Directions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives their correct order. A. Anush was very afraid of stray dogs. B. Anush’s mother saw the dog chasing her son. C. One evening, when a street dog barked at him, Anush turned and started running. D. The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely.
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Solving Jumbled Sentences: Finding the Correct Order
Jumbled sentences questions require you to arrange given sentences into a coherent paragraph that tells a logical story or explains a process. To solve these, look for:
- An introductory sentence that sets the scene or introduces the main subject.
- Sentences that describe events in chronological order.
- Sentences that show cause and effect.
- Concluding sentences that wrap up the idea.
Let's analyze the given jumbled sentences about Anush and a stray dog:
- Sentence A: Anush was very afraid of stray dogs. (Introduces Anush and his fear, likely a starting point.)
- Sentence B: Anush’s mother saw the dog chasing her son. (Describes an observation made during a chase, happens later.)
- Sentence C: One evening, when a street dog barked at him, Anush turned and started running. (Describes a specific event triggering an action, likely follows A.)
- Sentence D: The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely. (Describes the dog's reaction to Anush running, follows C.)
Step-by-Step Ordering of Sentences
- Start with the sentence that introduces the main character and a key characteristic. Sentence A states Anush's fear of stray dogs, setting the premise for the story. So, A is likely the first sentence.
- Look for an event that is triggered by the premise. Sentence C describes an evening when a dog barks at Anush, causing him to run, which aligns with his fear mentioned in A. So, C follows A.
- Identify the immediate consequence of Anush running. Sentence D says the dog ran after him. This is a direct result of Anush's action in C. So, D follows C.
- Find the sentence that describes an observation or conclusion about the event. Sentence B mentions Anush's mother seeing the chase, which would happen while the events in C and D are occurring. So, B follows D, providing an external perspective on the situation.
This leads to the order A, C, D, B.
Verifying the Order (ACDB)
Let's read the sentences in the order ACDB:
- Anush was very afraid of stray dogs.
- One evening, when a street dog barked at him, Anush turned and started running.
- The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely.
- Anush’s mother saw the dog chasing her son.
This sequence forms a clear and logical narrative:
- It starts by establishing Anush's fear (A).
- Then, it describes an incident that triggered this fear and his reaction (running) (C).
- Next, it shows the dog's reaction to him running (chasing) (D).
- Finally, it adds the detail that someone observed this chase (his mother) (B).
The flow is smooth and the events are in a sensible chronological order.
Final Arranged Paragraph
Anush was very afraid of stray dogs. One evening, when a street dog barked at him, Anush turned and started running. The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely. Anush’s mother saw the dog chasing her son.
Therefore, the correct order of the sentences is ACDB.
Revision Table: Jumbled Sentence Order
| Sentence | Content | Logical Place | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Anush's fear of dogs | 1st | Introduces the character and main trait/premise. |
| C | Dog barks, Anush runs | 2nd | Initiates the specific event triggered by the premise in A. |
| D | Dog chases Anush | 3rd | Consequence of Anush running (from C). |
| B | Mother sees the chase | 4th | Observation during or after the event (C & D). |
Additional Information: Tips for Arranging Sentences
When tackling jumbled sentence questions for exam preparation, remember these helpful tips:
- Identify the Topic: What is the main subject or event being discussed in the sentences?
- Look for Connectors: Words like 'therefore', 'however', 'also', 'but', 'so', 'then', 'next' often indicate the relationship between sentences.
- Pronoun Reference: Check if pronouns (he, she, it, they) refer back to nouns introduced in previous sentences. The noun must usually appear before the pronoun.
- Time Markers: Phrases like 'one evening', 'the next day', 'later', 'suddenly' help establish chronology.
- Cause and Effect: Some sentences might describe a cause, and others its effect. The cause usually precedes the effect.
- Read Aloud: After arranging, read the sentences in your chosen order to see if they sound natural and coherent.
Practicing with various types of narratives and descriptive passages will improve your ability to quickly identify the correct sentence order.
Important Questions from Para Jumbles
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 labelled 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: At the roadside, the driver will be asked to blow through a small glass tube into a plastic bag.
S6: The driver will be asked to go to the police station.
P: And if the colour change does not reach the line the driver cannot be punished under the new law.
Q: Inside the tube are chemically treated crystals which change colour if the driver has alcohol on his breath.
R: But if the colour change does reach the line then the test has proved positive.
S: If the colour change goes beyond a certain line marked on the tube this indicates that the driver is probably over the specified limit.
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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: Hope springs eternally in the heart of man.
S6: This is the central idea of the poem.
P: But hope is everlasting.
Q: Love, friendship, and youth perish.
R: It is nursed by the glorious elements of nature.
S: Man derives hope from nature in his gallant struggle after some noble ideal.
The proper sequence should be
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: Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were spending a weekend in a University town.
S6: It was clear that something very unusual happened.
P: One evening they received a visit from an acquaintance, Mr. Hilton Soames.
Q: On that occasion, he was in a state of great agitation.
R: They were staying in furnished rooms, close to the library.
S: Mr. Soames was a tall, thin man of a nervous and excitable nature.
The proper sequence should be
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 machines that drive modern civilisation derive their power from coal and oil.
S6: Nuclear energy may also be effectively used in this respect.
P: But they are not inexhaustible.
Q: These sources may not be exhausted very soon.
R: A time may come when some other sources have to be tapped and utilised.
S: Power may, of course, be obtained in future from forests, water, wind and withered vegetables.
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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.
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