Para Jumble (Part-2)

Total Questions: 50

11. A. what to tell you and how to say it [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

B. and there is darkness everywhere

C. and I do not quite know

D. the light has gone out of our lives

Correct Answer: (b) DBCA
Solution:The given sentence starts with Part D as it contains the main idea of the sentence, i.e. light has gone out of our lives. Part D will be followed by Part B as it states that there is dark instead of light everywhere.

Further, Part C states that the narrator does not know something & Part A states that narrator does not know what to say and how to say. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option 'b' has the correct sequence.

12. A. The young lion tore through the formation and decimated the enemy lines. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

B. The enemy soldiers panicked and started killing each other.

C. It is said that he used a weapon with a hallucinating agent that created a chimera of hundreds of Abhimanyu's.

D. Seeing the rout they were facing, young Abhimanyu led a powerful counterattack.

Correct Answer: (b) DACB
Solution:Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main subject of the parajumble i.e. young abhimanyu. And, Sentence A states Abhimanyu's actions during the counterattack.

So, A will follow D. Further, Sentence C states additional information about Abhimanyu's tactics & Sentence B states the outcome of Abhimanyu's tactics. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

13. P. and the challenges faced in its [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Q. the report discusses

R. the state of renewable energy

S. implementation along with potential solutions

Correct Answer: (b) QRPS
Solution:The given sentence starts with Part Q as it contains the main subject of the sentence i.e. the report. Part Q will be followed by Part R as it states the topic of the report. Further, Part P connects the previous part with the conjunction 'and' & Part S completes the sentence. So, S will follow P. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

14. A. Through these experiences, Sarah gained a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world, and returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and passion. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

B. Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the world, but she never had the opportunity to do so until she graduated from college.

C. Along the way, she encountered a diverse array of individuals, each with their own unique stories and perspectives.

D. With her degree in hand, she set off on a backpacking adventure across Europe, eager to explore new cultures and meet new people.

Correct Answer: (d) BDCA
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. The dream of Sarah. And, Sentence D states that she set off on a backpacking adventure across Europe.

So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C states Sarah's experiences during her journey & Sentence A concludes the paragraph by explaining the impact of Sarah's journey. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

15. A. to simplify filling taxes [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

B. to a single flat rate

C. the current five rates

D. by narrowing

E. Forbes wanted

Correct Answer: (d) EADCB
Solution:

The given sentence starts with Part E as it contains the main subject of the sentence i.e. Forbes. Part E will be followed by Part A as it states an infinitive phrase that acts as the purpose or goal of Forbes.

Further, Part D states a prepositional phrase that describes how Forbes wanted to achieve the goal & Part C states the direct object of the action.

So, C will follow D. At last Part B states another infinitive phrase that completes the goal Forbes wanted to achieve. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

16. A. Electronic waste is a huge challenge to the world today. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

B. But the unrequired purchase by consumers cannot be halted.

C. However, an awareness on reduce and reuse can be of great help.

D. Recycling industries are working hard to reduce the burden of waste.

Correct Answer: (d) ADBC
Solution:Sentence A will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Electronic waste. And, Sentence D states the role of recycling industries.

So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence B states the contradictory statement to the previous sentence & Sentence C states a solution or positive aspect. So, C will follow B. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

17. P. but results in widespread hunger, death and social unrest [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Q. some of the causes of famine in that region

R. drought, floods, war and economic instability are

S. which not only causes severe shortage of food

Correct Answer: (a) RQSP
Solution:The given sentence starts with Part R as it contains the main subject of the sentence i.e. Drought, floods, war and economic instability. Part R will be followed by Part Q as it states the object.

Further, Part S states a relative clause that modifies 'causes of famine' & Part P connects to the previous one with the conjunction 'but'. So, P will follow S. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

18. A. featuring the fool, or jester, who represented the weaknesses, [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

B. fool's literature is the allegorical satires

C. popular throughout Europe from the 15th to the 17th century.

D. vices, and grotesqueries of contemporary society

Correct Answer: (a) BCAD
Solution:The given sentence starts with Part B as it introduces the man subject of the parajumble le. fool's literature. Part B will be followed by Part C as it talks about the popularity of fools followere.

Further, Part A states the characters in the foore literature & Part D states the qualities represented by the fock So, D will follow A. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

19. A. I once met a gentleman who told me about a game he plays with his grandchildren [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

B. He shares a titbit or two and it starts off a conversation.

C. He then asks his teenage grandchildren if they know who those people are.

D. He picks some names of politicians, rock stars or even criminals from his generation.

Correct Answer: (d) A, D, C, В
Solution:

Sentence A will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. the narrator met a gentleman who plays game with his grandchildren. And, Sentence D states that the gentleman picks names of some famous personalities from his generation.

So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence C states that the gentleman asks his grandchildren about those personalities & Sentence B states that the conversation starts between the narrator and the gentleman. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, option 'd' has the correct sequence,

20. P. and allows them to come out of their imaginary world [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Q. which helps in illuminating and enlightening the dark world

R. of two blind or visually impaired persons

S. eye donation is a very generous act towards society

Correct Answer: (d) SQRP
Solution:The given sentence starts with Part S as it introduces the main idea of the sentence, i.e. eye donation is a very generous act Part S will be followed by Part Q as it states the good outcomes of eye donation. Further, Part R talks about the people who benefit from eye donation & Part P states that the blind people come out of their imaginary world. So, P will follow R. Going through the options, option 'd' has the correct sequence.