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 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. S1: Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighbourhood subdivision etc. S6: Depending on the social net- working website, many of these online community members share a common interest such as hobbies, religion, or politics. P: Although social networking is possible in person, especially in universities, high schools or in the workplace, it is most popular online. Q: When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. R: These websites are known as social sites. S: Social networking websites function like an online community of Internet users.
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Solving Jumbled Sentences: Social Networking Passage
This question requires us to arrange four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, S) into a coherent paragraph that fits between a given starting sentence (S1) and an ending sentence (S6). The goal is to find the logical flow and connection between the sentences to form a meaningful passage about social networking.
Let's look at the given sentences:
S1: Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighbourhood subdivision etc.
S6: Depending on the social net- working website, many of these online community members share a common interest such as hobbies, religion, or politics.
P: Although social networking is possible in person, especially in universities, high schools or in the workplace, it is most popular online.
Q: When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used.
R: These websites are known as social sites.
S: Social networking websites function like an online community of Internet users.
Analyzing the Sentence Connections for Social Networking
We need to find the sequence of P, Q, R, and S that flows logically from S1 to S6.
- S1 defines social networking broadly.
- Sentence P introduces the distinction between in-person social networking and online social networking, stating that online is more popular. This naturally follows S1 by focusing on the dominant form.
- Sentence Q then specifically talks about online social networking and mentions the use of websites, which are the tools for this online activity. This follows P's introduction of online social networking.
- Sentence R refers to "These websites" and names them "social sites". "These websites" logically refers back to the websites mentioned in Q. So, R follows Q.
- Sentence S describes how "Social networking websites" function – as an "online community". This description of function follows the identification and naming of these websites in R.
- Finally, S6 expands on the idea of "online community members" mentioned in S, detailing how they share interests on these social networking websites. This creates a smooth transition from S to S6.
Constructing the Paragraph Sequence
Following the logical links identified:
- S1 introduces social networking.
- P shifts the focus to the popularity of online social networking.
- Q introduces websites as the means for online social networking.
- R names these websites as social sites.
- S describes the function of these websites as online communities.
- S6 elaborates on the members of these online communities on social networking websites.
This forms the sequence P > Q > R > S between S1 and S6.
Let's read the complete paragraph in the PQRS order:
S1: Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighbourhood subdivision etc.
P: Although social networking is possible in person, especially in universities, high schools or in the workplace, it is most popular online.
Q: When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used.
R: These websites are known as social sites.
S: Social networking websites function like an online community of Internet users.
S6: Depending on the social net- working website, many of these online community members share a common interest such as hobbies, religion, or politics.
The sequence PQRS creates a clear and logical flow, explaining the transition from the general concept of social networking to its most popular online form, the tools used (websites/social sites), their function, and details about the users.
Correct Sequence
Based on the logical connections and flow, the correct sequence of the jumbled sentences is PQRS.
| Sentence | Content Focus | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | General definition of social networking | Introduces the topic |
| P | Online vs. In-person social networking; online popularity | Follows S1; transitions to the online aspect |
| Q | Use of websites for online social networking | Follows P; specifies the tool for online networking |
| R | Naming these websites as social sites | Follows Q; names the websites mentioned |
| S | Function of social networking websites as online communities | Follows R; describes the function of the named sites |
| S6 | Details about members of online communities on websites | Follows S; elaborates on the community concept |
Revision Table: Mastering Jumbled Sentences
Reviewing jumbled sentence questions helps improve logical reasoning and reading comprehension skills. Always look for:
- Introductory and concluding sentences.
- Connecting words (like 'although', 'these', 'when it comes to').
- Pronoun references ('These websites' referring to 'websites').
- Cause and effect or sequence of events.
- General to specific ideas.
Additional Information: Tips for Paragraph Jumbling
Solving paragraph jumbling or sentence rearrangement questions effectively requires practice. Here are some tips:
- Read all the sentences (S1, S6, P, Q, R, S) carefully to get the overall theme.
- Identify the main subject and how it develops throughout the sentences.
- Look for strong opening sentences (after S1) and concluding sentences (before S6). Often, sentences starting with transitional words might connect to the previous idea.
- Pay attention to pronouns and demonstrative adjectives (like 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those') as they often refer back to a noun or idea mentioned in the preceding sentence.
- Identify sentences that describe a process or sequence.
- Once you have a potential sequence, read the sentences in that order along with S1 and S6 to see if it forms a coherent and logical paragraph.
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.
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.
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 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
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: American idealism is essentially a belief in the idea of progress.
S6: This sense they have inherited from the English.
P: Therefore, he believes that because of human effort the future will be better than the past.
Q: But if Americans are usually optimistic, they are not wholly unrealistic.
R: The American tends to view history as a record of human achievement.
S: They have some common-sense practicality.
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