Para Jumble Questions for SBI Clerk Exam

SBI Clerk exam is one of the most sought-after banking exams in India, which offers a prestigious opportunity to work in the country’s largest public sector bank. To clear the SBI Clerk exam, it is very important for the candidate to have a strong grip in all the subjects, out of which English plays an important role. Among the various components of English, Para jumble Questions for SBI Clerk Exam holds an important place, which tests the candidate’s ability to logically arrange sentences to form a coherent paragraph. It not only assesses their understanding of sentence structure and flow, but also enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Para Jumble Questions for SBI Clerk Exam

In the SBI Clerk 2024 examination, a total of 5 questions are asked from the para jumble section. Some of these questions are related to vocabulary, while others are straightforward and direct. To help candidates tackle all types of questions effectively, we have prepared a comprehensive series that covers a wide range of para jumble problems. The types of questions included in this series are designed to ensure thorough practice and a better understanding of the topic.

Directions (1-5): Five sentences are given which are not arranged in coherent manner. Rearrange them to answer the following questions.

(A) Foods like veggies, fruits, grains, dairy, and nuts are high in nutrients and more likely to keep you satisfied longer than processed, packaged foods.
(B) When we eat, the body turns food into energy that’s used for regular bodily functions and physical activity.
(C) Processed foods are high in sugar and fat and low in fibre, which make them easy to overeat.
(D) The energy collected that isn’t used gets stored for the future as fat.
(E) If you regularly take in significantly more energy than the body can use each day, you may be at risk for developing obesity.

Q1. Which of the following statements should be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q2. Which of the following statements should be the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q3. Which of the following statements should be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q4. Which of the following statements should be the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q5. Which of the following statements should be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Directions (6-10): In the question five sentences are given. Rearrange these sentences in a meaningful order to answer the following questions.
(A) Moreover, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a blood pressure that is consistently higher than what is considered normal.
(B) Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, while diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests.
(C) This means blood pushing against the walls of arteries in the body creates pressure, which generally varies throughout the day.
(D) High blood pressure is a common condition in the world that increases the risk of stroke and heart disease.
(E) There are 2 types of blood pressure measures: systolic and diastolic.

Q6. Which of the following statements should be the third statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q7. Which of the following statements should be the last statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q8. Which of the following statements should be the fourth statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q9. Which of the following statements should be the second statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q10. Which of the following statements should be the first statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Directions (11-15): In the given question five sentences are given which are not arranged in coherent manner. Rearrange these sentences to answer the following questions.

(A) Eventually, your new habit becomes a normal routine and the process is more or less mindless and automatic.
(B) When you begin practicing a new habit it requires a lot of conscious effort to remember to do it.
(C) Automaticity is the ability to perform a behaviour without thinking about each step, which allows the pattern to become automatic and habitual.
(D) Researchers have a fancy term for this process called “automaticity.”
(E) After a while, however, the pattern of behaviour becomes easier.

Q11. Which of the following statements should be the third statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q12. Which of the following statements should be the fourth statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q13. Which of the following statements should be the first statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q14. Which of the following statements should be the last statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Q15. Which of the following statements should be the second statement after rearrangement?
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)D
(e)E

Directions (16-20): In the given question five sentences are given which are not arranged in coherent manner. Rearrange these sentences to answer the following questions.

(A) Intrigued, she whispered a forgotten incantation, unlocking a portal to a vibrant world.
(B) In the serene village of Meadowbrook, a forgotten library held magical tales.
(C) Enchanted flowers danced in the moonlit garden, and mythical creatures shared tales of forgotten realms.
(D) Word spread, drawing curious villagers. Together, they revelled in the magic of the hidden garden, fostering a newfound sense of community.
(E) Lily, an inquisitive girl, stumbled upon an ancient book revealing a secret garden hidden within the pages.

Q16. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q17. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q18. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q19. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Q20. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E

Solutions

S1. Ans. (e)
Sol. By going through the given sentences we can get that the paragraph is about how fat stored in body. In response to this, sentence B appropriately conveys the theme, thus should be the first statement of the rearrangement. The second would be Statement D as it is in continuation with sentence B. Statement E says the reason behind the fact mentioned in its previous statement. Statement A and C are the following statement and need to be arranged in the same order because they give examples of foods with high nutrients and foods with high fat. Note: Statement C must come after statement A as ‘process foods’ are first mentioned in A. Hence, the rearrangement should be BDEAC.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. By going through the given sentences we can get that the paragraph is about how fat stored in body. In response to this, sentence B appropriately conveys the theme, thus should be the first statement of the rearrangement. The second would be Statement D as it is in continuation with sentence B. Statement E says the reason behind the fact mentioned in its previous statement. Statement A and C are the following statement and need to be arranged in the same order because they give examples of foods with high nutrients and foods with high fat. Note: Statement C must come after statement A as ‘process foods’ are first mentioned in A. Hence, the rearrangement should be BDEAC

