SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 19 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q12

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct
order.
A. For example, the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of a door are like phrases
which convey some information.
B. In films, sound effects play the part of words.
C. We then know who is performing an action and why, and a clear picture is formed in
our mind’s eye.
D. Once the sounds are prefaced or followed by a dialogue, the sentence is complete.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. BADC

  • The first sentence of a paragraph is usually a general and independent sentence. Hence, in this case it will be B.
  • B will be followed by A as it states the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of door.
  • The next sentence will be D as it states that the sounds are followed by a dialogue.
  • The concluding part will be sentence C as it states who is perfoeming the action and why.

Hence, the correct paragraph is-

In films, sound effects play the part of words.  For example, the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of a door are like phrases which convey some information. Once the sounds are prefaced or followed by a dialogue, the sentence is complete. We then know who is performing an action and why, and a clear picture is formed in our mind’s eye.