Para jumbled

(Ordering of
Sentences)
 What are Para jumbled Sentences?
It pertains to a paragraph wherein the sentences of the paragraph are jumbled and are
assigned with some number or letter.
1. Ability to understand the context.

2. Ability to identify the flow of the information

3. Knowledge of some grammar.

Types of questions asked in the Exam
 TYPE 1

A: It is called the atmosphere.

B: All parts of the earth are surrounded by air.
C: Living beings breathe in and breathe out the air all the time.
D: This process is called respiration.

A. BACD B. DACB C. CBAD D. ACDB

 TYPE 2
S1: All living things affect living and non-living things around them.
P: This can also affect the population of fox, if foxes depend on rabbits for food.
Q: For example, earthworms make burrows and worm casts,
R: This act of earthworms affect the soil, and therefore the plants growing in it.
S: Rabbit's fleas carry the virus which causes myxomatosis, so they can affect the size
of the rabbit population.
S6: This inter dependability needs to be understood when we, humans consume
much more than required and abuse nature.

A. R S Q P B. P S R Q C. Q R S P D. S Q R P
1) Read the statements and try to find the first sentence. (type 1).

2) Notice key words and phrases.

3) Try to find at least two clues.

4) Before marking the correct answer, read the sentences as per chosen order.
Practice
Direction: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The
first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and
S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and
mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

Q. S1: There are so many healthy eats.

S6: They do not increase the blood sugar levels but help improve your cholesterol
levels, especially of good cholesterol.
P: They are high in fibre, protein and healthy fats such as monounsaturated fats.
Q: They give you a lot of energy and are good for the heart.
R: Instead of gifting sweets, why not give healthy nuts such as almonds, pistachios,
ground nuts and cashew nuts.
S: Nuts, for example, make a good choice not only as a snack but also as a gift.

A. SRPQ B. PRSQ
C. SQPR D. RSPQ
Direction: In this Section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The
first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as s1 and s6. The middle
four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labeled as P, Q,R and S. You
are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: Fitness has many dimensions; strength, speed, stamina and suppleness are all integral
parts of it.
S6: They, therefore, developed strong hearts, lungs and a robust vascular system. These genes
are still in us all, in spite of the passage of millions of years; it only needs to be rekindled by
taking to running.
P: This important function is carried out by the heart, lungs and blood vessels.
Q: But the most important part is cardio-vascular fitness. That is the ability of the heart to
pump purified blood to all parts of the body.
R: Our pre-historic ancestors had to run many times a day, every day, to either hunt for food or
to escape from danger.
S: And using the big muscles of the leg is the best way to achieve this kind of fitness.

A. RQPS B. QPSR C. RPSQ D. PSRQ

Direction: In the given question six sentences of a passage are a given. The
first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle
four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You
are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly.
Q. S1: She gets on the train in Salzburg.
S6: Then, sticking her head through the door, she asks hesitantly if the other seats are
taken.
P: A European woman in her late 40s; very well-turned-out in a peach jacket and a long,
black, silk skirt.
Q: As it pulls out of the station, I see her standing in the passage outside my compartment.
R: I watch her from the corner of my eye, hoping she would walk on and find a seat
elsewhere.
S: She lingers there for a few minutes, looking up and down the corridor, somehow
undecided.

A. QSPR B. PQRS C. RSQP D. QPRS

In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four
sentences in each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: The book ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was written by the great English poet William
Shakespeare during 1594.
S6: The story ‘Pyramus and Thisbe’ was contemporary to Romeo and Juliet and had a
similar story.
P: Though they tried very hard, they could not meet each other and spend a life
together that they had dreamt of.
Q: The play is about two lovers Romeo and Juliet, whose families were at a strong
enmity.
R: It is said that the story of Romeo and Juliet is based on an Italian story.
S: The play ends with the death of the two true lovers.

A. PQRS B. QPSR C. PSQR D. QRSP

In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four
sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, and S. You
are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: I keep on flapping my big ears all day.
P: They also fear that I will flip them all away.
Q: But children wonder why I flap them so.
R: I flap them so to make sure they are safely there on either side of my head.
S: But I know what I am doing.
S6: Am I not a smart, intelligent elephant?

