SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q3

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives their correct order.

A. I saw a middle-aged man sitting beneath the tree with his knees drawn up to his chest.

B. When I was a street away from my house, I saw a huge banyan tree to my right.

C. My heart went out to him as he was crying bitterly.

D. His head was bowed and his body was shivering continuously.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. BADC.

  • This arrangement provides a logical progression of observations and emotions.
  • It starts with the narrator seeing a banyan tree. Hence, starts with B. 
  • The next sentence A describes a man sitting under a tree.
  • Hence, option 2 is the correct answer as only this option has BA in the initial position.