SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 68

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 24th July 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q68

Arrange the following parts to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph:
A. The magician pulled out his wand.
B. The children gathered around and the music began.
C. A dove appeared from the hat.
D. The magician came on stage.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer

D → B → A → C

Explanation

The paragraph follows a natural chronological sequence of events during a performance. Sentence D sets the scene by introducing the main character arriving ("The magician came on stage"). Sentence B establishes the immediate reaction and atmosphere ("The children gathered around and the music began"). Sentence A starts the action of the trick ("The magician pulled out his wand"), which leads directly to the final outcome in Sentence C ("A dove appeared from the hat").

Key Points

Sentence Structure Stage Arrival (D) → Setting the Scene (B) → Initiating Action (A) → Climactic Result (C)

Grammatical Role Paragraph reordering based on chronological narrative flow.