7th Class English Para Jumbles Question Bank Para Jumbles

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    DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph. P: In his first inaugural address he concluded with an eloquent plea: "Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country". Q: John F. Kennedy, Democratic victor in the election of 1960, was at 43, the youngest man ever to win the presidency. R: On television, in a series of debates- with opponent Richard Nixon, he appeared able, articulate and energetic. S: In the campaign, he spoke of moving aggressively into the new decade, for "the New Frontier is here whether we seek it or not".

    A)          SPQR                         

    B) QRSP

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Q is the opening sentence, as it introduces the subject John F Kennedy, so we have to choose between  and . R will follow Q and S will follow R. All R, S and P talk about the speeches made by the noun subject, so we will move from the most general or broadest detail to the more specific so, from 'a series of debits' to 'the campaign' to 'first inaugural address', so the correct sequence is .


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