TCS NQT Guide TCS NQT Verbal AbilitySentence Joining and Synthesis Practice

Sentence Joining and Synthesis Practice

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

1Combine sentences using relative clauses ('who', 'which') or conjunctions ('not only... but also').
2Ensure joined sentences do not contain redundant words.

Practice Question 1

Join: 'He is poor. He is honest.'

A) He is poor but honest

B) He is poor and honest

C) He is poor since honest

D) He is poor because honest

Correct Answer: A) He is poor but honest

Step-by-step Solution: Since poverty and honesty are contrasting qualities, we use the conjunction 'but'.

Practice Question 2

Join: 'I saw a man. He was blind.'

A) I saw a blind man

B) I saw a man and he was blind

C) I saw a man which was blind

D) I saw a blind man who was blind

Correct Answer: A) I saw a blind man

Step-by-step Solution: 'I saw a blind man' is the most concise, grammatically correct synthesis.

Choose the shortest joined sentence that retains the full meaning of original clauses.