What are
parajumbles?
Parajumbles are jumbled paragraphs. Basically, you are given a
paragraph - but the sentences are not in the right order. It's up
to you to untie this knot and rearrange the sentences so that
they logically make sense. You'll find this type of question on
exams such as the CAT in the verbal
logic section.
How paragraph jumbles are
like jigsaw puzzles
When you were a kid, you probably tried to make jigsaw puzzles.
You needed to find similar looking pieces so they would fit
together. Parajumbles are like this. You need to find sentences
which connect with each other - a sentence that "links" or "fits"
with another.
Some helpful tips
Find proper opening sentences.
You can look for a proper beginning sentence. This sentence
introduces an idea for the rest of the paragraph.
Look for concluding sentences.
If you find a sentence which sums up an idea or comes to a
conclusion, this is probably a concluding sentence. Be careful,
though - sometimes paragraph have conclusions at the beginning
and then the argument is explained in further detail
afterward.
Look for connecting sentences.
You will usually find sentences, which you know for certain,
connect with each other. From there you can build upon the
information that will fit in between. Figure out the sentences
which match with each other, and looks for these pairs in your
choice selections.
Sometimes sentences aren't able to stand on their own. They use pronouns and other keywords which can help you find the order of the sentences.
For example:
He, she, it, him, her, they
Look for transitions.
This will help you link sentences together.
For example:
Besides, although, but, yet, however, also, while, therefore, in addition, for example, fortunately/unfortunately
Parajumble format
You will be given 4 sentences - A, B, C and D. Once you read all
4 sentences, it is up to you to rearrange them in the correct
order.
Example:
A. For example, when the early homo-sapiens left
their homes in search for food, they would risk death and injury
from dangerous animals.
B. Throughout human history, the universe has presented an innumerable amount of dangers to explorers.
C. Today, many adventure enthusiasts seek to find the thrills and adrenaline rush which their ancestors had experienced in the wild.
D. The tradition of humans going out to
experience the dangers of unknown nature still exists.
Answer choices:
1) ABCD
2) ABDC
3) BADC
4) DABC
5) CBAD
Click here to
see the correct choice.
Sentence B provides an introduction of background information. Sentence A quickly follows B, giving an example of the previous sentence's argument. Sentence D is a notion which expands on the previous two sentences - linking the past to the present. Finally, Sentence C provides a resolution to the rest of the paragraph.
Feeling confident? Try out this quick parajumbles quiz!
References/Images
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