A. SRQP B. QPSR
C. QPRS D. PSRQ
Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage.
The first and sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle bur sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P,
Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four
sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: While driving, remember to accelerate gently,
(P) Other than helping save fuel, smoother driving significantly helps cut carbon
emissions,
(Q) Which have adverse effects on both the environment and the community.
(S) Refrain from heavy breaking and be more vigilant of the road ahead to avoid braking
unnecessarily.
(R) Moreover, it also makes the driving experience safer and
S6: Less stressful for the driver and his loved ones!

A. PQRS B. SRQP
C. SPQR D. RQPS
Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage.
The first and sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle bur sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P,
Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four
sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1. Martial arts can be a discipline, a fitness regimen, and a form of self-defence that's useful
for all ages.
S6. Martial arts students tend to see significant cognitive and behavioural benefits.
P. Like any physical fitness regimen, martial arts practitioners can expect improvements in
cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.
Q. Research shows that martial arts offer myriad benefits for the body and mind.
R. Martial arts practice also tends to improve posture, stamina, endurance, and flexibility.
S. While the physical benefits and advantages of martial arts are a clear draw, the mental
benefits can't be discounted.

A. PQRS B. QPRS
C. RSPQ D. QSPR
Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage.
The first and sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle bur sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P,
Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four
sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: It was actually my mother who encouraged me to draw and colour.
S6: I learned to draw a lot of new things in my drawing class.
P: My mother soon enrolled me for drawing classes to hone my skills.
Q: She tried to do so to distract me from watching television as she indulged in
household tasks.
R: However, drawing eventually became my favourite subject.
S: I tried to draw different sceneries and other stuff and coloured them diligently.

A. PSRQ B. QRSP
C. QRPS D. SQPR
Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage.
The first and sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle bur sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P,
Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four
sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: I was excited yet nervous about this first ever solo road journey of mine.
S6: As we moved further on our journey, I spoke to the lady sitting beside me.
P: After around 2 hours, the bus stopped at a restaurant.
Q: I took the window seat in a bus and enjoyed the view outside.
R: I stepped out of the bus to grab a cup of tea and sandwich.
S: Sitting all by myself, exploring new things was a unique experience for me.

A. QSRP B. QPRS
C. PSRQ D. RQSP
Direction: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The
first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as 81 and S6. The middle
four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You
are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: While bananas and blueberries
(P) and also known as aronia berries - are not damaged when mixed
(Q) can help boost health. High in antioxidants, chokeberries -- native to North America
(R) have been commonly used in porridge
(S) a new study suggests that adding chokeberries, called ‘the healthiest fruit in the
world’
S6: with porridge unlike some other fruits

A. RSQP B. PSRQ
C. SRQP D. PQRS
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: Mountain Climbing, like various other adventure sports, renders an ecstatic feeling.
S6: A person’s physical and mental strength is challenged and tested during this
adventurous activity.
P: It is one of the best ways to rejuvenate and be one with the nature.
Q: The hilly areas, snow covered peaks, glaciers, forests and all the other things one
encounters during this expedition is breath-taking.
R: Travelling through these difficult paths brings out the best in a person.
S: One must be physically fit and possess good presence of mind to take up this activity and
enjoy it.

A. PQRS B. QSRP
C. PRSQ D. RPQS
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: Yoga is most important for everyone’s life as it helps in balancing the relationship
between body and mind.
S6: Generally Hatha yoga having many asanas is practiced by the people in India.
P: Earlier people belong to the Buddhism and Hinduism were used to of the yoga and
meditation.
Q: Various types of yoga are Raja yoga, jnana yoga, Bhakthi yoga, Karma yoga, Hatha yoga.
R: It is type of exercise which helps in learning physical and mental discipline through
regular practice.
S: It was originated in India long years ago in ancient time.

A. SPRQ B. RPQS
C. PSQR D. RSPQ
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

Q. S1: Plastic bags are commonly seen in the market.

S6: Unlike the cloth and paper bags, the plastic bags are non-biodegradable.
P: These bags are available in various sizes and come handy while shopping.
Q: However, it is important to understand that as convenient as these are to carry and
use these are equally harmful to the environment.
R: These are light and inexpensive.
S: These are the reasons why these are being used extensively.

