18 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in PARA JUMBLES

1.	1). SQRP2). SRPQ3). QSPR4). QPRS
Answer» The CORRECT answer to the jumbles is QSPR. The first statement introduces the topic in context. The second statement tells about the term which is prevalent in Germany which elaborates what the first statement TALKS about, thus, maintaining the continuity. The third statement talks about the concerning figure followed by an EXAMPLE in the fourth statement.

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2.	S: If we take to violence, our souls will be defiled and we will not be able to reach God after we die.1). PQRS2). QPRS3). RSQP4). RPQS
Answer» The correct answer is option 1 i.e. PQRS. The FIRST line of the PASSAGE must be the one which introduces the theme of the paragraph. Out of all the sentences, sentence P is the starting line as it introduces the subject of the passage i.e. ‘RIGHT to live’. Since only option 1 CONTAINS P as the starting sentence, it is the answer.

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S: If we take to violence, our souls will be defiled and we will not be able to reach God after we die.1). PQRS2). QPRS3). RSQP4). RPQS

Answer»

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. PQRS.

The FIRST line of the PASSAGE must be the one which introduces the theme of the paragraph. Out of all the sentences, sentence P is the starting line as it introduces the subject of the passage i.e. ‘RIGHT to live’.

Since only option 1 CONTAINS P as the starting sentence, it is the answer.

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3.	1). ZXWY2). XWYZ3). YZXW4). XZWY
Answer» The CORRECT option WOULD be YZX. The first part of the sentence ends with 'before' which in turn points to a certain kind of time period. This reference to a time is mentioned in the beginning of Y which makes it the second statement. The sentence Y ends with 'one third' which again REFERS to a quantity and THEREFORE Z becomes the next sentence since it mentions 'span'. The sentence continues its course of action in X which mentions the couple heading towards a village. This would automatically make W the last sentence. The correct sequence would, therefore, be YZXW.

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4.	1). XYZ2). ZYX3). ZXY4). YZX
Answer» The correct answer is Option 1, i.e.,$ XYZ.$ In this ORDER, the resultant paragraph is ‘$It seemed to them far easier to conceive that the water had GONE down, than that solid LAND had risen upward into its present POSITION’, which makes perfect sense.$ The given sentence-fragment is ‘It seemed to them far easier’. A sentence which begins this way must follow the pattern ‘It seemed that A is far easier than B’.$ This pattern is only observed in the order XYZ.$ Any other combination or order results in meaningless or fragmented SENTENCES.$

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1). XYZ2). ZYX3). ZXY4). YZX

Answer»

The correct answer is Option 1, i.e.,$ XYZ.$

In this ORDER, the resultant paragraph is ‘$It seemed to them far easier to conceive that the water had GONE down, than that solid LAND had risen upward into its present POSITION’, which makes perfect sense.$

The given sentence-fragment is ‘It seemed to them far easier’. A sentence which begins this way must follow the pattern ‘It seemed that A is far easier than B’.$

This pattern is only observed in the order XYZ.$

Any other combination or order results in meaningless or fragmented SENTENCES.$

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5.	1). XZY2). YXZ3). XYZ4). ZYX
Answer» The meaning of the sentence will be clear only if it is arranged properly and the correct ARRANGEMENT is YXZ. The arrangedsentence is,$ now the first and most simple appearance is where strata of marine OCCUR before the LEVEL of the sea in horizontal position.

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6.	1). SPRQ2). PRQS3). RQSP4). RSPQ
Answer» <P dir="ltr">R INTRODUCES our need for an appropriate education SYSTEM for the betterment of the young generation. Therefore, the 1$st$ sentence is R.$ S introduces our aim, which appropriately follows the need for education, as opened in the 1$st$ sentence, therefore, follows R.$ P clearly mentions of ‘for that’, which represents the achieving of the aim of finding an apt education system, therefore making the 3$rd$ sentence. So, the CORRECT sequence is RSPQ.$

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1). SPRQ2). PRQS3). RQSP4). RSPQ

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<P dir="ltr">R INTRODUCES our need for an appropriate education SYSTEM for the betterment of the young generation. Therefore, the 1$st$ sentence is R.$

S introduces our aim, which appropriately follows the need for education, as opened in the 1$st$ sentence, therefore, follows R.$

P clearly mentions of ‘for that’, which represents the achieving of the aim of finding an apt education system, therefore making the 3$rd$ sentence. So, the CORRECT sequence is RSPQ.$

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7.	1). XYZ2). YZX3). ZYX4). ZXY
Answer» The MEANING of the sentence will be clear only if it is arranged PROPERLY and the correct arrangement is ZYX. The arrangedsentence is, $In the northeast, the sun rises as early as four in the morning and in WINTER it sets by four in the EVENING.

