SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Nov 2021 • English • Q64

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. He was possessed by an overwhelming desire to possess them all.

B. A man stood holding a pole with yellow, red, green and purple balloons flying from it.

C. The child was simply carried away by the rainbow glory of their silken colours.

D. But he well knew his parents would never buy him the balloons because they would say he was too old to play with such toys.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. BCAD.

B: This sentence sets the scene by describing the man and the balloons.

C: This sentence describes the child's reaction to the colorful balloons.

A: This sentence expresses the child's strong desire to own all the balloons.

D: This sentence explains why the child is not able to get the balloons, providing context for his situation.