A. SRPQ B. RQSP
C. QPRS D. PRSQ
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1. Biodiversity is the amount of variety of life on Earth.
S6. It is known to aid in breaking down pollutants.
P. Healthy ecosystems and rich biodiversity contribute to climate stability.
Q. It is the number of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
R. Along with helping in speedy recovery, it also promote soils formation and
protection.
S. It also helps in speedy recovery from natural disasters.

A. QPSR B. PQSR
C. PSRQ D. RSPQ
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: You can make a way for children to quit screen time by getting them to the kitchen,
cooking together with you.
S6: When you cook together, start with a simple dish like a fruit salad or vegetable sandwich.
P: One of the most effective ways to teach children about healthy eating is to involve them in
preparing a meal.
Q: So, you can start by planning a healthy menu by going to the supermarket together.
R: Teach them to read their labels and also learn about the cost of the food.
S: Cooking in this way will increase the enthusiasm in children and help them learn about the
value of nutritious food.

A. QSPR B. PQRS
C. RSPQ D. PRQS
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1. The Amazon Biome spans approximately 6.7 million square kilometers, which is twice the
size of India.
S6. Deforestation in Amazon can lead to catastrophic consequences around the world.
P. It contains the highest biodiversity of anywhere in the world, and is home to around 30% of
the world’s known species
Q. There is a clear link between the health of the Amazon and the health of the planet.
R. The rain forests, which contain 90-140 billion metric tons of carbon, help stabilize local and
global climate.
S. The basin is shared by eight countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela,
Guyana and Suriname), as well as the overseas territory of French Guiana.

A. RSPQ B. PSRQ
C. SPQR D. QPSR
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: Sleep in humans can be affected by caffeine.
S6: A 2016 systematic review of research on coffee, caffeine and sleep concluded that
individuals will respond differently to caffeine based on a variety of factors.
P: There is an association between a daily intake of caffeine and reduced sleep quality
Q: Human sensitivity to the effects of caffeine on sleep is variable and its exact basis is
still debated
R: The effects of caffeine on sleep depend not only on the amount of caffeine ingested
at bedtime
S: but also on the amount of caffeine ingested over the whole day

A. RPSQ B. PRSQ
C. PSRQ D. QPSR
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: It was the summer of 1990. As Indian Railway (Traffic) Service probationers, my friend
and I travelled by train from Lucknow to Delhi.
S6: It was a harrowing night in the company of an unruly battalion; we were on edge, on the
thin line between honour and dishonour.
P: We cowered in fright and squirmed with rage.
Q: Two MPs were also travelling in the same bogie.
R: They forced us to vacate our reserved berths and sit on the luggage, and passed obscene and
abusive comments.
S: That was fine, but the behaviour of some 12 people who were travelling with them without
reservation was terrifying.

A. QSRP B. SRPQ
C. QRPS D. PSRQ
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: I had enrolled for maths and physics coaching classes at a nearby coaching institute.
S6: Hence, most parts of the time were spent studying which was tiring but helpful during
the exams.
P: Since the final exams were approaching our teacher thought that vacation was a good
time to cover up the syllabus so that we have ample time for revision and tests.
Q: So, we had increased number of coaching classes.
R: We studied more at the coaching so we had to take out more time for self-study each
day in order to revise those chapters at home.
S: The classes were conducted every alternative day.

A. PQRS B. SPQR
C. SQRP D. PRSQ
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: Most people living in Indian villages are engaged in farming and other agricultural
activities.
S6: Selling the crops at a good price in the market is another big challenge for the Indian
farmers.
P: Farming is not just restricted to sowing seeds and taking care of the crops, it involves a
lot more.
Q: Farmers need to toil hard.
R: While many of them have their own land, others work on daily wages for the landlords.
S: A lot of effort goes into cultivating the land, growing the crops and reaping them.

A. RQSP B. QSPR
C. PRSQ D. RPQS
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. S1: On Wednesday morning, Navi Mumbai residents were surprised to see a helicopter fly
very low.
P: The Indian Navy said they undertook a routine migratory bird survey sortie as flamingos and
waders were a flight safety hazard.
Q: It flew very close to the flamingo feeding grounds in Talawe wetlands, scattering the birds.
R: More 1.5 lakh flamingos have flocked to wetlands in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
(MMR) this year.
S: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) said so last month, estimating a 25% increase in
numbers as compared to 2019.
S6: BNHS said lower human activity during lockdown created ideal foraging conditions in Navi
Mumbai wetlands.

