Para Jumbles
About 7 min · English Language · English
Time worked out from the lesson's 485 words at 150 words a minute, plus a minute for each question.
Para Jumbles test your ability to arrange a set of jumbled sentences into a logically coherent paragraph. In SBI Clerk Prelims, you typically encounter 5 sentences labeled A through E (or sometimes 4 or 6), and you must identify the correct sequence.
Key ideas
- Opening sentence identification: The first sentence introduces a topic without referring to previous context. It never starts with "This," "That," "Such," "These," or pronouns like "He/She/They" without an antecedent.
- Closing sentence identification: The last sentence concludes the discussion—it summarizes, gives a result, or provides a final thought. Words like "Thus," "Hence," "Therefore," "Finally," or "In conclusion" often signal this.
- Pronoun-antecedent linking: A sentence with "He," "She," "It," "They," "This," or "These" must follow the sentence that introduces the noun it refers to.
- Article progression: "A/An" introduces something new; "The" refers to something already mentioned. A sentence with "the committee" must follow one that first mentions "a committee."
- Transition and linking words: Words like "However," "Moreover," "Furthermore," "But," "Also," "In addition," "On the other hand" indicate how a sentence connects to the previous one.
Watch out for
- Choosing a sentence with "This/These" as the opener → Check that any demonstrative pronoun has a clear antecedent; if it doesn't appear in prior options, that sentence cannot open.
- Ignoring article clues → Students miss that "the policy" requires "a policy" to have appeared earlier. Always track indefinite-to-definite article progression.
- Forcing sentences based on content similarity alone → Two sentences about the same topic don't necessarily go together. Focus on grammatical and logical connectors, not just theme.
Quick reference
- Opener: No backward reference—introduces the main subject fresh.
- Closer: Uses "Thus/Hence/Therefore/Finally" or summarizes the discussion.
- Pronoun rule: "He/She/It/They/This/These" must follow their noun.
- Article rule: "A/An" introduces; "The" refers back.
- Connector logic: "However" = contrast; "Moreover/Furthermore" = addition; "Therefore" = conclusion.
Check yourself: 3 questions
1. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: He decided to study harder and focus on his weaknesses. Q: Ram was disappointed with his test results. R: Within a few months, his performance improved significantly. S: His teacher also provided him with additional guidance. Which of the following is the correct sequence?
2. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: This pollution affects marine life and contaminates the food chain. Q: Plastic waste in oceans has become a major environmental concern. R: Millions of tons of plastic are dumped into the sea every year. S: Governments and organizations are now working on solutions to reduce plastic usage. Which of the following is the correct sequence?
3. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: However, it requires careful planning and a willingness to adapt to new cultures. Q: Many young professionals are considering opportunities abroad. R: The experience can enhance both personal growth and career prospects. S: Working in a foreign country offers valuable exposure to global markets. Which of the following is the correct sequence?
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