Para Jumble for SBI PO/Clerk 2018: 23 May

Directions (Q. 1-5): Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the question given below.

• (A) Switching off a light takes exactly the same amount of time and energy as switching it on.
• (B) Yet we are often not so keen or prompt with the former.
• (C) Most of us don’t mind running up a huge power bill.
• (D) So, every year, we burn up hundreds of units of electricity, which we could have easily saved.
• (E) This is true especially during the festive season.

1. Which of the following sentences would be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

1) E

2) D

3) C

4) B

5) A

2. Which of the following sentences would be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

1) D

2) E

3) A

4) C

5) B

3. Which of the following sentences would be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

1) C

2) B

3) D

4) E

5) A

4. Which of the following sentences would be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

1) D

2) E

3) A

4) B

5) C

5. Which of the following sentences would be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

5) E

Directions (Q. 6-10): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence so as to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below it.

• (A) Bolder isn’t always better, however.
• (B) Red, orange and purple are vibrant colours with energising effects to counter the blues.
• (C) The eye must catch it, look at it and study it.
• (D) Too much colour can be overwhelming to some people.
• (E) So, if not the change of paints, go for a bright-coloured table-cloth instead.
• (F) The draped piece of furniture must be placed prominently.

6. Which of the following sentences would be the sixth sentence after rearrangement?

1) A

2) C

3) D

4) E

5) C

7. Which of the following sentences would be the third sentence after rearrangement?

1) B

2) A

3) D

4) E

5) F

8. Which of the following sentences would be the first sentence after rearrangement?

1) B

2) F

3) E

4) A

5) D

9. Which of the following sentences would be the fifth sentence after rearrangement?

1) D

2) C

3) A

4) E

5) F

10. Which of the following sentences would be the second sentence after rearrangement?

1) F

2) E

3) C

4) B

5) D

Answers :-

1. 3
2. 2
3. 5
4. 4
5. 4
6. 3
7. 5
8. 1
9. 3
10. 2