English Language

Para Jumbles

1,555 Questions
All Sentence parts within one sentence 753 Fixed opening or closing anchor 352 Whole sentences into a paragraph 271 Single position asked 157 Odd sentence out 4

Para Jumbles Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following Six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—

1. I had paid a lot of attention during training and could easily answer the questions till I came to the last one. What is the name of the lady who cleans your floor?
2. ‘Yes’, he replied. “In your career you will meet many people all of whom are significant even if all you do is greet them.”
3. I thought the question was a joke. I had seen her but how would I know her name?
4. During my internship we were given a quiz to see how much we had learnt.
5. I have never forgotten this lesson.
6. I submitted my paper leaving the last question blank and asked the manager if it would count for assessment.

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Following the sequence 4-1-3-6-2-5, the fifth sentence is 2.

Multiple choice

Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following Six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—

1. I had paid a lot of attention during training and could easily answer the questions till I came to the last one. What is the name of the lady who cleans your floor?
2. ‘Yes’, he replied. “In your career you will meet many people all of whom are significant even if all you do is greet them.”
3. I thought the question was a joke. I had seen her but how would I know her name?
4. During my internship we were given a quiz to see how much we had learnt.
5. I have never forgotten this lesson.
6. I submitted my paper leaving the last question blank and asked the manager if it would count for assessment.

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The logical order is: 4 (internship quiz), 1 (paid attention/last question), 3 (thought it was a joke), 6 (submitted blank/asked manager), 2 (manager's reply), 5 (never forgot). The third sentence is 3.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

  1. An employee's performance should be evaluated P. and feedback should be provided to them Q. from time to time R. on the basis of various parameters S. like team work, individual participation, competitive spirit etc.
  2. in order to encourage them.

  1. PQRS

  2. RSPQ

  3. SPRQ

  4. PQSR
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Evaluation of employee's performance-various paramaters-like- and providing feedback-from time to time-to encourage them.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

  1. A lot of people regard fasting P. but it certainly Q. as going from food to fast R. isn't good for the body S. as good for the soul
  2. shocks the system.

  1. RPQS

  2. PQRS

  3. RPSQ

  4. SPRQ
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Many people regard fasting-good for the soul-but it certainly-isn't good for the body- as going from food to fast- shocks the system.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

  1. It's good to be individually brilliant and to have strong core competencies; P. but unless you are able to work in a team Q. you'll always perform below par R. and harness each other's core competencies, S. because there will always be situations at which you'll do poorly
  2. and someone else does well.

  1. PQRS

  2. PRSQ

  3. SQRP

  4. PRQS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Good to be individually brilliant-unless you are able to work in a team-performance will be below par-because of situations.

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. I told him Q. I was going R. that S. to the office The correct sequence should be

  1. SRQP

  2. PRQS

  3. PQRS

  4. QSRP
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e., “I told him that I was going to the office.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. despite being the dominant partner Q. have all the advantages R. in the relationship S. the franchiser doesn't always The correct sequence should be

  1. SRPQ

  2. PRSQ

  3. PQSR

  4. PQRS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e. “Despite being the dominant partner in the relationship the franchiser doesn't always have all the advantages.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. and commendable in many ways Q. since independence R. has been unique S. India's development over the past half century The correct sequence should be

  1. RSPQ

  2. PQSR

  3. PQRS

  4. SQRP
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(4) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e. “India's development over the past half century since independence has been unique and commendable in many ways.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. Do you know Q. who lives in Model Town R. that Mr. Bhatia S. will be our new class teacher? The correct sequence should be

  1. PQSR

  2. RSQP

  3. PRQS

  4. PQRS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(3) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e., “Do you know that Mr. Bhatia who lives in Model Town will be our new class teacher.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. the students to write Q. the superintendent asked R. of the paper S. on only one side The correct sequence should be

  1. PQRS

  2. QPSR

  3. PSQR

  4. PRQS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e., “The Superintendent asked the students to write on only one side of the paper.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. with large classes Q. would take too much time R. essay type questions because marking long answers S. it is very difficult for teachers to evaluate regular

  1. PQSR

  2. SRQP

  3. PQRS

  4. PSRQ
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(4) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the parts of the sentence in the correct sequence, i.e. “With large classes, it is difficult for teachers to evaluate regular essay type questions because marking long answers would take too much time.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. making a queer noise Q. and the engine was R. the aircraft was overloaded S. there was something wrong with the battery The correct sequence should be

  1. RSQP

  2. PRSQ

  3. PSRQ

  4. QRSP
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e. “The aircraft was overloaded, there was something wrong with the battery and the engine was making a queer noise.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. best suited to a democratic regime Q. ours is a democracy R. with methods of permeation and education S. and any compulsion or use of force is out of question. The correct sequence should be

  1. QRSP

  2. PSQR

  3. PQRS

  4. RQSP
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the proper sequence i.e., “Ours is a democracy with methods of permeation and education best suited to a democratic regime and any compulsion or use of force is out of question.”

Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.

P. in an attempt to prove its supremacy Q. has abused R. and ill-treated small and large animals S. the so called civilised human race The correct sequence should be

  1. SPRQ

  2. SQRP

  3. PQSR

  4. QRSP
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) is the correct answer. Here, it puts the sentence in the correct sequence i.e. “The so called civilised human race has abused and ill-treated small and large animals in an attempt to prove its supremacy.”

Multiple choice

Directions: Parts of the given sentence, labelled P,Q,R,S, have been jumbled up. Choose the correct sequence from the given options to rearrange these parts to form a correct sentence.

P. the deepest reverberations Q. in your body R. are triggered by S. the impulses to move

  1. SRPQ

  2. SQPR

  3. QPSR

  4. PRQS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is the correct answer. Here, the correct sentence is “The impulses to move are triggered by the deepest reverberations in your body.”