English Language

Para Jumbles

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Para Jumbles Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning. The middle four in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the answer sheet.

S1 : Pasteur began his fruitful scientific investigations when he was Professor of Chemistry at Strashurg. S6 : The pasteurization process which he prescribed for wine and beer is used now to safeguard milk too. P : He also found how germs causing changes in materials could be controlled by heat. Q : He made a thorough study of the wine industry in France. R : He thus saved the wine industry from ruin by his work. S : After careful and extensive investigation he produced the germ theory of fermentation. The proper sequence should be

  1. P Q R S

  2. Q P S R

  3. S Q P R

  4. Q S P R
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

QSPR. The first sentence opens with the information regarding Pasteur. The next one will be the information regarding the work he did. The next sentence that follows will be the one where we are told about the way he produced the germ theory of fermentation. The next one will be the information that he ‘also’ found how germs causing changes in materials could be controlled. These two might confuse the test taker but the word ‘also’ is the clue that this sentence should follow the one where we are told about his main work. Then the sentence that helps us draw the conclusion that he saved the wine industry from ruin, through his work. This would conclude with the final sentence that is already given.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning. The middle four in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the answer sheet.

S1 : In democratic countries men are equal before law, and have a voice ‘in deciding how and by whom they shall be governed. S6 : And they live like this not for fun, but because they are too poor to afford another room. P : While some few people live in luxury, many have not even enough to drink and wear. Q : But with respect to the sharing of money — which means the sharing of food and clothing, and houses and books and so on the system is still very unfair. R : There are many families of five or six persons who live in a single room; they sleep and dress and wash and eat their meals; in this same room they are born; and in this same they die. S : Even in the finest of world’s cities thousands of people live in dreadful surroundings. The proper sequence should be

  1. Q R S P

  2. S R P Q

  3. Q P S R

  4. P Q R S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

QPSR. The first sentence that is given to us is the fact that in democratic countries all men are equal in the eyes of the law. The next sentence will be the statement that deals with the wealth distribution and tells us that in spite of being equal in the eyes of law the people are not equal with same level of wealth. The next sentence tells us that while some are living in luxury some do not even have enough to sustain or clothe themselves. The next sentence talks about the finest cities, where too, many live in single rooms and their living conditions. The conclusion will follow where the given sentence tells us that they do not live like this for fun but are too poor to afford another room.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning. The middle four in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the answer sheet.

S1 : Mental disability, whether mental retardation or any other developmental disability, is not the same as mental illness. S6 : And the earlier the better. P : A person with mental disability can certainly be helped to improve, but mainly in childhood. Q : But mental disability has no cure. R : Mental illness has an identifiable cause and may be cured. S : Not the best doctors nor all the medicines in the world can cure mental disability. The proper sequence should be

  1. P S Q R

  2. Q P R S

  3. R Q S P

  4. S R P Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

RQSP. The first sentence that is given tells us about the difference between mental illness and mental disability. The sentence ends with the mention of mental illness, thus, the next sentence will be the one telling us more about mental illness. Then the next sentence will talk about mental disability having no cure as it is carried forward from the first sentence. This will follow R because it has a ‘but’ in the beginning. This means that this statement has to have a statement before it to qualify the ‘but’. Next will be the information regarding the incurability of mental disability, followed by the information that tells us that a person with mental disability can be helped to improve, but mainly in childhood. This statement will then qualify the last given sentence by telling us that the earlier the better.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning. The middle four in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the answer sheet.

S1 : Undoubtedly, science has done wonders. S6 : Thus, science, which was once considered a destructive power only in war, must be recognized as one also in its apparently constructive activities during peace. P : But in giving such an answer, our attention must not be taken up entirely by the danger from nuclear weapons and chemical warfare. Q : The honest answer has to be, “Not always”. R : But has it stopped with wonders which are beneficial to mankind? S : There is far greater real danger from the damage to the environment arising from the, so-called peaceful uses of science. The proper sequence should be

  1. R Q P S

  2. S P Q R

  3. S R P Q

  4. P Q R S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RQPS. The opening sentence is an assertion that science has done wonders. The following sentence will then question if it has stopped with wonders that are beneficial to mankind. The next sentence will answer this question. The next one will qualify this answer with the reason, where we should not always consider just the weapons that pose a danger. The next statement will qualify this statement and draws our attention towards the danger to the environment. This will conclude with the last sentence that is already given.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

If you buy the economy pack (P) the manufacturers, wanting to promote the sales (Q) which is quite cheap (R) have devised a number of schemes (S) and to ensure clearance of stocks.

The correct sequence should be

  1. Q P S R

  2. P Q R S

  3. R S Q P

  4. Q R S P
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

QPSR. If you buy the economy pack which is quite cheap the manufacturers, wanting to promote the sales and to ensure clearance of stocks have devised a number of schemes. The first segment is given and informs us about the economy pack. Thus, the following segment will expand on that subject. The next segment will give us the reason, why the economy pack is cheap. The segment with and will obviously follow and finally the segment that will give closure to the sentence, by summing up the reason to all the schemes.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

A person (P) another’s view point (Q) limited in mind and culture (R) who cannot understand (S) is to that extent.

