The Ordering of Sentences is a crucial topic in the CDS 1 2025 exam, assessing a candidate’s ability to arrange jumbled sentences into a coherent and meaningful paragraph. This section requires logical reasoning, a strong understanding of sentence structure, and the ability to identify the correct sequence of ideas.
Directions: In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences.
Q) S1 : If you want to film a scene in slow motion you run the camera twice as fast as usual, which sounds ridiculous but isn’t
S6 : on the screen, everything appears at half the speed at which the camera recorded it when it was filmed.
P : if you are filming in slow motion, however, the camera runs at twice the normal speed, yet, in spite of this, the projector which shows the film will be run at the normal speed, and this means that the projector will show the film at half the speed at which it was photographed
Q : this is because the camera which took the pictures and the projector which shows them run at the same speed
R : when a film camera is running at normal speed it takes twenty-four pictures a second
S : when the film is run through the film-projector the camera twenty-four pictures a second appear on the screen
The proper sequence should be–
(A) PSRQ (B) PSQR (C) SRQP (D) RSQP
Ans. (a)
Q) S1 : A stag was drinking water at a pool
S6 : he was thus caught by the hunters.
P : he was admiring his shadow in the water
Q : all of a sudden some hunters came to the pool
R : from what he saw, he liked his horns, but he was rather unhappy about his legs
S : His legs helped him in getting away from the hunters, but his horns were caught in a bush
The proper sequence should be–
(A) QPRS (B) PQRS (C) PRQS (D) RPQS
Ans. (c)
Q) S1 : Rivers have played a great role in their lives
S6 : that was how Sindhu was pronounced by some foreigners.
P : it is famous as the Indus Valley Civilization
Q : communication and trade depended on the rivers for centuries
R : who does not know that the very term ‘India’ originated from Indus
S : one of the earliest civilizations of the world flourished on the river Sindhu
The proper sequence should be–
(A) SRQP (B) PRSQ (C) QSPR (D) RSPQ
Ans. (c)
Q) S1 : James Watt used the power of steam to drive machines
S6 : the jet engine is relatively more recent.
P : with petrol engines people were able to build motor cars and aeroplanes
Q : then, many years later, the petrol engine was invented
R : these provided quicker means of travelling
S : his invention was used later by other clever men to give us the railway engine
The correct sequence should be–
(A) SQPR (B) PQRS (C) PSRQ (D) QSRP
Ans. (a)
Q) S1 : Your resources, like money are limited
S6 : for that matter the need for a leader arises only in relation to other people.
P : you must invest them wisely
Q : everything cannot be directly attended to by yourself
R : sooner or later you should learn to delegate your authority to others
S : you have to depend on others
The correct sequence should be–
(A) SRPQ (B) QRSP (C) PRQS (D) SQRP
Ans. (c)
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Why is Ordering of Sentences Important?
✅ Enhances Logical Thinking – Ordering sentences correctly helps in developing a structured approach to problem-solving.
✅ Tests Reading & Comprehension Skills – Candidates must analyze the context and meaning of each sentence to determine the correct order.
✅ Improves Writing & Communication Skills – Arranging sentences logically strengthens overall sentence formation and writing clarity.
✅ Frequently Asked in CDS Exam – This topic is a staple in the English section of CDS exams, making it essential for scoring well.
Key Strategies to Master Ordering of Sentences
✔ Identify the Introductory Sentence – The first sentence often introduces the main idea of the passage.
✔ Look for Logical Connectors – Words like however, therefore, consequently, hence help in determining the sequence.
✔ Find the Closing Sentence – The concluding statement usually summarizes the idea or provides a final thought.
✔ Use Pronoun & Subject Clues – Sentences with pronouns (he, she, it, they) often follow a sentence mentioning the noun.
✔ Practice MCQs Regularly – Solving previous year’s papers and mock tests improves accuracy and speed.
Ordering of Sentences MCQ Class 1 – Practice & Learning
In Ordering of Sentences MCQ Class 1, I conducted an extensive practice session where candidates solved important questions. The session focused on:
🔹 Recognizing the introductory and concluding sentences quickly.
🔹 Applying logical tricks to determine the correct order of sentences.
🔹 Analyzing transition words and connectors for smooth sequencing.
🔹 Developing time management skills for solving these questions efficiently in the exam.
Conclusion
The Ordering of Sentences topic plays a significant role in the English section of the CDS 1 2025 exam. With the right approach, tricks, and regular practice, candidates can master this topic and enhance their overall performance.
