SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q12

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

A. I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.

B. Her eyes were covered with a bandage and she was being led carefully by an older boy.

C. When I arrived, there was no one in sight but a girl of about twelve.

D. But not till last week did the chance come to visit it.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ADCB.

The given question is an example of para jumbles.

Sentence A will be the first sentence as it is giving an introduction to Miss Beam's school.

Sentence D will be the next as it talks about the visit to that school.

Sentence C will be following sentence as it talks about the individual's visit to the school.

Sentence B will be the last sentence as it concludes the para.

The correct sequence is:

A. I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.

D. But not till last week did the chance come to visit it.

C. When I arrived, there was no one in sight but a girl of about twelve.

B. Her eyes were covered with a bandage and she was being led carefully by an older boy.