Direction: In the items in this section, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R, and S. You are required to find out the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet. S1: The body can never stop. S6: It comes from food. P: To support this endless activity, the body needs all the fuel for action. Q: Sometimes it is more active than at other times, but it is always moving. R: Even in the deepest sleep we must breathe. S: The fuel must come from somewhere. The proper sequence should be
Q R P S
Understanding Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
Sentence rearrangement questions, often called Para Jumbles, require you to arrange a set of jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph. The key is to identify the logical flow of ideas, looking for connections between sentences, transition words, and the overall theme.
Analyzing the Sentences
Let's break down the given sentences to find the proper sequence:
- S1: The body can never stop. (This is the starting point, introducing the idea of continuous body activity.)
- S6: It comes from food. (This is the ending point, identifying the source of something discussed earlier.)
- P: To support this endless activity, the body needs all the fuel for action. (Connects 'endless activity' to the need for 'fuel'.)
- Q: Sometimes it is more active than at other times, but it is always moving. (Elaborates on the idea of the body never stopping from S1.)
- R: Even in the deepest sleep we must breathe. (Provides an example of the body 'always moving' from Q.)
- S: The fuel must come from somewhere. (Introduces the idea of needing a source for the 'fuel' mentioned in P.)
Step-by-Step Reasoning for the Sequence
Let's build the paragraph step by step, connecting the ideas logically.
- S1 states that the body "can never stop". This sets the theme of continuous activity.
- Sentence Q directly follows up on S1 by explaining what "can never stop" means: it is "always moving", even if the activity level varies. So, Q should come after S1. (S1 → Q)
- Sentence R provides a specific example of the body "always moving" as stated in Q. Breathing, even during deep sleep, is a continuous activity. This logically follows Q. (Q → R)
- Now that S1, Q, and R have established the concept of continuous, endless activity, sentence P connects this activity to a requirement: "To support this endless activity," the body needs "fuel". This follows the description of the activity. (R → P)
- Sentence S introduces the concept of a source for the "fuel" mentioned in P: "The fuel must come from somewhere." This acts as a bridge to the final sentence, S6. (P → S)
- Finally, S6 identifies where the fuel comes from: "It comes from food." This concludes the paragraph by answering the question posed implicitly in S. (S → S6)
Following this logical flow, the sequence of the middle sentences is Q, R, P, and S.
Summary of the Correct Sequence
The logical arrangement of the sentences is:
S1: The body can never stop.
Q: Sometimes it is more active than at other times, but it is always moving.
R: Even in the deepest sleep we must breathe.
P: To support this endless activity, the body needs all the fuel for action.
S: The fuel must come from somewhere.
S6: It comes from food.
Thus, the correct sequence for the jumbled sentences P, Q, R, and S is Q R P S.
| Sentence | Role/Connection |
|---|---|
| S1 | Introduces body's constant activity. |
| Q | Explains S1 (always moving). |
| R | Example for Q (breathing in sleep). |
| P | Links activity (S1, Q, R) to need for fuel. |
| S | Raises question about fuel source. |
| S6 | Answers about fuel source (food). |
Revision Table: Key Concepts in Para Jumbles
| Concept | Explanation | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying S1 and S6 | First and last sentences provide context and boundaries. | Read S1 and S6 carefully to understand the topic and conclusion. |
| Finding the Opener | Which of P, Q, R, S can logically follow S1? Look for broad statements or introductions. | Test each sentence after S1. Q fits well after S1. |
| Finding Connections | Look for links between sentences: pronoun references (e.g., "this activity," "it"), transition words (e.g., "therefore," "however"), cause-and-effect, examples. | R provides an example for Q. P refers back to the 'endless activity' discussed. S refers to the 'fuel' from P and leads to S6. |
| Finding the Closer | Which of P, Q, R, S can logically precede S6? Look for conclusions or statements that are resolved by S6. | S introduces the need for a source, which S6 provides. S comes before S6. |
| Building the Chain | Piece together the sentences by finding sequential links. | S1 → Q → R → P → S → S6. |
Additional Information on Sentence Sequencing
Mastering sentence sequencing or Para Jumbles involves more than just identifying S1 and S6. It requires understanding how ideas are structured in a paragraph. Here are some common structures and tips:
- General to Specific: Start with a broad statement and then provide details or examples. (Like S1 and Q setting the general idea, followed by R as an example).
- Cause and Effect: One sentence describes a cause, and the next describes the effect.
- Problem and Solution: A problem is presented, followed by a solution or discussion of solutions.
- Chronological Order: Events are described in the order they happened.
- Pronoun and Noun Antecedent: A sentence using a pronoun (he, she, it, they, this) must follow a sentence that introduces the noun the pronoun refers to.
- Keywords and Repeat Phrases: Look for repetition of keywords or phrases that link sentences together, like "endless activity" and "fuel" in this example.
- Elimination: Once you establish a definite link (e.g., Q follows S1), look at the options and eliminate those that don't follow this link.
Practicing different types of passages helps you recognize these patterns and improve your ability to sequence sentences logically.
Similar Questions
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Important Questions from Para Jumbles
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : cricket is a religion in India and
Q : most of the other sports suffer
R : due to the extra importance given to cricket as a game
S : it is known to all
Proper order is
A. PQSR
B. PSQR
C. QSPR
D. SPRQ
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : is mostly produced in rural farms
Q : India is a leading producer of
R : milk is the most important of them and
S : dairy products by volume
Proper order is
A. SRPQ
B. QSPR
C. QPSR
D. QSRP
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P: mostly decided by the market conditions
Q: Sometimes, a United States dollar is worth only 12 pesos in Mexico
R: the rates of exchange between them vary from time to time
S: and some other time it can be 100 pesos
Proper order is -
A. PRSQ
B. QPRS
C. QSRP
D. QSPR
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D. The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
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C. Small greenish flowers, in clusters, precede the fruit, which varies in colour from almost black to green, red and amber.
D. The edible leaves are alternate, palmately lobed and always tooth-edged.
