One of the most logical yet often overlooked areas of the English section in defence entrance exams like NDA, CDS, and AFCAT is the “Ordering of Words in a Sentence” topic. This segment tests not just your grammatical knowledge but also your understanding of sentence structure, sequencing, and contextual flow.
In our Ordering of Words in a Sentence MCQ Live Class 1, we focused on helping aspirants master this scoring topic by discussing multiple-choice questions that required them to logically and grammatically rearrange jumbled parts of a sentence into a complete and meaningful statement.
Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a),(b), (c), and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.
Q) when she (P)/ was very ill last year (Q)/ on Sheila (R)/ her friend could not attend (S)
(a) RPSQ
(b) QRPS
(c) SRPQ
(d) SQRP
Ans. (c)
Q) the belief that the moon has great influence (P)/ still exists with great force (Q)/ over the weather (R)/ among many people (S)
(a) PRQS
(b) QRPS
(c) SQPR
(d) SQRP
Ans. (a)
Q) on their parents (P)/ boys are invariably dependent (Q)/ until they can earn (R)/ money to support themselves (S)
(a) QPRS
(b) QRPS
(c) SQPR
(d) SQRP
Ans. (a)
Q) lying in bed (P)/ the doctor remarked that if students are (Q)/ fond of reading (R)/ it will be bad for the eyes (S)
(a) QPRS
(b) PRSQ
(c) QRPS
(d) SQRP
Ans. (c)
Q) these many years (P)/ you after (Q)/ I cannot believe (R)/ that she betrayed (S)
(a) QPRS
(b) PRSQ
(c) RSPQ
(d) RSQP
Ans. (d)
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Focus of Ordering of Words MCQ Live Class 1
In our first live class on this topic, candidates were trained to solve questions where 4–5 parts of a sentence were presented in shuffled order, and the correct sequence needed to be identified.
👩🏫 Key Areas Covered:
- Understanding basic sentence patterns (SVO: Subject + Verb + Object)
- Recognizing introductory phrases, conjunctions, and prepositions
- Differentiating noun-verb agreement patterns
- Identifying adjective-noun and article-noun combinations
- Using elimination technique to spot wrong sequences
Learning Outcomes from the Live Class
- ✍️ Improved Logical Thinking: Students learned to detect patterns in sentence fragments.
- 📖 Boosted Structural Awareness: Recognizing correct sequence helped reinforce grammatical rules.
- ⚡ Faster Decision-Making: Practicing under time limits enhanced quick analysis and choice selection.
Common Errors Discussed in Class
- ❌ Placing verbs before subjects (e.g., “is the boy playing” instead of “the boy is playing”)
- ❌ Misinterpreting modifiers (e.g., separating adjectives from nouns)
- ❌ Confusing introductory elements and main clauses
Solution Strategies Taught:
- Start with identifying the subject of the sentence.
- Check for auxiliary verbs and their agreement with subjects.
- Look for concluding phrases or logical sentence ends.
Tips for Scoring High in Sentence Ordering
- 🧩 Break the sentence down mentally into subject-verb-object parts.
- ✏️ Spot fixed phrases like “in the morning”, “as soon as”, “on the other hand”.
- 🕵️♀️ Look for linkers and connectors that show logical flow.
- ⏱️ Practice time-bound exercises to simulate real exam conditions.
Conclusion
The Ordering of Words in a Sentence MCQ Live Class 1 helped candidates decode a seemingly tricky but highly scoring topic. With the right approach, this section can be tackled with both accuracy and speed. Aspirants aiming for NDA, CDS & AFCAT 2 2025 should treat this topic not as a grammar drill but as a test of clarity, logic, and attention to structure.
With regular practice and concept clarity, this topic can become one of the easiest ways to boost English scores in the upcoming defence exams.
