Sentence Rearrangement for SBI PO : Set 37
Sentence Rearrangement for SBI PO : Set 37
Directions: Rearrange the given five sentences A, B, C, D, E and F in the paragraph sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below them.
| A. To his surprise, a little honeybee came before his throne and said, “Of all the gifts you could give me, only one will do. I’d like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to.” | ||||
| B. I hereby give you a sharp sting. But, I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. | ||||
| C. “What an awful wish!” said great Zeus, “But I will grant it”. | ||||
| D. And to this day, the little honeybee dies after it stings. | ||||
| E. One day, Zeus, the King of Mount Olympus, was giving out gifts to beasts, birds and insects. | ||||
| F. “You will get to use it only once, for using it will cost you your life.” | ||||
| 1. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement? | ||||
| (a) D | (b) F | (c) B | (d) E | (e) C |
| 2. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) D | (c) F | (d) B | (e) E |
| 3. Which of the following should be the FIRSTsentence after the rearrangement? | ||||
| (a) E | (b) B | (c) D | (d) C | (e) F |
| 4. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after the rearrangement? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) D | (c) F | (d) E | (e) C |
| 5. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement? | ||||
| (a) E | (b) D | (c) B | (d) C | (e) F |
Answer Key:
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (e)
Directions: Rearrange the given five sentences A, B, C, D, and E in the paragraph sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below them.
| A. He borrowed some money from his neighbours for me. | ||||
| B. However, he promised to get the money I needed. | ||||
| C. Since I had no money with me, I decided to borrow from my friend. | ||||
| D. The electricity bill had to be paid immediately. | ||||
| E. But, he had no money with him to lend me. | ||||
| 1. Which of the following sentences should come THIRD in the paragraph? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) B | (c) C | (d) D | (e) E |
| 2. Which of the following sentences should come FIRST in the paragraph? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) B | (c) C | (d) D | (e) E |
| 3. Which of the following sentences should come FIFTH in the paragraph? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) B | (c) C | (d) D | (e) E |
| 4. Which of the following sentences should come SECOND in the paragraph? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) B | (c) C | (d) D | (e) E |
| 5. Which of the following sentences should come FOURTH in the paragraph? | ||||
| (a) A | (b) B | (c) C | (d) D | (e) E |
Answer Key:
1. (e) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (b)
