SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q32

In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. Giving advice is a difficult task.
P. Moreover one doesn't know oneself, amid ambiguity, how can one know others.
Q. It is a wonder how such people like politicians, reformers and people suchlike are so confident as
to invent measures to live their life.
R. Life is but one and mistakes are often irrepairable.
S. Unless he knows another person, how can he advise?
6. I find it very difficult to give advice.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • Part Q will be the first sentence as it is introducing the theme used in the paragraph.
  • As part tells about the statement Q we need to keep it after part Q.
  • A Part P further tells about the part R it will come after part R.
  • S will be the last statement.
  • Now we have the final arrangement QRPS so it will be correct.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.