SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. Mobile phones or smartphones are becoming popular all over the world.
B. But at the same time, it also harms us in many ways.
C. It is the most widely used means of communication today.
D. Today, it is very affordable and available to everyone.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Logical flow:

A: Introduces the topic — 'Mobile phones or smartphones are becoming popular all over the world.'

C: Explains their importance — 'It is the most widely used means of communication today.'

D: Gives more detail on availability — 'Today, it is very affordable and available to everyone.'

B: Adds the contrasting point — 'But at the same time, it also harms us in many ways.'

Thus Correct sequence: A → C → D → B

Final Paragraph: Mobile phones or smartphones are becoming popular all over the world. It is the most widely used means of communication today. Today, it is very affordable and available to everyone. But at the same time, it also harms us in many ways.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.