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  1. 2201SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts — P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6. 1. Social media influences public opinion. P. Posts can go viral within minutes. Q. It helps in sharing views widely. R. However, misinformation also spreads fast. S. This can lead to confusion or panic. 6. So, digital literacy is essential today.

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    Correct option: A — QPRS

    QPRS Sentence Q will follow S1 as it introduces the positive effect of social media in sharing views widely. Sentence P comes next because it explains how posts can go viral quickly. Further, Sentence R follows P as it states that misinformation also spreads fast, and Sentence S concludes by describing the consequence of confusion or panic. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

  2. 2202SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    Arrange the sentence parts: (a) my mother (b) bought (c) a beautiful saree (d) yesterday

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    Correct option: A — ABCD

    ABCD Sentence part A comes first as it introduces the subject, ‘my mother’. Then comes part B, which gives the verb ‘bought’. Next is part C, which adds the object, ‘a beautiful saree’. Finally, part D completes the sentence with the adverb of time, ‘yesterday’. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

  3. 2203SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Postcolonial literature P. interrogates historical narratives, Q . while reclaiming suppressed voices R. and offers alternative perspectives S. rooted in indigenous experience,

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    Correct option: A — PSRQ

    PSRQ The sentence begins with part P, which gives the verb phrase ‘interrogates historical narratives’. Next comes part S, adding detail ‘rooted in indigenous experience’. Then part R follows, showing the continuation ‘and offers alternative perspectives’. Finally, part Q completes the idea with ‘while reclaiming suppressed voices’. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

  4. 2204SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    Choose the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (a) opened (b) slowly (c) the door (d) he

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    Correct option: B — DACB

    DACB Sentence part D comes first as it introduces the subject, ‘he’. Then comes part A which gives the verb, ‘opened’. Next is part C which provides the object, ‘the door’. Finally part B adds the manner, ‘slowly’. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

  5. 2205SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts — P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6. 1. Plants need sunlight to grow. P: Photosynthesis needs light. Q: No food is made without it. R: Leaves turn yellow without it. S: The plant dies slowly. 6. Sunlight is very important.

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    Correct option: C — PQRS

    PQRS Sentence P will follow S1 as it introduces that photosynthesis needs light. Sentence Q comes next because it explains that no food is made without sunlight. Further, Sentence R follows Q as it describes the effect on leaves without sunlight, and Sentence S concludes by stating that the plant dies slowly. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

  6. 2206SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts — P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6. 1. The evolution of language is deeply linked to human history. P. Early humans used symbols to convey meaning. Q. Writing systems emerged thousands of years later. R. Spoken language likely developed alongside tool use. S. Over time, languages diversified across regions. 6. Today, language continues to evolve with technology.

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    Correct option: C — RPSQ

    RPSQ Sentence R will follow S1 as it introduces that spoken language likely developed alongside tool use. Sentence P comes next because it explains that early humans used symbols to convey meaning, complementing the rise of speech. Further, Sentence S follows P as it states that over time these communicative systems diversified across regions, and Sentence Q concludes by noting that writing systems emerged thousands of years later. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

  7. 2207SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts — P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6. 1. A compass is an important tool in navigation. P. It always points towards the magnetic north. Q. Even in cloudy weather, it shows direction. R. It does not depend on GPS or electricity. S. Hikers and sailors rely on it during travel. 6. Thus, it remains a reliable tool even today.

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    Correct option: A — PQRS

    PQRS Sentence P will follow S1 as it explains that a compass always points towards the magnetic north. Sentence Q comes next because it mentions that it shows direction even in cloudy weather. Further, Sentence R follows Q as it states that a compass does not depend on GPS or electricity, and Sentence S concludes by showing that hikers and sailors rely on it during travel. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

  8. 2208SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    Arrange the sentence parts: (a) to the office (b) reached (c) Mr. Sharma (d) at 9 am

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    Correct option: C — CBAD

    CBAD Sentence part C comes first as it introduces the subject, ‘Mr. Sharma’. Then comes part B, which gives the verb, ‘reached’. Next is part A which shows the place, ‘to the office’. Finally part D completes the sentence with the time, ‘at 9 am’. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

  9. 2209SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    Arrange the sentence parts: (a) the painter (b) has completed (c) the mural (d) beautifully

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    Correct option: A — ABCD

    ABCD The correct sentence structure is “Subject + helping verb + main verb + object + adverb.” Option (a) follows this structure. ‘The painter’ is the subject and ‘the mural’ is the object. ‘Beautifully’ is an adverb of manner. Hence, ABCD is the correct sequence.

  10. 2210SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts — P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6. 1. Time management helps improve productivity. P: Procrastination leads to wasted hours. Q: Creating a schedule prevents delays. R: It gives direction and reduces stress. S: Staying disciplined is the key. 6. Success often depends on how we manage time.

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    Correct option: C — RQPS

    RQPS Sentence 1 is the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the i.e. ‘Time management helps improve productivity.’ Sentence R will follow sentence 1 as it states that time management gives direction and reduces stress. And, sentence Q states that creating a schedule helps prevent delays. So, Q will follow R. Further, sentence P states that procrastination leads to wasted hours & sentence S states that staying disciplined is the key. So, S will follow P. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

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