A. RSPQ B. QPSR C. PSRQ D. QPRS

In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and
sixth Sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle bur
sentences In each item have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S.
You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark
your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

Q. P. We are all aware that it is essential to protect our skin from the sun, but most of
us often miss the fact that protecting our hair is equally important.
Q. It even makes the hair colour fade faster.
R. The skin on your scalp is equally prone to sunburn and requires the same degree of
care.
S. And if you don’t protect your hair from the heat, it can change the texture drastically
by drying it out.

A. PRSQ B. PQRS
C. SRQP D. RSPQ
Direction: Sentence of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the
sentence in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

Q. A) “Buy sweet apples, or none at all”, he instructed his servant.

B) A rich man sent his servant to an orchard to buy some apples.
C) The servant asked, “How am I to know that all of them are sweet if I taste just
one?”
D) The owner of the orchard said to the servant,” All my apples are sweet. Try one.”
A. ACBD B. BADC
C. ABCD D. BDAC
Q. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A) There lived a foolish king in a large kingdom.
B) He thought that it will be a good joke.
C) He did not realise that what he thought of as a joke would cost him heavily.
D) The king once decided to throw all his ministers in prison for a day.
A. ADBC
B. DABC
C. ABCD
D. ACBD
Q. Sentence of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentence in
the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. At its height, around 1,200 years ago, the city of Calakmul had a population of
about 50,000 people, but the kingdom as a whole numbered more than 1.5 million.
B. Deep in the jungle of southern Mexico lie the ruins of a city that thrived for
centuries before it was abandoned more than 1,000 years ago.
C. Archaeologists have uncovered 6,750 structures here – the largest is this pyramid
temple, called, simply, ‘structure 2.’
D. Calakmul was once one of the two duelling superpowers – along with Tikal – of the
Classical Mayan civilisation.
A. ACDB B. DBCA C. BDAC D. BCDA
Direction: Sentence of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the
sentence in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

Q. A) It is also a rich source of news updates around the world.

B) Older people and children remain glued to it.
C) It has become a great source of entertainment for all.
D) TV has become a powerful medium these days.
A. DBCA
B. ABCD
C. ACBD
D. BDCA
Q. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A) Sculpture and painting form an integral part of temple architecture.
B) The city is visited by thousands curious to see the temple in the form of a chariot.
C) The finest example of this is Konark Temple in Puri.
D) The chariot with immense wheels and horses is carved from stone.
A. ACBD
B. ABCD
C. BCDA
D. BCAD
Q. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right
order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A). Indeed, polymers such as regenerated cellulose, which have become familiar household
materials under the trade names rayon and nylon, are also made into numerous non-fiber
products, ranging from cellophane envelope windows to clear plastic soft-drink bottles.
B). The chemical compounds from which man-made fibers are produced are known as polymers, a
class of compounds characterized by long, chain-like molecules of great size and molecular weight.
C). As fibers, these materials are prized for their strength, toughness, resistance to heat and
mildew, and ability to hold a pressed form.
D). Many of the polymers that constitute man-made fibers are the same as or similar to
compounds that make up plastics, rubbers, adhesives and surface coatings.
A. BDACB. ACDB C. CBAD D. BCDA
Q. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A). He was in the habit of stealing food from others.
B). One night, the villagers decided to teach him a lesson and kept only rotten food in
their kitchen.
C). The culprit ended up eating the rotten food and fell sick.
D). Once upon a time, there lived a man in a village.
A. ACDB
B. DABC
C. BACD
D. ABDC
Q. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange The sentence
in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1) According to his hypothesis, now known as the neuron theory, each nerve cell
communicates with others through contiguity rather than continuity.
2) The watershed of all studies of the nervous system was an observation made in
1889 by Spanish scientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal.
3) It has since been proved that Cajal's theory is not universally true, but his central
idea has remained an accurate guiding principle for all further study.
4) That is, communication between adjacent but separate cells must take place across
the space and barriers separating them.
A. 3412 B. 2143 C. 2341 D. 1432