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8.	1). ABCD2). BCAD3). BCDA4). BDCA
Answer» The correct sequence is Option 3, i.e. 'BCDA'. The first sentence of the sequence is the one, which introduces the paragraph. The one that fits here is 'Sentence B' as it tells about the subject of the paragraph on, which the whole paragraph is based. It tells about 'Patience', which is a virtue and considered to be even better than wisdom'. Then the second sentence of the sequence is the one, which adds information to the introductory sentence of the paragraph and the one that follows is 'Sentence C', i.e. 'Everyone of us AGREES with this fact in principle, without reservation'. It says that 'everyone of us agree about the fact that what is 'Patience' and how much it is considered'. Next, the sentence, which MAKES a PAIR with 'Sentence C', and the one that follows is 'Sentence D', it says that unfortunately when it COMES to practising patience, there is a problem. It follows the Sentence C by adding more information to it. At last the sentence, which is left in the sequence is the concluding sentence of the paragraph. The sentence is 'Sentence A', it concludes the paragraph by mentioning that 'Nobody likes to practice it, no matter how easy and beneficial it is.This is the worst drawback in us, in our NATIONAL character'.

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1). ABCD2). BCAD3). BCDA4). BDCA

Answer»

The correct sequence is Option 3, i.e. 'BCDA'.

The first sentence of the sequence is the one, which introduces the paragraph. The one that fits here is 'Sentence B' as it tells about the subject of the paragraph on, which the whole paragraph is based.

It tells about 'Patience', which is a virtue and considered to be even better than wisdom'.

Then the second sentence of the sequence is the one, which adds information to the introductory sentence of the paragraph and the one that follows is 'Sentence C', i.e. 'Everyone of us AGREES with this fact in principle, without reservation'.

It says that 'everyone of us agree about the fact that what is 'Patience' and how much it is considered'.

Next, the sentence, which MAKES a PAIR with 'Sentence C', and the one that follows is 'Sentence D', it says that unfortunately when it COMES to practising patience, there is a problem. It follows the Sentence C by adding more information to it.

At last the sentence, which is left in the sequence is the concluding sentence of the paragraph.

The sentence is 'Sentence A', it concludes the paragraph by mentioning that 'Nobody likes to practice it, no matter how easy and beneficial it is.This is the worst drawback in us, in our NATIONAL character'.

Discussion

9.	1). PQRS2). QSPR3). RSPQ4). SPRQ
Answer» This speaks about the ‘evil eye’ superstition prevalent in India, and ‘Q’ clearly continues with what it is called regionally, where ‘1’ leaves off about this practice telling us about the action done. ’S’ should follow logically as it starts to give us the reason why this is done which is COMPLETED in the next LINE to follow, that is ‘P’. The next line that should continue is obviously ‘R’ as it explains why this practice is FOLLOWED and ‘6’ concludes it by saying in doing so ‘the kid will stay protected.’ So, option 2 is the right answer.

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1). PQRS2). QSPR3). RSPQ4). SPRQ

Answer»

This speaks about the ‘evil eye’ superstition prevalent in India,

and ‘Q’ clearly continues with what it is called regionally, where ‘1’ leaves off about this practice telling us about the action done.

’S’ should follow logically as it starts to give us the reason why this is done which is COMPLETED in the next LINE to follow, that is ‘P’.

The next line that should continue is obviously ‘R’ as it explains why this practice is FOLLOWED and ‘6’ concludes it by saying in doing so ‘the kid will stay protected.’ So, option 2 is the right answer.

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10.	1). QSPR2). SRPQ3). PQRS4). RSQP
Answer» The line that should come after ‘1’ is ‘Q’ as it is a continuation ofthe ‘goddess of misfortune’ and what she can do, ‘S’ should come next for it logically follows with ‘SINCE’ and is still talking about the goddess and her likes, ‘P’ is next to FOLLOW as the connection with the former part is SHOWN with the shopkeepers hanging something she likes and ‘R’is the next step with ‘so’ GIVING us the reason for the former line, ‘6’ is an apt conclusion ALLAYING the fears of the misfortune.Hence option 1 is the right answer.

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11.	S: Television and similar entertainments are even more of an opiate because of their addictive tendencies.1). QPRS2). PSQR3). QRSP4). RQSP
Answer» Correct Answer: RQSP After READING the sentences, it is CLEAR that Q must COME after R SINCE Q uses Smith, which is introduced in R as Adam Smith. Therefore, RQ is a combination which exists only in Option 4. Hence, RQSP is the correct answer.

