Question

In the paragraph below there are five sentences. In each sentence there are pairs of highlighted words (A, B). Select the most appropriate words to form correct sentences. Then from the options given select the correct option.
Pie charts are another extremely effective A) visual B) graph presentation of data. They show what proportions make up a whole. Each segment should be A) cleared B) differentiated by shading, cross–hatching or colour and should be A) labelled B) articulated horizontally. A) Initially B) Conventionally, the largest slice begins at the 12 o’clock position then slices are sequenced clockwise in A) descending B) clarified positions.

• A. ABABA
• B. BBABA
• C. BABBA
• D. BAABA

Hint:

In such vocabulary-context questions, focus on technical accuracy and common usage patterns in the relevant field—in this case, data visualisation practices.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Sentence 1 — ``visual" vs ``graph" Pie charts are understood primarily as a visual method to present information rather than being defined solely as a type of graph. The word “visual” (A) conveys the idea of pictorial representation effectively. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Choice: A} \] Step 2: Sentence 2 — ``cleared" vs ``differentiated" When designing pie charts, sections need to be made distinct from each other using colour or shading. This is best described as “differentiated” (B), not “cleared,” which refers to removal or cleaning. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Choice: B} \] Step 3: Sentence 3 — ``labelled" vs ``articulated" To interpret a pie chart correctly, each segment must be clearly identified with a label. Therefore, “labelled” (A) is correct; “articulated” does not fit the context. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Choice: A} \] Step 4: Sentence 4 — ``Initially" vs ``Conventionally" The largest slice being placed at the 12 o’clock position is a standard practice rather than an initial occurrence, making “Conventionally” (B) the correct choice. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Choice: B} \] Step 5: Sentence 5 — ``descending" vs ``clarified" Pie chart slices are arranged from largest to smallest to maintain visual clarity, which corresponds to “descending” (A) order. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Choice: A} \] Step 6: Final sequence Sentence 1: A, Sentence 2: B, Sentence 3: A, Sentence 4: B, Sentence 5: A \[ \Rightarrow \text{Final sequence: ABABA} \] \[ \boxed{\text{ABABA}} \]