SSC CGL Preparation – Day 6

1. Arrange the following sentences into a meaningful paragraph:

A. The sun dipped below the horizon.
B. Darkness spread slowly across the sky.
C. Birds flew back to their nests.
D. The evening breeze picked up speed.

Options:
A) A C D B
B) A B C D
C) C A B D
D) A D C B

✅ Answer: A) A C D B
Explanation:

• A introduces the scene (sunset).
• C follows logically (birds return).
• D comes next (breeze rises).
• B concludes (darkness spreads).

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2.

A. He sat on the beach, watching the waves.
B. The wind howled, and the rain poured.
C. It was a stormy night.
D. Despite the weather, he didn’t leave.

Options:
A) C B A D
B) A C D B
C) B C D A
D) C A B D

✅ Answer: A) C B A D
Explanation:

• C sets the context (stormy night).
• B supports the storm.
• A shows his action.
• D gives reason (persistence).

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3.

A. The alarm rang loudly.
B. She woke up with a start.
C. She had an important meeting that day.
D. She rushed to get ready.

Options:
A) B A C D
B) A B C D
C) A C B D
D) C A B D

✅ Answer: B) A B C D
Explanation:

• A begins the event (alarm).
• B follows (reaction).
• C gives background.
• D shows action.

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4.

A. She trained hard every day.
B. She finally won the gold medal.
C. She was determined to succeed.
D. Her efforts paid off.

Options:
A) C A D B
B) A C D B
C) C A B D
D) B A C D

✅ Answer: A) C A D B
Explanation:

• C starts (determination).
• A shows effort.
• D is the result.
• B is the final reward.

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5.

A. The teacher walked into the class.
B. She placed her books on the table.
C. The students stood up to greet her.
D. She smiled at them.

Options:
A) A C B D
B) A B C D
C) C A B D
D) B A C D

✅ Answer: A) A C B D
Explanation:

• A begins (entry).
• C shows students’ response.
• B follows with her action.
• D ends with her reaction.

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6.

A. He was very poor.
B. He worked hard to earn money.
C. He never lost hope.
D. Eventually, he became successful.

Options:
A) A B C D
B) A C B D
C) B A C D
D) C A B D

✅ Answer: B) A C B D
Explanation:

• A sets context (poverty).
• C highlights attitude.
• B shows effort.
• D shows outcome.

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7.

A. The lights flickered and went out.
B. Everyone screamed in fear.
C. Suddenly, there was a loud thunder.
D. It was a dark and stormy evening.

Options:
A) D C A B
B) C A D B
C) A D C B
D) D A B C

✅ Answer: A) D C A B
Explanation:

• D sets the scene.
• C adds thunder.
• A follows with blackout.
• B shows reaction.

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8.

A. He gathered his courage.
B. The interviewer asked a tough question.
C. He answered it with confidence.
D. He took a deep breath.

Options:
A) B D A C
B) D A B C
C) B A D C
D) A B D C

✅ Answer: A) B D A C
Explanation:

• B is the trigger.
• D shows reaction.
• A shows buildup.
• C is the response.

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9.

A. The garden was in full bloom.
B. Butterflies hovered over the flowers.
C. The air was filled with fragrance.
D. Birds chirped melodiously.

Options:
A) A C D B
B) A B C D
C) B D A C
D) A D B C

✅ Answer: B) A B C D
Explanation:

• A describes the garden.
• B continues with butterflies.
• C adds smell.
• D ends with sounds.

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10.

A. She opened the book to read.
B. It was her favorite story.
C. She had read it many times before.
D. Yet, she enjoyed it every time.

Options:
A) A B C D
B) B A D C
C) C B A D
D) A C B D

✅ Answer: A) A B C D
Explanation:

• A is the action.
• B gives story detail.
• C shows repetition.
• D shows emotion.