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. By going through the given sentences we can get that the paragraph is about how fat stored in body. In response to this, sentence B appropriately conveys the theme, thus should be the first statement of the rearrangement. The second would be Statement D as it is in continuation with sentence B. Statement E says the reason behind the fact mentioned in its previous statement. Statement A and C are the following statement and need to be arranged in the same order because they give examples of foods with high nutrients and foods with high fat. Note: Statement C must come after statement A as ‘process foods’ are first mentioned in A. Hence, the rearrangement should be BDEAC

S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. By going through the given sentences we can get that the paragraph is about how fat stored in body. In response to this, sentence B appropriately conveys the theme, thus should be the first statement of the rearrangement. The second would be Statement D as it is in continuation with sentence B. Statement E says the reason behind the fact mentioned in its previous statement. Statement A and C are the following statement and need to be arranged in the same order because they give examples of foods with high nutrients and foods with high fat. Note: Statement C must come after statement A as ‘process foods’ are first mentioned in A. Hence, the rearrangement should be BDEAC

S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. By going through the given sentences we can get that the paragraph is about how fat stored in body. In response to this, sentence B appropriately conveys the theme, thus should be the first statement of the rearrangement. The second would be Statement D as it is in continuation with sentence B. Statement E says the reason behind the fact mentioned in its previous statement. Statement A and C are the following statement and need to be arranged in the same order because they give examples of foods with high nutrients and foods with high fat. Note: Statement C must come after statement A as ‘process foods’ are first mentioned in A. Hence, the rearrangement should be BDEAC.

S6. Ans. (a)
Sol.
By going through the given sentences, we can get that the passage is about high blood pressure. Sentence (D) is the clear initiator of the passage with the introduction of the theme. Blood pressure is defined in sentence (C) and should be the second as sentences after this are based on blood pressure. The next sentence should be sentence (A) which actually provides the definition of high blood pressure. The types are defined in sentence (E) and explained in sentence (B) thus, should be the next sentences in the given rearrangement respectively. Thus, the given rearrangement should be, DCAEB.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol.
By going through the given sentences, we can get that the passage is about high blood pressure. Sentence (D) is the clear initiator of the passage with the introduction of the theme. Blood pressure is defined in sentence (C) and should be the second as sentences after this are based on blood pressure. The next sentence should be sentence (A) which actually provides the definition of high blood pressure. The types are defined in sentence (E) and explained in sentence (B). thus should be the next sentences in the given rearrangement respectively. Thus, the given rearrangement should be, DCAEB.

S8. Ans. (e)
Sol.
By going through the given sentences, we can get that the passage is about high blood pressure. Sentence (D) is the clear initiator of the passage with the introduction of the theme. Blood pressure is defined in sentence (C) and should be the second as sentences after this are based on blood pressure. The next sentence should be sentence (A) which actually provides the definition of high blood pressure. The types are defined in sentence (E) and explained in sentence (B). thus should be the next sentences in the given rearrangement respectively. Thus, the given rearrangement should be, DCAEB

S9. Ans. (c)
Sol.
By going through the given sentences, we can get that the passage is about high blood pressure. Sentence (D) is the clear initiator of the passage with the introduction of the theme. Blood pressure is defined in sentence (C) and should be the second as sentences after this are based on blood pressure. The next sentence should be sentence (A) which actually provides the definition of high blood pressure. The types are defined in sentence (E) and explained in sentence (B). thus should be the next sentences in the given rearrangement respectively. Thus, the given rearrangement should be, DCAEB.

S10. Ans. (d)
Sol.
By going through the given sentences, we can get that the passage is about high blood pressure. Sentence (D) is the clear initiator of the passage with the introduction of the theme. Blood pressure is defined in sentence (C) and should be the second as sentences after this are based on blood pressure. The next sentence should be sentence (A) which actually provides the definition of high blood pressure. The types are defined in sentence (E) and explained in sentence (B). thus should be the next sentences in the given rearrangement respectively. Thus, the given rearrangement should be, DCAEB.

S11. Ans. (a)
Sol. By going through the given sentences, we can get that the paragraph is about ‘automaticity’. Sentence (B) is the clear initiator of the given passage as it best introduces the theme and also the only independent statement here. The next should be (E) as it is in continuation with (B), also, statement (A) is in continuation with (E), hence, the third sentence of this rearrangement. Statement (D) and (C) are should be next in line as they provide the actual meaning of the word ‘automaticity’ and should be arranged in the same order. Thus, the rearrangement order is BEADC.

S12. Ans. (d)
Sol. By going through the given sentences, we can get that the paragraph is about ‘automaticity’. Sentence (B) is the clear initiator of the given passage as it best introduces the theme and also the only independent statement here. The next should be (E) as it is in continuation with (B), also, statement (A) is in continuation with (E), hence, the third sentence of this rearrangement. Statement (D) and (C) are should be next in line as they provide the actual meaning of the word ‘automaticity’ and should be arranged in the same order. Thus, the rearrangement order is BEADC.

S13. Ans. (b)
Sol. By going through the given sentences, we can get that the paragraph is about ‘automaticity’. Sentence (B) is the clear initiator of the given passage as it best introduces the theme and also the only independent statement here. The next should be (E) as it is in continuation with (B), also, statement (A) is in continuation with (E), hence, the third sentence of this rearrangement. Statement (D) and (C) are should be next in line as they provide the actual meaning of the word ‘automaticity’ and should be arranged in the same order. Thus, the rearrangement order is BEADC.

