Para Jumbles & Fillers

What you'll learn

A from-scratch guide to two easy-scoring English topics in IBPS and SBI PO/Clerk exams. Learn how connectors and pronouns reveal the correct sentence order, how to solve single and double fillers, and the elimination shortcuts that save precious prelims seconds.

This chapter has

Para Jumbles & Fillers — solved practice questions

8 Banking English Language questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1medium

   Rearrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: However, with proper planning these challenges can be overcome. Q: Starting a small business is a dream for many people. R: It involves numerous challenges, from arranging capital to finding customers. S: Therefore, aspiring entrepreneurs should prepare a detailed plan before they begin.

   • AQRPS
   • BQPRS
   • CRQPS
   • DSQRP
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (A) QRPS

   Q introduces the topic, R states the challenges, P offers the contrast, and S draws the conclusion, giving QRPS.

2. Q2medium

   Rearrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Q: Trees are essential for life on Earth. R: For this reason, planting trees is one of the best ways to combat climate change. S: In addition, they provide a habitat for countless species.

   • AQPRS
   • BQPSR
   • CPQSR
   • DQSPR
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (B) QPSR

   Q states the main idea, P and S add supporting benefits ('In addition'), and R concludes ('For this reason'), giving QPSR.

3. Q3easy

   Which sentence should be the FIRST in a coherent paragraph? A: This makes them a safe option for risk-averse investors. B: Fixed deposits are a popular savings instrument in India. C: They offer a guaranteed rate of interest over a fixed period. D: Moreover, they are not affected by market fluctuations.

   • AA
   • BB
   • CC
   • DD
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (B) B

   Sentence B introduces the subject (fixed deposits) while A, C and D all refer back to it with pronouns, so B must come first.

4. Q4medium

   Which sentence should be the LAST in a coherent paragraph? Q: Traffic congestion in the city has been increasing every year. R: To address this, the government introduced a new metro rail service. S: The metro is faster, cheaper, and more comfortable than road transport. P: As a result, many commuters have switched to using the metro.

   • AQ
   • BR
   • CS
   • DP
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (D) P

   The logical order is Q, R, S, P; P begins with 'As a result' and states the outcome, so it is the last sentence.

5. Q5easy

   Fill in the blank: The company decided to ______ its operations to three new cities this year.

   • Aexpand
   • Bexpend
   • Cexpense
   • Dexpind
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (A) expand

   'Expand' means to make larger in scope, which fits extending operations; the other options are unrelated or non-words.

6. Q6medium

   Fill in the two blanks: The new welfare scheme was ______ received by the public, and the government therefore ______ its budget for the next year.

   • Awarmly / increased
   • Bcoldly / increased
   • Cwarmly / reduced
   • Dpoorly / increased
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (A) warmly / increased

   A well-liked scheme is 'warmly' received, and the cause-effect word 'therefore' means a positive public response leads the government to have 'increased' its budget. The other pairs are illogical after 'therefore' — a coldly or poorly received scheme would not lead to an increased budget, and a warmly received one would not lead to a reduced one.

7. Q7easy

   Fill in the blank: Regular exercise can significantly ______ the risk of heart disease.

   • Aincrease
   • Bcreate
   • Creduce
   • Dignore
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (C) reduce

   Exercise is beneficial, so it would 'reduce' the risk of disease; the other options contradict this well-known fact.

8. Q8medium

   Fill in the two blanks: Although he was ______, he managed to finish the marathon through sheer ______.

   • Aexhausted / determination
   • Benergetic / laziness
   • Cexhausted / weakness
   • Dfresh / fatigue
   Show answer & solution

   Correct answer: (A) exhausted / determination

   The contrast word 'although' needs 'exhausted', while finishing despite it requires 'determination'.

Want the full set? Practise all 15 Para Jumbles & Fillers questions →