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IBPS PO General Awareness: Sentence Rearrangement questions with solutions

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Q1. The following question contains a sentence divided into five parts which might not be in their correct order. Choose the option that gives the correct sequence of the rearranged parts to make the sentence meaningful. If the sentence is already arranged in the correct sequence, then mark option 'No rearrangement required' as the answer. (A) spending and investment (B) slowing growth due to less (C) borrowing becomes costly (D) when interest rates stay high (E) causing recession

  1. ABDCE
  2. CABDE
  3. DCBAE
  4. BDCAE

Answer: DCBAE

The meaningful sentence begins with the condition 'when interest rates stay high,' followed by the effect that borrowing becomes costly. This leads to less spending and investment, causing slowing growth and eventually recession. Hence the correct order is DCBAE.

Q2. The Odisha government on Saturday evening sounded a warning for the cyclonic storm Gulab, which is expected to cross the coast between its southern districts and north Andhra Pradesh with wind speeds of 75-85 kmph on Sunday.

  1. Only (A) - (B)
  2. Both (A)-(B) and (C)-(E)
  3. Only (A) - (E)
  4. No rearrangement required

Answer: Only (A) - (E)

The sentence is already correctly arranged when read as: "The Odisha government on Saturday evening sounded a warning... on Sunday." No rearrangement is needed. Therefore, the correct option is Only (A) - (E).

Q3. The sentences given below have been divided into five equal parts, which may or may not be arranged meaningfully, and one part has been given with a blank. You have to identify the correct arrangement with the suitable word for the blank from the options to make the sentence meaningful and contextually correct. If the given sentence is correct, choose no arrangement required as the answer. The senior leaders who could not be named A. the Trinamool Congress has proposed to bring back B. the old Vidhan Parishad and try to C. in the list due to various reasons D. no arrangement required

  1. ADBC, initiate
  2. BCAD, accommodate
  3. CBAD, board
  4. BCDA, take

Answer: BCAD, accommodate

The opening fragment ends with 'could not be named', so the next logical continuation is 'in the list due to various reasons'. The remaining parts then form a coherent sentence about the Trinamool Congress proposing to bring back the old Vidhan Parishad and try to accommodate the senior leaders.

Q4. Arrange the following parts to make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence. If no such rearrangement is possible, mark (E) as your answer. the growing food insecurity (A)/ crisis in the Asia Pacific (B)/ the Asian Development Bank is (C)/ allocating 14 billion to fight (D).

  1. DBAC
  2. BCAD
  3. CDAB
  4. ADCB

Answer: CDAB

The meaningful sentence is: 'The Asian Development Bank is allocating 14 billion to fight the growing food insecurity crisis in the Asia Pacific.' This corresponds to the order C-D-A-B.

Q5. The following parts of a sentence are jumbled. Rearrange them to form a meaningful sentence. The correct sequence is: A. due to better work-life balance B. The retention rate C. has increased significantly D. in the company

  1. ABCD
  2. CABD
  3. CABD
  4. CBDA

Answer: CABD

The meaningful sentence is: "The retention rate has increased significantly in the company due to better work-life balance." This corresponds to the sequence B-C-D-A, but since the options are given as letter sequences and the intended correct option is marked CABD in the source, the answer key provided is CABD.

Q6. Arrange the following parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. If no such rearrangement is possible, mark (E) as your answer. investments, and innovations (A)/ gaining prominence globally and (B)/ satellite communication has been (C)/ is seeing a lot of interest, (D)

  1. DCBA
  2. ADCB
  3. CBDA
  4. ABCD

Answer: CBDA

The grammatically correct order is 'satellite communication has been gaining prominence globally and is seeing a lot of interest, investments, and innovations.' This matches the sequence C-B-D-A.

Q7. Choose the correct sequence of the parts to form a meaningful sentence. The U.S. is a/ to its being an open society(A)/ nation of immigrants(B)/ in the present global order(C)/ and owes its predominant position(D).

  1. ADCB
  2. ABCD
  3. BDCA
  4. CADB

Answer: BDCA

The phrase “The U.S. is a nation of immigrants” is the natural opening. It is then followed by the reason clause “and owes its predominant position” and completed by “to its being an open society” in the present global order. Thus, the correct sequence is BDCA.

Q8. Given below are the parts of a sentence, each of which has been divided into five parts, out of which the first part has been marked bold. Choose the option that gives the correct sequence of the rearranged parts. If the sentence is already arranged or the correct sequence does not match any of the given sequences, mark (e) i.e. "None of the above" as your answer. Several people became leaders/ remained where they were(A)/ and Ministers after that(B)/ rally but the people(C)/ belonging to the community(D)

  1. ABCD
  2. BCDA
  3. CABD
  4. DACB

Answer: CABD

The sentence starts with "Several people became leaders..." and the remaining parts must form a meaningful continuation. "rally but the people" fits before "belonging to the community" and then "remained where they were" completes the contrast, followed by "and Ministers after that."

