Lesson 2.6: Para Jumbles & Rearrangement of Sentences

Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement are common in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT English exams. These questions test a candidate’s ability to organize sentences logically to form a meaningful passage or correct sequence.

What are Para Jumbles?

• A set of sentences is given in a jumbled order.

• Candidates must arrange them to form a coherent and meaningful passage.

Example:
A. The Indian Army is one of the largest in the world.
B. It has a glorious history of bravery and sacrifice.
C. It ensures the safety and security of the nation.
D. Soldiers serve the country with dedication.

Correct Order: A → B → D → C

What is Sentence Rearrangement?

• A single sentence is broken into parts.

• Candidates need to rearrange words/phrases into the correct order.

Example:
Given: always / he / to school / goes / on time
Correct: He always goes to school on time.

Key Skills Tested

• Logical flow of ideas

• Understanding of connectors (and, but, however, therefore)

• Grammar and sentence structure

• Comprehension of context

Strategies to Solve Para Jumbles

1. Identify Opening Sentence – Usually introduces the topic.

2. Find Links – Look for pronouns, articles, or connectors linking sentences.

3. Check Chronology – Arrange events in logical time order.

4. Look for Conclusion – Closing sentence usually summarizes or ends with a result.

Strategies for Sentence Rearrangement

• Identify subject, verb, and object first.

• Arrange parts in SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) order.

• Eliminate grammatically incorrect sequences.

Practice Tips

• Practice 10–15 Para Jumble sets daily.

• Read short passages in newspapers to learn sentence flow.

• Focus on transition words (first, next, however, finally).

• Revise previous year NDA, CDS, AFCAT questions.