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PARA JUMBLE PART-2

📆 November 12, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. P. the news of her husband's death [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Q. to break to her as gently as possible

R. great care was taken

S. Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble

 

Correct Answer: (d) SRQP
Note:

The given sentence starts with Part S as it introduces the main idea of the sentence, i.e. being aware of the fact that Mrs Mallard was a heart patient. Part S will be followed by Part R as it states the precaution taken by them. Further, Part Q talks about telling Mrs. Mallard as gently as possible about something shocking & Part P states the shocking news of her husband's death. So, P will follow Q. Going through the options, option 'd' has the correct sequence.

22. A. Despite numerous setbacks and rejections, he refused to give up on his dream of making it big. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

B. John had always been a talented musician, but he struggled to find his place in the competitive and cutthroat music industry.

C. With the help of a supportive community of fellow musicians and fans, John continued to hone his craft and develop his own unique sound.

D. Eventually, his hard work paid off and he landed a record deal with a major label.

 

Correct Answer: (a) BACD
Note:

Sentence B will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. John's struggle to find a place in the music industry despite being talented. And, Sentence A states his determination for the dream in spite of numerous failures. So, A will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that he was able to develop his own unique sound with the help of fellow musicians & Sentence D states that he eventually succeeded. So, D will follow C. Going through the options, option 'a' has the correct sequence.

23. 0. on a regular basis can improve [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

P. engaging in physical activity

Q. the risk of chronic diseases , and boost mental health

R. cardiovascular health, reduce

 

Correct Answer: (c) PORQ
Note:

The given sentence starts with Part P as it introduces the main Idea of the sentence, i.e. engaging in a physical activity. Part P will be followed by Part O as it talks about the improvement caused by regular physical activity. Further, Part R talks about the improvement in cardiovascular heather Part talks about reduction in chronic diseases and boosting mental health. So, will follow R. Going through the options, option 'c' has the correct sequence.

 

24. P. a man in a maroon colour flannel shirt [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Q. rounded a corner and walked into the middle of the main street of Yellow Sky

R. which had been purchased for purposes of decoration

S. and made principally by some Jewish women on the East side of New York

Correct Answer: (b) PRSQ
Note:

subject of the sentence, i.e. a man in a maroon colour flannel The given sentence starts with Part P as it introduces the main shirt. Part P will be followed by Part R as it states the purpose of purchasing the shirt. Further, Part S states the maker of the shirt & Part Q states that the man turned a corner and walked into the main street of Yellow Sky. So, Q will follow S. Going through the options, option 'b' has the correct sequence.

25. A He repeated up to a trident, increasing the amount until he had weighed a thousand pounds. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)]

B. During the spring of 1717, the iron foundries in a remote district were often visited by a thin, middle-aged man with a notebook.

C. Three cauldrons were next prepared under his directions.

D. He would weigh out two pounds of iron, have them heated till they were red-hot and then weigh them again.

 

Correct Answer: (a) BDAC
Note:

Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main subject of the parajumble i.e. The middle-aged man. And, Sentence D states what he did. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence A states that he repeated the experiment & Sentence C states the items that were prepared by him. So, C will follow A. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

26. Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R, S. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(S1) Newspapers, especially of the popular variety, aim to do two things: to inform and to entertain.

(P) Entertainment may be principally found in the centre pages of the newspaper in some of the feature articles and in some local news stories

(Q) The principal aim of the short news report on the front pages is to inform.

(R) Most newspapers are published daily, and the news reporters must make sure that they have up-to-the minute news.

(S) In their news reports they will aim to create a sense of immediacy, to convey the impression that they have 'rushed' the news to the reader and 'that the information contained is the very latest."

(S6) Reporters also wish to create a sense of authenticity, that is, that their news is accurate and genuine.

 

Correct Answer: (d) P, Q, R, S
Note:

Sentence P will follow sentence S1 as it states where the entertainment news can be found. And, Sentence Q states the aim of short news. So, Q will follow P. Further, Sentence R states the news reporters & Sentence S states their reports. So, S will follow R. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

27. A. The outcome is much more likely to be favorable if there is substantial international aid than if there is not. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

B. Many of the underdeveloped countries will promote the growth of their economies in one way or the other, no matter whether they receive substantial outside aid in the process or not.

C. By substantial aid I mean not only large amounts of technical assistance but also of capital.

D. The character of that development, however, is likely to be bes of and amounts of aid strongly influenced by the types available.

 

Correct Answer: (a) BDAC
Note:

Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Growth of the underdeveloped companies. And, Sentence D states the character of the development. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence A states the outcome & Sentence C states an additional point of substantial aid. So, C will follow A. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

28. A. But she has no idea an aunt and uncle are waiting for her. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)]

B. 'The Strange Child' is the story of a young girl who believes she is the only one on the planet.

C. Her parents simply vanished into thin air one day.

D. She travels the world in search of Nevada because she aspires to reside in the Mojave Desert.

 

Correct Answer: (d) BCDA
Note:

Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. The Strange Child'. And, Sentence C states that her parents vanished into thin air one day. So, C will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that she travelled the world & Sentence A states that she has no idea an aunt and uncle are waiting for her. So, A will follow D. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

29. A. It's because the 'practical people' in society boast of having a practical approach to life. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)]

B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek advice from their elders.

C. Emphasising upon the times that prevailed, the youth very much get their queries answered systematically.

D. In the similar context even the elders are, in most likelihood, expected to give their advice as a word of guidance.

 

Correct Answer: (a) BDCA
Note:

Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Youngsters should seek advice from their elders. And, Sentence D states the role of elders. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that youth get their queries answered & Sentence A states the reason behind it. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

30. A. "Well, you can't make me", she said, looking back at me. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

B. She went on, "Well, you might try", I responded, and she laughed.

C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, "What do you want?" McKechnie remembered.

D. "Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased", I added.

 

Correct Answer: (d) CDAB
Note:

Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. The person came in and exchanged greetings. And, Sentence D states the response to the question asked. So, D will follow C. Further, Sentence A states that the person responds to the speaker's request by saying that you can't make me happy & Sentence B states further response of the person, asking him to try. So, B will follow A. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

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