SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 156

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q156

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. On vacation in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and I sat down at a street cafe.

P. At one point, he bent over with a big smile, showing me a single gold tooth and a dingy fez.

Q. Soon I felt the presence of someone standing alongside me.

R. But this one wouldn't budge.

S. We had been cautioned about beggars and told to ignore them.

6. Finally a man walked over to me and whispered, "Hey buddy, this guy is your waiter and he wants to take your order".

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  1. The easiest way of solving a para jumble is to find the first sentence or to find a pair along with the elimination of the option.
  2. The arrangement will start with Q as it shows the commencement of the paragraph. it will be followed by S as it tells about the man who is the waiter.
  3. Only the chosen option has the arrangement with QS so this will be the correct choice.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.