IBPS PO Reasoning: Sentence Rearrangement questions with solutions

Q1. Rearrange to form a meaningful paragraph: (a) However, when seniors and children come together, we see enhanced quality of life for both. (b) The main drawback: both aged groups face hardship understanding each other's mindset. (c) In the contemporary world, widening generational gap between parents and offspring has become common. (d) While this can bring disadvantages, they are outweighed by advantages. (e) Due to age-related lifestyle differences, parents may find it difficult to penetrate children's lives. Which should be the LAST sentence?

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

Answer: A

Logical flow: c (intro: generational gap) → e (specific difficulty) → b (broader hardship) → d (advantages outweigh disadvantages) → a (positive outcome when they connect). Sentence A is the positive conclusion.

Q2. Rearrange: (A)Able-bodied men discussed climbing mountain. (B)They kidnapped a baby. (C)Mountain tribe invaded valley. (D)'We couldn't climb—how could you?' 'It wasn't your baby!' (E)Two tribes in Andes—valley and mountain. (F)Two days later mother descends mountain. What is the SECOND sentence?

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

Answer: C

Logical flow: E(two tribes established) → C(mountain tribe invaded valley) → B(kidnapped baby) → A(men discuss how to climb) → F(mother descends after 2 days) → D(dialogue about how she managed). 2nd sentence = C.