S14. Ans. (c)
Sol. By going through the given sentences, we can get that the paragraph is about ‘automaticity’. Sentence (B) is the clear initiator of the given passage as it best introduces the theme and also the only independent statement here. The next should be (E) as it is in continuation with (B), also, statement (A) is in continuation with (E), hence, the third sentence of this rearrangement. Statement (D) and (C) are should be next in line as they provide the actual meaning of the word ‘automaticity’ and should be arranged in the same order. Thus, the rearrangement order is BEADC.

S15. Ans. (e)
Sol. By going through the given sentences, we can get that the paragraph is about ‘automaticity’. Sentence (B) is the clear initiator of the given passage as it best introduces the theme and also the only independent statement here. The next should be (E) as it is in continuation with (B), also, statement (A) is in continuation with (E), hence, the third sentence of this rearrangement. Statement (D) and (C) are should be next in line as they provide the actual meaning of the word ‘automaticity’ and should be arranged in the same order. Thus, the rearrangement order is BEADC.

S16. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence (B) starts with the introduction of the setting in the serene village of Meadowbrook and the mention of a forgotten library holding magical tales. The sentence (E) introduces the main character, Lily, describing her as an inquisitive girl who discovers an ancient book revealing a secret garden hidden within its pages. The sentence (A) states about the Lily’s curiosity that led her to whisper a forgotten incantation, unlocking a portal to a vibrant world. Followed by the sentence (C) where the narrative continues with enchanted flowers dancing in the moonlit garden, and mythical creatures sharing tales of forgotten realms. The sentence (D) talks about the word spread about the magical garden, drawing curious villagers, and they come together to revel in the magic, fostering a newfound sense of community.
The rearranged sequence “BEACD” creates a logical progression in which each sentence builds upon the previous one, forming a cohesive short story.

S17. Ans. (b)
Sol. The sentence (B) starts with the introduction of the setting in the serene village of Meadowbrook and the mention of a forgotten library holding magical tales. The sentence (E) introduces the main character, Lily, describing her as an inquisitive girl who discovers an ancient book revealing a secret garden hidden within its pages. The sentence (A) states about the Lily’s curiosity that led her to whisper a forgotten incantation, unlocking a portal to a vibrant world. Followed by the sentence (C) where the narrative continues with enchanted flowers dancing in the moonlit garden, and mythical creatures sharing tales of forgotten realms. The sentence (D) talks about the word spread about the magical garden, drawing curious villagers, and they come together to revel in the magic, fostering a newfound sense of community.
The rearranged sequence “BEACD” creates a logical progression in which each sentence builds upon the previous one, forming a cohesive short story.

S18. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence (B) starts with the introduction of the setting in the serene village of Meadowbrook and the mention of a forgotten library holding magical tales. The sentence (E) introduces the main character, Lily, describing her as an inquisitive girl who discovers an ancient book revealing a secret garden hidden within its pages. The sentence (A) states about the Lily’s curiosity that led her to whisper a forgotten incantation, unlocking a portal to a vibrant world. Followed by the sentence (C) where the narrative continues with enchanted flowers dancing in the moonlit garden, and mythical creatures sharing tales of forgotten realms. The sentence (D) talks about the word spread about the magical garden, drawing curious villagers, and they come together to revel in the magic, fostering a newfound sense of community.
The rearranged sequence “BEACD” creates a logical progression in which each sentence builds upon the previous one, forming a cohesive short story.

S19. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence (B) starts with the introduction of the setting in the serene village of Meadowbrook and the mention of a forgotten library holding magical tales. The sentence (E) introduces the main character, Lily, describing her as an inquisitive girl who discovers an ancient book revealing a secret garden hidden within its pages. The sentence (A) states about the Lily’s curiosity that led her to whisper a forgotten incantation, unlocking a portal to a vibrant world. Followed by the sentence (C) where the narrative continues with enchanted flowers dancing in the moonlit garden, and mythical creatures sharing tales of forgotten realms. The sentence (D) talks about the word spread about the magical garden, drawing curious villagers, and they come together to revel in the magic, fostering a newfound sense of community.
The rearranged sequence “BEACD” creates a logical progression in which each sentence builds upon the previous one, forming a cohesive short story.

S20. Ans. (c)
Sol. The sentence (B) starts with the introduction of the setting in the serene village of Meadowbrook and the mention of a forgotten library holding magical tales. The sentence (E) introduces the main character, Lily, describing her as an inquisitive girl who discovers an ancient book revealing a secret garden hidden within its pages. The sentence (A) states about the Lily’s curiosity that led her to whisper a forgotten incantation, unlocking a portal to a vibrant world. Followed by the sentence (C) where the narrative continues with enchanted flowers dancing in the moonlit garden, and mythical creatures sharing tales of forgotten realms. The sentence (D) talks about the word spread about the magical garden, drawing curious villagers, and they come together to revel in the magic, fostering a newfound sense of community.

The rearranged sequence “BEACD” creates a logical progression in which each sentence builds upon the previous one, forming a cohesive short story.