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Exam: SSC CGL Subject: English Language Topic: Para Jumbles

Total Questions: 20

Q1. In the sentence, 'The team celebrated their victory; they had worked tirelessly to achieve it,' the pronoun 'they' in the second clause primarily refers back to which antecedent, contributing to coherence?

Victory The team The achievement The celebration
Q2. Transitional words and phrases are primarily used to enhance:

Coherence Cohesion Sentence length Word choice
Q3. Identify the sentence with the most concise modifier usage:

The book, which was very informative, helped me learn. The informative book helped me learn. The book helped me learn because it was informative. Informative, the book helped me learn.
Q4. Using synonyms instead of repeating the exact same word can maintain interest while preserving:

Sentence complexity Cohesion Authorial voice Grammatical errors
Q5. A paragraph describing the appearance of a mountain uses which type of organization?

Cause and Effect Description Chronological Problem and Solution
Q6. The phrase 'true facts' contains redundancy. Which word is superfluous?

true facts true facts no redundancy
Q7. Which word is redundant in the phrase 'repeat again'?

repeat again repeat again no redundancy
Q8. Which order of sentences forms a coherent paragraph?

A. The garden was full of flowers. B. Bees buzzed around them. C. The air was fragrant. D. It was a beautiful day. A. It was a beautiful day. B. The garden was full of flowers. C. The air was fragrant. D. Bees buzzed around them. A. Bees buzzed around them. B. The garden was full of flowers. C. The air was fragrant. D. It was a beautiful day. A. The garden was full of flowers. B. It was a beautiful day. C. Bees buzzed around them. D. The air was fragrant.
Q9. What is the purpose of a hyphen in compound words like 'well-being' in terms of coherence?

To indicate possession To join words that function as a single unit To show a pause To introduce a list
Q10. When ordering sentences about a personal experience, which connector most effectively links a feeling to its cause in a concise manner?

The reason for his sadness was the news he received. He felt down because of the bad news. Upon hearing the disheartening news, he was plunged into despair. The news made him sad.
Q11. Consider a jumbled paragraph discussing a problem. A sentence starting with 'However' would most likely follow a sentence that:

Introduces a solution Presents the problem itself Offers a different perspective on the problem Explains the cause of the problem
Q12. A sentence starting with 'Thus' typically means:

Addition Contrast Result Example
Q13. Read the following paragraph: 'Dogs make excellent pets. They are loyal companions and can offer unconditional love. Furthermore, owning a dog can encourage regular exercise and improve mental well-being.' Which sentence is the topic sentence?

They are loyal companions and can offer unconditional love. Dogs make excellent pets. Furthermore, owning a dog can encourage regular exercise and improve mental well-being. owning a dog
Q14. To build suspense, a writer might use ________ sentences.

Consistently long Consistently short A mix of short and long Passive voice
Q15. Which sentence uses fewer words to convey the same meaning?

She is a person who is very talented. She is very talented. She happens to be a talented person. The talent she possesses is significant.
Q16. What is the purpose of 'elimination' in Para Jumbles?

To remove unrelated sentences. To get rid of the longest sentence. To ignore any transition words. To find the most confusing sentence.
Q17. John and Sarah decided to go out, and ______ enjoyed the evening. Which pronoun is correct?

he she they it
Q18. Which type of sentence is generally best for starting a paragraph?

A very long sentence A very short sentence A moderately long sentence A question
Q19. Conciseness in para jumbles is crucial for establishing:

A dense and challenging reading experience. A smooth transition between ideas. A focus on stylistic flourishes. Ambiguity and multiple interpretations.
Q20. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: (A) Education is the cornerstone of a developed society. (B) It equips individuals with knowledge and skills. (C) Access to quality education is a fundamental right. (D) An educated populace contributes to economic growth and innovation. (E) Investing in education yields long-term societal benefits.

A, C, B, D, E C, A, B, D, E A, B, C, D, E A, B, D, C, E

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