearly at intake assessments, where candidates struggle. D. Companies now expect new hires to read charts and pivot tables without training.
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A – D – B – C. A introduces the skill; D states the expectation; B ("However") the gap; C ("This gap") the result. (Confirmed TCS example.)
Question 2
A. They eventually reached the summit at dawn. B. A group of climbers set out for the peak at midnight. C. The final ascent was the most dangerous part. D. Along the way, they faced fierce winds and thin air.
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B – D – C – A. B opens (a group, first mention); D ("they" + journey); C (the final ascent); A (reached the summit).
Question 3
A. The discovery changed the course of medicine. B. Alexander Fleming noticed mould killing bacteria in a petri dish. C. He had left the dish uncovered by accident. D. This chance observation led to penicillin.
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B – C – D – A. B opens (Fleming, first mention); C ("He" + the accident); D ("This chance observation"); A (the discovery's impact).