The correct sequence should be

  1. Q R P S

  2. R P S Q

  3. P S Q R

  4. S R Q P
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

RPSQ. A person who cannot understand another’s view point is to that extent limited in mind and culture. A person is introduced in the opening segment of the sentence. The next segment will be determined by finding out what kind of person is the sentence talking about. Then the segment that elaborates the nature of this person, the next segment will be about how that person’s nature is affected by his lack of understanding. Then the segment that will closure to the sentence will follow.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

Happiness does not consist (P) in rank or position, (Q) it is a state of mind (R) who are contended (s) available to those.

The correct sequence should be

  1. P Q R S

  2. Q P R S

  3. P Q S R

  4. R P S Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

PQSR. Happiness does not consist in rank or position; it is a state of mind available to those who are contended. The opening of the sentence  Is given and introduces the topic of happiness and what does not consist of happiness. The following segment has to carry forward this and enumerate things that exclude happiness. The next segment will talk about the essence of happiness, i.e. a state of mind. The following segment has to follow up on this and then the closure with who is actually happy.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

We (P) intend to shift (Q) with our family (R) to Bombay (S) which consists of three persons.

The correct sequence should be

  1. P Q R S

  2. P R Q S

  3. Q R P S

  4. R Q P S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

PRQS. We intend to shift to Bombay with our family which consists of three persons. The opening of the sentence is about the subject, we. The following segment will tell us something about the subject. The next segment will be about where the action will take place. The one that follows this segment will be about the details of the subject and then the closure of the sentence.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

The whole valley (P) with date-palms (Q) was pleasantly (R) and was well planted (S) green with crops:

The correct sequence should be

  1. Q S R P

  2. R S Q P

  3. P Q S R

  4. S R P Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The whole valley was pleasantly green with crops and was well planted with date palms. The opening of the sentence leads us towards the subject of the sentence which is the whole valley. The next segment will be about the valley that one can see at first glance. The following segment will be the detail of the valley. The next segment will follow the reason for the detail and then finally the conclusion and the closure.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

The person (P) at night (Q) next door (R) sings loudly (S) who lives.

The correct sequence should be

  1. P R Q S

  2. Q S R P

  3. S Q R P

  4. P Q S R
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

SQRP. The person who lives next door sings loudly at night. The opening of the sentence is about the subject of the sentence. The segment that will follow will be about the subject. The segment after that will tell us what this subject does and then the conclusion of the sentence.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

The extent (P) of social progress (Q) in various nation-building activities (R) is an important indicator (S) of women's participation.

The correct sequence should be

  1. P R S Q

  2. S Q R P

  3. R S Q P

  4. Q P R S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The extent of women's participation in various nation building activities is an important indicator of social progress. The opening of the sentence is about the extent, so the segment that will follow will be about the subject of the sentence. Then the segment that follows will be about the reason of the women's participation. The next segment will be about the conclusions that we can draw from this participation and the final segment will be about the closure of the sentence.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

The wings (P) are so small (Q) useless for flying (R) of some birds (S) that they are.

The correct sequence should be

  1. R P S Q

  2. Q S P R

  3. P R S Q

  4. S R P Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RPSQ. The wings of some birds are so small that they are useless for flying. The sentence opens with the subject. The segment that follows will be about the details of the subject. The next segment will be the segment with the conjunction to join the sentence and then the conclusion of the sentence will follow.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

We have (P) to provide (Q) both people and ecosystems (R) the ability (S) with the water they need.

The correct sequence should be

  1. R P Q S

  2. Q R P S

  3. S R P Q

  4. R S P Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RPQS. We have the ability to provide both people and ecosystems with the water they need. The opening is about we have. The segment that will follow will have details about what we have. The segment after that will tell us who can benefit from the action, and finally the action that will provide the conclusion.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

People (P) from doing something themselves (Q) or reading about it (R) usually team more (S) than by watching someone else.

The correct sequence should be

  1. R S Q P

  2. R P S Q

  3. P R Q S

  4. P R S Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

RPSQ. People usually learn more from doing something themselves than by watching someone else or reading about it. The opening of the sentence is about the subject. The segment that will follow will be about the action of the subject. The next segment will be about the subject of the action and then the conclusion that is given in two segments. Of these two segments the one containing the conjugation will be the closure of the sentence.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following items, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your answer sheet accordingly.

The prevention of disease (P) facing the authorities (Q) was by far (R) after the earthquake (S) the most urgent problem.

The correct sequence should be

  1. Q S P R

  2. R P Q S

  3. Q R P S

  4. S P R Q
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

QSPR. The prevention of disease was by far the most urgent problem facing the authorities after the earthquake. The opening of the sentence is the subject of the sentence. The segment that follows will have the details of the subject. The importance of the prevention is stressed in the next part. The next segment will be about the predicate of the sentence, which is the most urgent problem. The last segment of the sentence is the conclusion.