English Language

Para Jumbles

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Para Jumbles Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

Although the forces of Ibrahim Lodhi (P) fought most valiantly (Q) they were defeated (R) by Babar's forces in the first battle of Panipat (S) which laid the foundation of Mughal Rule in India

  1. Q R S P

  2. R S Q P

  3. P Q R S

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

“Although they fought they were defeated in Panipat by mughal forces” .Thus PQRS. 

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

Sedimentary rocks (P) derived from the disintegration of existing rocks (Q) are composed largely of minute fragments (R) from the remains of animals (S) and in some instances

  1. P Q S R

  2. Q P S R

  3. Q R P S

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

 “Sedimentary rocks are composed of …….minute fragments of existing rock and in some instances also remains of animals.” Thus QPSR.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) Hong Kong (Q) at the mouth of the Si Kiang river (R) a small country on the south-east coast of China (S) is a very important centre for trade

  1. P R Q S

  2. R P Q S

  3. R Q P S

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

 “Hong Kong ... small country situated at …is very important .” Thus PRQS

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) it is mandatory (Q) in keeping the city clean (R) for every citizen (S) to help the city administration

  1. R P Q S

  2. Q P R S

  3. R P S Q

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

 "For every citizen, it is mandatory to help the city administration in keeping the city clean". Thus RPSQ

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) have to realise (Q) employers (R) is no guarantee for successful job performance (S) that mere paper qualification

  1. Q P S R

  2. Q P R S

  3. S R Q P

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

 Identify the subject “employers”. They  should realise that “paper qualification doesn’t guarantee job performance”. Thus QPSR 

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) which runs between New Delhi and Bhopal (Q) Shatabdi Express (R) with a maximum speed of 140 km per hour (S) is the fastest train

  1. Q R P S

  2. P Q S R

  3. Q P S R

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

 We are talking about “Shatabhi Express which runs between … is the fastest train with speed of …..” Thus QPSR

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) In the city of Delhi (Q) who was so poor (R) there was a poor man (S) that his family had very little to eat most days

  1. P Q R S

  2. Q P R S

  3. R P Q S

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

 Descriptive statement: “There was a poor man in Delhi who was so poor that his family had very little to eat “. Thus, the correct arrangement is RPQS.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) Amit and Sharda were of marriageable age (Q) for permission to get married (R) hoping that they would agree (S) and decided to ask their parents

  1. P R S Q

  2. R P Q S

  3. Q P R S

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

 Amit and Sharda decided to ask their parents thinking they would agree. Thus PSQR

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) who is lacking in effort and motivation (Q) for his timid approach (R) cautious and dull candidate (S) offers lame excuses

  1. R P S Q

  2. R S P Q

  3. R Q P S

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

The correct sentence is:  (R) Cautious and dull candidate (P) who is lacking in (S) effort and motivation offers lame excuses (Q) for his timid approach. Hence, option (1) is correct.

 

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) is a candidate (Q) and is slightly above average height (R) of fair complexion, athletic type build (S) Satyender Nath

  1. R P S Q

  2. S P R Q

  3. S Q P R

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

Subject is “Satyender Nath”. Note we say “candidate of fair complexion“. Thus SPRQ.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) at a faster rate (Q) India's need to grow and develop (R) is paramount (S) to meet the needs and aspirations of its people

  1. S Q P R

  2. Q P R S

  3. Q P S R

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

 Subject” India” needs to grow at faster rate to meet the needs of the people. Thus QPSR

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) under Clinton's leadership for the past decade (Q) have been improving (R) conditions in Arkansas (S) slowly but measurably

  1. R S Q P

  2. S R Q P

  3. R Q P S

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

 Under Clinton’s leadership, conditions are improving slowly. Thus PRQS

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) that a shower of rain (Q) in the evening (R) was expected (S) the meteorological office reported

  1. S P R Q

  2. Q P R S

  3. P R Q S

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

The meteorological office reported that a shower of rain was expected in the evening.