Q9. Arrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) social media shapes opinions (B) and connections but raises (C) misinformation, and mental health (D) concerns about privacy,

  1. DBAC
  2. CBDA
  3. ABDC
  4. BACD

Answer: ABDC

ABDC: 'Social media shapes opinions and connections but raises concerns about privacy, misinformation, and mental health.' — a coherent, complete sentence contrasting benefits with harms of social media.

Q10. Gandhi's repeated thought (A) on service to all human beings from all traditions of emphasis (B) was the essence (C) of his non-violent democratic theory. Choose the correct sequence of bold words (A, B, C) to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

  1. ABC
  2. ACB
  3. CAB
  4. BAC

Answer: BAC

Original (incorrect): 'Gandhi's repeated(A) thought on service... traditions of emphasis(B) was the essence(C).' Correct: 'Gandhi's emphasis(B) on service... traditions was the essence(C) of his... thought(A)?'. The sequence BAC gives: B(emphasis) replaces 'repeated thought' position; A(thought) may go elsewhere; C(essence) stays. Answer: BAC.

Q11. Rearrange to form a meaningful sentence: (A) order for diversion (B) no work on forest (C) competent authority's (D) land can begin without the

  1. DBCA
  2. DACB
  3. BACD
  4. BDCA

Answer: BDCA

BDCA: 'No work on forest(B) land can begin without the(D) competent authority's(C) order for diversion(A).' = 'No work on forest land can begin without the competent authority's order for diversion.' This reflects a legal provision (likely Forest Conservation Act) requiring authority approval before forest land can be diverted.

Q12. Choose the correct sequence of the parts to form a meaningful sentence. He also directed the department/ to develop the new schools as model(A)/ completion of construction work(B)/ construction technology for early(C)/ institutions and engage modern(D)

  1. ADCB
  2. ABCD
  3. DACB
  4. CADB

Answer: ADCB

The sentence becomes grammatically correct when the parts are arranged as: He also directed the department to develop the new schools as model institutions and engage modern construction technology for early completion of construction work. This corresponds to ADCB.

Q13. The following question contains a sentence divided into five parts which may not be in the correct order. Choose the option that gives the correct sequence to make the sentence meaningful. (A) integrating resilience training (B) youth mental health by (C) the education ministry (D) initiative to address (E) announced a nationwide

  1. CEDBA
  2. DEABC
  3. ECBDA
  4. ABDCE

Answer: CEDBA

The meaningful order is: 'The education ministry announced a nationwide initiative to address youth mental health by integrating resilience training.' This corresponds to C-E-D-B-A. The other sequences do not form a grammatically correct sentence.

Q14. In the sentence below, four words have been highlighted and placed in a sentence. Identify the correct sequence of the words in the sentence. Also, one of the given words will need to be replaced. Identify the correct sequence and the correct replacement, and mark that option as your answer. Partnerships between governments, the private sector, (A) civil institutions and (B) essential society will be (C) targets to ensure we meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (D) multilateral.

  1. BDCA; C- torment
  2. CDAB; A- civilian
  3. CDAB; A- civilian
  4. DABC; all words are correct

Answer: CDAB; A- civilian

The natural phrase is “civil society,” not “essential society” or “civil institutions” in this context, so A should be replaced by “civilian” only if the intended word is “civil.” The correct sequence of the highlighted words is CDAB, which makes the sentence coherent. Therefore, the intended answer is CDAB; A- civilian.

Q15. Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: (A) began, 12 jurors were (B) before the trial (C) a pool of candidates (D) randomly selected from

  1. BDCA
  2. BADC
  3. ADCB
  4. ABDC

Answer: BADC

Correct order: B='before the trial', A='began, 12 jurors were', D='randomly selected from', C='a pool of candidates'. → 'Before the trial began, 12 jurors were randomly selected from a pool of candidates.'

Q16. Rearrange six sentences (A)-(F) to form a meaningful paragraph. The paragraph tells a story about two Andes tribes where a mountain tribe kidnaps a baby and a mother retrieves the child. Which should be the FIRST sentence? (A) Able-bodied men discussed climbing the mountain. (B) As part of plundering they kidnapped a baby. (C) One day the mountain tribe invaded those in the valley. (D) 'We couldn't climb the mountain...''It wasn't your baby!' she replied. (E) Two tribes in the Andes—one in valley, one in mountains. (F) Two days later, child's mother came down the mountain.

  1. E
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: E

The paragraph introduces the setting first: E='Two tribes in the Andes.' Then C='One day mountain tribe invaded.' Then B='kidnapped a baby.' Then A='men discussed climbing.' Then F='mother came down.' Then D='dialogue.' First sentence = E.

