NDA Exam
Study Material for English
SENTENCE REARRANGEMENT
As the word suggests, sentence rearrangement refers to re-arranging a bunch of lines which are
presented in a jumbled manner in the question. Candidates need to arrange the sentences in the
correct order and then answer the questions related to the same.
The theme, topic or the area from which the jumbled sentences may be picked is miscellaneous and
candidates need to analyse the statements carefully to answer the question.
The questions asked may be of various types:
● The correct order of all the statements
● The correct order of any one statement
● To detect the first statement of the passage
● To detect the last statement of the passage, and so on
Types of Sentence Rearrangement Questions
There are basically 4 formats in which the parajumble questions can be asked in the various
competitive exams:
● The Basic Format: This is the format where all the statements are given in a jumbled form and
candidates need to arrange all the statements logically.
● Static First Statement: In the second type of format for parajumbles, the first statement is given
as static and candidates have to arrange the other statements logically, such that the first
statement remains constant.
● Static Last Statement: Just like a static first statement, the last statement given can also be
static and candidates need to arrange the other sentences to make the paragraph logical, with
the last sentence constant.
● Static First and Last Statement: The first and last statement can be static and candidates are
required to arrange the leftover sentences between these two statements to make it logically
correct.
Correct Approach to Solve Sentence Rearrangement Questions
There are multiple mistakes that a candidate can make while answering questions from the sentence
rearrangement topic. So, solving the questions with the correct approach shall help candidates answer
the parajumbles without making errors.
Tips and tricks to solve sentence rearrangement questions are as given below:
● Read all the given statements carefully and analyse the common point between them and then
start rearranging them.
● Refer to a pattern that may be given in the statement.
● Try relating the words given like, yet, but, when, then, they, anyway, etc. This will give you a
clearer idea of how the sentences can be rearranged.
● Candidates with stronger vocabulary are more likely to solve the question quicker as
understanding the meanings of every word given in each sentence will help in arranging the
statements.
● Paragraphs with one static statement are comparatively easier to crack as you get an idea as to
how the theme starts to evolve or how it shall end.
● Once you think you are done with arranging the statements correctly, re-read the entire passage
to ensure that it is logically correct.
Sentence Rearrangement Questions
To help candidates get a better idea of the topic, discussed below are a few sample questions and
examples of parajumbles. Let us start with a basic example to understand what needs to be done.
Example 1: Given below are jumbled statements, arrange the following in logical form:
1. Rani fills the form to the dance show
2. A talent hunt show is looking for Classical dancers like Rani
3. Rani is called for auditions
4. Rani is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer
5. Rani gets selected
The Correct Arrangement:
1. Rani is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer
2. A talent hunt show is looking for Classical dancers like Rani
3. Rani fills the form to the dance show
4. Rani is called for auditions
5. Rani gets selected
From the above arrangement, the questions which may be asked are as follows:
Q1. What is the correct order of the statements when arranged logically?
Answer: 42135
Q2. Which statement is the 3rd statement from the beginning?
Answer: (1) Rani fills the form to the dance show
Practice Questions:
Direction: Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
1. Our body takes in many toxins from
P) We eat, and we must have
Q) A process for purging these impurities.
R) The atmosphere and the food
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: B
2. In hatha yoga,
P) There are practices
Q) And the alimentary canal.
R) To purify the stomach
(A) PRQ
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: A
3. Calling for coordinated action between government and judiciary to reduce
P) The initiative would help in improving ease of doing
Q) Pendency of commercial litigation, the Economic Survey said that
R) Business (EODB) and boost economic activities.
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: C
4. On the mental plane, worries, fears, anxieties
P) Of impurities in the subconscious mind.
Q) And tensions that we experience in our daily life,
R) All create an accumulation
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) QRP
Answer: D
5. Private investment seems poised
P) Adequate recapitalisation of public sector banks (PSBs).
Q) Expeditious resolution of bad loans and
R) To rebound with efforts being made for
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: D
6. Disease is a condition experienced in the body but existing in the mind.
P) In the deeper self, but we are not sensitive to this.
Q) So, it is experienced through the mind and the senses in the body.
R) According to the yogic concept, disease is inherent
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: B
7. After inhaling highly-polluted air
P) For months, Delhiites seem to be breathing
Q) Remaining within the safe limits.
R) Easy with PM 2.5 (fine, respirable particles) levels
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) PRQ
(D) RQP
Answer: C
8. One of the problems they
P) Thread-like diamond crystals.
Q) Production of needle- and
R) Have addressed is
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: D
9. The sudden spell
P) Of showers washed out
Q) The suspended particles from
R) The air, a rare phenomenon in Delhi.
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: A
10. Such shaping of original
P) Is possible due to polishing
Q) Natural and synthetic diamonds
R) In the same way as in jewelry production.
(A) PQR
(B) RPQ
(C) QPR
(D) RQP
Answer: C
