The Ordering of Sentences topic is a vital component of the CDS 1 2025 exam, designed to test a candidate’s ability to logically arrange jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph. This section assesses comprehension skills, logical reasoning, and knowledge of sentence structures, making it essential for those aiming to score well in the English section.
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. Technology is meant for bringing comfort to the body and spirituality brings comfort to the mind.
P. But in India that never happened, religion has always encouraged Science.
Q. Scientists were persecuted.
R. Here religion and Philosophy were never isolated practices.
S. In the West, religion was always opposed to Science.
S6. They intertwined with life, in music, art, drama, dance, painting and sculpture.
(a) SRQP (b) PRSQ (c) SQPR (d) PQSR
Ans. (c)
Q) S1. The world leaders,
P. That the despotic regime will try to get.
Q. by unleashing cruder violence that may come
R. gathered in the peace-conference, were unanimous in voicing their fears
S. over its palpable sense of insecurity
S6. In the form of the use of chemical weapons.
(a) RPSQ (b) SQRP (c) QPRS (d) PQSR
Ans. (a)
Q) S1. The Cinema is a very valuable teaching aid.
P. The cinema is entertaining also.
Q. Historical films help the teacher of History.
R. Science can also be taught very effectively through Cinema.
S. Large number of people like social films.
S6. Thus Cinema has a great impact on our society.
(a) SQRP (b) RQSP (c) QRPS (d) PQRS
Ans. (c)
Q) S1. Grandpa had some old clothes.
P. But my mother took them out and kept them neatly folded in the cupboard again.
Q. So he threw them into the waste basket.
R. So he put the clothing into the family’s bag of items to donate to charity.
S. My mother found them and put them back in his basket.
S6. Grandpa finally put the items in my mother’s mending basket and never saw them again.
(a) SRPQ (b) QSRP (c) PQSR (d) RSQP
Ans. (d)
Q) S1. Children like to celebrate their birthday.
P. In addition to birthday presents, they also receive greetings.
Q. It provides an opportunity for them to enjoy themselves with their friends.
R. The birthday presents also add to their joy.
S. Nobody can deny that company of friends is joyful.
S6. All these factors make birthday worth celebrating.
(a) SRPQ (b) RPQS (c) QSRP (d) QRSP
Ans. (c)
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Why is Ordering of Sentences Important?
✅ Enhances Logical Thinking – The ability to connect ideas logically is crucial in both written and verbal communication.
✅ Tests Reading & Analytical Skills – Candidates must carefully examine sentence structures and meanings to determine the correct order.
✅ Improves Writing Skills – A well-structured paragraph indicates clarity of thought, which is important for effective writing.
✅ Scoring Opportunity in CDS Exam – Ordering of Sentences is a frequently asked question type, making it a high-scoring area for candidates.
Tricks to Solve Ordering of Sentences Questions
✔ Identify the Opening Sentence – The first sentence generally introduces the subject or theme of the paragraph.
✔ Look for Transition Words – Words like however, therefore, thus, moreover, consequently help in sequencing sentences logically.
✔ Use Pronoun References – Sentences containing pronouns (he, she, it, they) often follow sentences that introduce the noun.
✔ Recognize Cause-Effect Relationships – Understanding how one sentence leads to another helps in arranging them in the correct order.
✔ Find the Conclusion Sentence – The final sentence often summarizes the passage or provides a concluding statement.
Ordering of Sentences MCQ Class 2 – Practice & Learning
In Ordering of Sentences MCQ Class 2, I conducted an extensive practice session where candidates solved important and expected questions from this topic. The session focused on:
🔹 Identifying the correct opening and closing sentences with logical reasoning.
🔹 Applying tricks to find the correct sequence of jumbled sentences.
🔹 Recognizing transitional words and logical connectors to form meaningful paragraphs.
🔹 Time-management techniques to solve these questions quickly in the exam.
Conclusion
Mastering the Ordering of Sentences topic is crucial for excelling in the English section of the CDS 1 2025 exam. By applying smart tricks, practicing regularly, and developing a strong understanding of logical sentence sequencing, candidates can confidently tackle these questions and improve their overall exam performance.
