SSC CGL Preparation – Day 6

English – Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)

🔍 What Are Para Jumbles?

Para Jumbles are a set of jumbled sentences that, when rearranged properly, form a coherent and meaningful paragraph. This tests your logical thinking, reading skills, and understanding of sentence flow.

In SSC CGL, this is a common topic under the English section and typically appears as a set of 4-6 sentences labeled A, B, C, D (or P, Q, R, S).

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🎯 Objective:

To arrange jumbled sentences in a logically meaningful sequence.

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🧠 How to Solve Para Jumbles

✅ Step-by-Step Strategy:

1. Identify the Opening Sentence
   • It introduces the main idea.
   • Often has standalone meaning or introduces a subject.
2. Find Links Between Sentences
   • Look for pronouns (he, she, they, it, etc.).
   • Look for transition words (however, therefore, meanwhile, also, hence, etc.).
3. Detect Chronology or Sequence
   • Events may be described in a time-based order.
   • Watch for past-to-present narration.
4. Use of Connectors
   • Words like this, that, these, those, such point to a prior idea.
5. Elimination Technique
   • If you’re unsure, eliminate obviously incorrect arrangements.
6. Noun-Pronoun Consistency
   • A sentence introducing a noun comes before a sentence using a pronoun referring to it.

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🔑 Common Clues in Para Jumbles

Clue Type	Example	Use
Linking words	“However”, “Therefore”	Indicates a connection or contrast
Chronological markers	“First”, “Then”, “Finally”	Orders events
Pronouns	“He”, “They”, “It”	Refers to previous subject
Articles & determiners	“A”, “The”, “This”	“A” introduces, “The” refers back

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📌 Example 1:

Rearrange the following sentences:

A. He tried to read a book but couldn’t concentrate.
B. Suddenly, the lights went out.
C. It was a cold and stormy night.
D. He lit a candle and sat near the fireplace.

✅ Correct Order: C – B – A – D

Explanation:

• Sentence C sets the scene.
• B continues the sequence (lights went out).
• A follows (his reaction).
• D shows what he did next.

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📌 Example 2:

A. Rohan is a brilliant student.
B. He always tops his class.
C. He was awarded a scholarship.
D. His teachers are proud of him.

✅ Correct Order: A – B – D – C

Explanation:

• A introduces the subject.
• B adds his academic performance.
• D shows others’ opinion.
• C tells about the result of his brilliance.

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📝 Tips for SSC CGL Exam

• Practice regularly – accuracy improves with familiarity.
• Avoid guesswork – logical reasoning is key.
• Practice with 4-sentence and 5-sentence questions.
• Focus on speed and comprehension.
• Sometimes options are not given – practice both with and without options.

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🔁 Question Types You May See:

1. Reorder sentences to form a paragraph (no options).
2. Choose the correct sequence from given options (MCQ-based).
3. Identify the first or last sentence only.