SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Nov 2021 • English • Q56

Given below are six sentences. A and F are the first and the last sentences. The rest of the sentences namely B, C, D and E are jumbled. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. All three went home with the young man, who told them his story.

B. The circus people had taken him away from his village.

C. Then one day, a rich lady gave the circus people a sum of money and adopted him.

D. For three years he had travelled with them through many countries.

E. As he was intelligent, he was sent to school and college.

F. As the old lady had no children of her own, she left all her money to him.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ABDCEF.

A: This sentence sets the stage by introducing the young man who is going to narrate his story.

B: This sentence explains the beginning of the young man's story, detailing how he was taken from his village.

D: This sentence continues the story, describing his experiences traveling with the circus people.

C: This sentence reveals a significant turn in the story when he was adopted by a rich lady.

E: This sentence describes the young man's subsequent education, facilitated by the rich lady.

F: This sentence concludes the story, explaining the rich lady’s decision to leave her money to the young man.