In the English section of prestigious defence exams like NDA and CDS, candidates are expected to demonstrate not just grammatical precision but also logical thinking and coherence in language use. One such topic that tests these essential skills is Ordering of Sentences, also known as Para-jumbling.
In our Ordering of Sentences MCQ Live Class 1, candidates worked on a variety of paragraph-based sentence rearrangement questions that required them to identify the correct logical sequence to form a coherent paragraph. The class was designed to equip aspirants with strategies and shortcut techniques to approach these questions with accuracy and confidence.
Directions: In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning and labelled as S1 and S6 respectively. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly.
Q) S1 : The essence of democracy is the active participation of the people in government affairs.
S6 : By and large it is the actual practice of our way of life.
P : When the people are active watchmen and participants, we have that fertile soil in which democracy flourishes.
Q : Our democracy is founded upon a faith in the overall judgement of the people as a whole.
R : When the people do not participate, the spirit of democracy dies.
S : When the people are honestly and clearly informed, their commonsense can be relied upon to carry the nation safely through any crisis.
The proper sequence should be
(a) R P S QÂ (b) P R S QÂ (c) S P Q RÂ (d) P S R Q
Ans. (b)
Q) S1 : While on a fishing trip last summer, I watched an elderly man fishing off the edge of a dock.
S6 : Cheerfully, the old man replied, ‘Small frying pan’.
P : ‘‘Why didn’t you keep the other big ones?’’ I asked.
Q : He caught an enormous trout, but apparently not satisfied with its size, he threw it back into the water.
R : He finally caught a small pike, threw it into his pail and smiling happily prepared to leave.
S : Amazed, I watched him repeat this performance.
The proper sequence should be
(a) P S Q RÂ (b) Q S R PÂ (c) P Q S RÂ (d) Q P S R
Ans. (b)
Q) S1 : I searched for my friend all day.
S6 : When I woke up the Sun was already above the horizon.
P : Although I was weary and hungry, I was not discouraged.
Q : I crept in and lay on the ground with my bag for a pillow.
R : When midnight came I felt that I could not walk much further.
S : At last I came to a place where the pavement was raised and had a hollow underneath.
The proper sequence should be
(a) P R S QÂ (b) P S Q RÂ (c) R P S QÂ (d) S R Q P
Ans. (a)
Q) S1 : Plants need carbon for building the tissue of their bodies.
S6 : Thus through a complex process called photosynthesis, plants receive their requirements from the soil and Sun.
P : The breaking up of carbon dioxide into its components requires energy, which they derive from the Sun.
Q : Plant’s other needs of nutrients are derived from the soil and water through their roots.
R : They derive this carbon from the carbon dioxide in the air.
S : They break up the carbon dioxide, absorb the carbon and discharge oxygen into the air for animals to breathe.
The proper sequence should be
(a) Q S P RÂ (b) R S P QÂ (c) S Q R PÂ (d) P R Q S
Ans. (b)
Q) S1 : Proud Little Astronomer sees a huge dragon in the Moon.
P : Big Astronomer calls him and shows him the fly.
Q : He runs to the Big Astronomer and calls him home.
R : He is very excited and remembers his rival Big Astronomer.
S : Big Astronomer agrees and later discovers a fly in the telescope lens.
S6 : Little Astronomer is shamefaced and becomes humble.
The proper sequence should be
(a) R Q S PÂ (b) P Q R SÂ (c) R S P QÂ (d) Q P S R
Ans. (a)
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What is the Ordering of Sentences Topic?
This topic presents a set of jumbled sentences labeled (A), (B), (C), (D), etc., and asks the candidate to rearrange them into a logically and grammatically correct paragraph. It tests:
- Understanding of sentence flow and structure
- Linking of ideas and coherence
- Identification of opening and closing sentences
- Use of connectors, pronouns, and transitional words
What Was Covered in Ordering of Sentences MCQ Live Class 1?
In this class, the focus was on:
- Recognizing the introductory or topic sentence
- Identifying logical links using transition words, pronouns, chronology, and cause-effect markers
- Applying shortcuts like PRONOUN MATCHING, KEYWORD PAIRING, and SEQUENCE SIGNALS (e.g., “Firstly”, “However”, “Thus”, etc.)
- Eliminating illogical sequences through option comparison strategy
📌 Sample Strategy from Class:
If a sentence begins with “However”, it cannot be the first sentence.
If one sentence contains a noun and the next sentence begins with a pronoun referring to it, the noun sentence usually comes first.
These techniques were reinforced with timed practice to simulate exam pressure.
Techniques Taught in Class for Quick Solutions
- Identify Opening and Closing Sentences
- Pair Sentences That Refer to the Same Event/Idea
- Use Grammar Clues (Tense, Pronoun, Article)
- Track Cause and Effect/Chronological Sequences
- Use Option Elimination for Time Efficiency
Final Thoughts
The Ordering of Sentences MCQ Live Class 1 offered aspirants an essential skillset that will not only help in cracking the NDA & CDS 2 2025 English papers but also in improving overall communication and reasoning ability. With regular practice, understanding patterns, and applying the right techniques, candidates can turn this topic into a guaranteed score booster.