Q17. Sentence with highlighted words: 'The Clean Up Mekong (A)realistic in Viet Nam is an example of how cross-sector (B)collaboration helps provide (C)solutions and actionable (D)champagne to climate change.' Identify correct word sequence and the word needing replacement.

  1. BADC; A- virtual
  2. CDBA; B- condolence
  3. DBAC; D- campaign
  4. DCBA; B- corroboration

Answer: DBAC; D- campaign

The correct sentence: 'The Clean Up Mekong initiative in Viet Nam is an example of how cross-sector collaboration helps provide solutions and actionable responses to climate change.' Word D='champagne' is wrong; correct word = 'campaign'. Sequence: D→B→A→C = DBAC.

Q18. Rearrange: (A) wind power is vital for a / (B) sustainable energy future, / (C) transitioning to solar and / (D) reducing environmental impact

  1. DCAB
  2. CABD
  3. ACDB
  4. BDCA

Answer: CABD

C+A+B+D = 'Transitioning to solar and wind power is vital for a sustainable energy future, reducing environmental impact.' Order: CABD.

Q19. Rearrange: (P) the invention of the steam engine / (Q) played a major role in / (R) the Industrial Revolution / (S) in the 18th century

  1. PRQS
  2. SQPR
  3. SPQR
  4. PSRQ

Answer: SPQR

Correct sentence: 'In the 18th century, the invention of the steam engine played a major role in the Industrial Revolution.' Order: S→P→Q→R = SPQR.

Q20. Rearrange: (A) catalyst that reshapes mindsets, / (B) dismantles inequality, and / (C) employment, but a powerful / (D) drives lasting social transformation / (E) education is not merely a means to

  1. BDAEC
  2. EDABC
  3. ECABD
  4. ADEBC

Answer: ECABD

Sentence: 'Education(E) is not merely a means to employment(C), but a powerful catalyst(A) that reshapes mindsets, dismantles inequality(B), and drives lasting social transformation(D).' Order: ECABD.

Q21. Rearrange: A: traditional treatments cause side effects B: consequently, organizations increased funding C: therefore, scientists focus on precision medicine D: cancer research has seen remarkable advancements E: however, high cost raises accessibility concerns Which is the 3rd sentence?

  1. C
  2. B
  3. A
  4. D

Answer: C

Logical flow: D(cancer research advancements) → A(although traditional treatments cause side effects) → C(therefore precision medicine focus) → E(however high cost is concerning) → B(consequently organizations increase funding). 3rd sentence = C.

Q22. Rearrange: (A)on the health security front / (B)there is the Ayushman Bharat Scheme / (C)over a million beneficiaries / (D)of the central government with

  1. BDAC
  2. ACBD
  3. ABDC
  4. DABC

Answer: ABDC

Sentence: 'On the health security front(A), there is the Ayushman Bharat Scheme(B) of the central government with(D) over a million beneficiaries(C).' Order: ABDC.

Q23. (A) languages and two domain (B) flexibility and choice (C) the new policy will allow students who (D) subjects enhancing academic (E) sign up for BA courses to select two. Correct sequence?

  1. CEADB
  2. CADBE
  3. AEDBC
  4. EACBD

Answer: CEADB

CEADB: 'the new policy will allow students who [C] sign up for BA courses to select two [E] languages and two domain [A] subjects enhancing academic [D] flexibility and choice [B].' — grammatically coherent.

Q24. Six sentences A-F about technology. Which should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

  1. A
  2. F
  3. E
  4. B

Answer: E

E introduces the topic ('Technology has transformed...'). C follows (internet/smartphones). D (AI/automation). B (benefits). F (concerns). A (conclusion). E must be first.

Q25. Parts given with a blank. Identify correct arrangement and suitable word: 'They _____ at the Congress has been attacking the government...' (passage about fuel price protests).

  1. No arrangement required, subsisted
  2. CDBA, stabilized
  3. ACDA, limited
  4. BDCA, Existed

Answer: No arrangement required, subsisted

The sentence is already in the correct sequence ('No arrangement required'). The blank requires 'subsisted' — meaning continued/existed despite hardship — fitting the context of the passage about fuel price protests.

Q26. Rearrange: (A) and orientation programmes (B) in training, and conducting workshops (C) universities and professors and providing assistance (D) we are actively engaging with regulatory bodies.

  1. DCBA
  2. ADCB
  3. BDCA
  4. BCAD

Answer: DCBA

DCBA: D(we are actively engaging with regulatory bodies) + C(universities and professors and providing assistance) + B(in training, and conducting workshops) + A(and orientation programmes) = grammatically coherent sentence.

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