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12.	1). XZY2). XYZ3). YXZ4). ZYX
Answer» Correct Answer: YXZ 'SOUND’ is followed by the PREPOSITION 'of’. Y begins with of and is therefore the first phrase. Y is followed by X as LOGICALLY 'while I see his TOOL raised’ makes sense. Then comes Z which starts with the preposition 'above’ which fits perfectly after 'raised’. The sentence is: I hear the sound of the blow while I see his tool raised above his head.

12.

1). XZY2). XYZ3). YXZ4). ZYX

Answer»

Correct Answer: YXZ

'SOUND’ is followed by the PREPOSITION 'of’. Y begins with of and is therefore the first phrase. Y is followed by X as LOGICALLY 'while I see his TOOL raised’ makes sense. Then comes Z which starts with the preposition 'above’ which fits perfectly after 'raised’. The sentence is: I hear the sound of the blow while I see his tool raised above his head.

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13.	1). YXZ2). YZX3). XZY4). ZYX
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14.	1). ZXY2). YZX3). YXZ4). ZYX
Answer» The use of the phrase ‘causes and their’ is appropriate with ‘effects’ as ‘CAUSE and effect’ is an idiom. This makes option 1 and 4 as the prospective correct answers. This now, the SENTENCE forms as ‘The causes and their effects belong to the..’, which can be MEANINGFULLY followed by ‘ONE order’ and not ‘in the same series’. This makes ZYX as the correct sequence.$

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15.	1). ABC2). CBA3). CAB4). BCA
Answer» Correct OPTION - 1 The starter ends with word 'human' and 'people' means the same, hence it cannot continue with B. Thus, option 4 is ELIMINATED. Also, infinitive verbs are FOLLOWED by a VERB not a noun. Hence, the sequence will not continue with C also. Hence, option 1 i.e. ABC is the correct sequence.

15.

1). ABC2). CBA3). CAB4). BCA

Answer»

Correct OPTION - 1

The starter ends with word 'human' and 'people' means the same, hence it cannot continue with B. Thus, option 4 is ELIMINATED. Also, infinitive verbs are FOLLOWED by a VERB not a noun. Hence, the sequence will not continue with C also. Hence, option 1 i.e. ABC is the correct sequence.

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16.	1). XYZ2). YZX3). ZXY4). YXZ
Answer» The sentence begins with an assertion and therefore the word 'that' must be USED and therefore the SECOND sentence should be Y. Now, Y ends with 'time' and Z begins with 'zone' which would automatically act as a clue so as to FORM the phrase 'time zone'. This would make Z the THIRD sentence and by that extension X would become the fourth sentence.

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17.	1). SQPR2). PRQS3). SRQP4). PSQR
Answer» CORRECT Answer: SRQP After reading the SENTENCES, it is clear that that the flow of topics is from knowledge to power to education. Therefore, Sentence S COMES first introducing knowledge and power, followed by R, which talks about how education IMPARTS knowledge and power. Followed by R is Sentence Q since it talks about the regulation of education, which is followed by P. The correct answer is therefore, SRQP.

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18.	1). SQPR2). QRSP3).4). PSQR
Answer» Correct Answer: QRSP$ The opening line must give us an INSIGHT into the paragraph. Sentence Q does exactly that and does not refer to any previously mentioned term or phrase. Thus, it must be the first sentence and that is Sentence Q.$ R CARRIES forward the idea of Q and refers to the nation’s growth which has already been mentioned in Q. THEREFORE, R must be the second sentence. $ Sentence S names the different sectors in REFERENCE to the phrase ‘different sectors of national growth’ used in sentence R. So, S logically forms the third sentence. $ The concluding sentence is P as it SUMS up the gist of the entire paragraph in a sentence.$

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1). SQPR2). QRSP3).4). PSQR

Answer»

Correct Answer: QRSP$

The opening line must give us an INSIGHT into the paragraph. Sentence Q does exactly that and does not refer to any previously mentioned term or phrase. Thus, it must be the first sentence and that is Sentence Q.$

R CARRIES forward the idea of Q and refers to the nation’s growth which has already been mentioned in Q. THEREFORE, R must be the second sentence. $

Sentence S names the different sectors in REFERENCE to the phrase ‘different sectors of national growth’ used in sentence R. So, S logically forms the third sentence. $

The concluding sentence is P as it SUMS up the gist of the entire paragraph in a sentence.$

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