What are Para-Jumbles?

• 4–5 independent sentences presented in random order.
• Task: Rearrange to form a logical, coherent paragraph.

What are the four main types of Para-Jumbles?

• No fixed sentences – all sentences jumbled.
  

• Fixed opening – opening given, rest jumbled.
  

• Fixed closing – closing given, rest jumbled.

• Fixed both – both opening and closing given; reorder the middle.
  

What is the “General to Specific” flow?

• Opens with a broad statement, then moves to details/examples.

• Identify the general introduction first; then place specifics.

How to spot the opening sentence?

• Contains general/theme-setting information.
  

• Avoids pronouns and specific examples; often introduces the topic.

How to spot the closing sentence?

• Offers a summary or conclusion.
  

• Uses words like “thus,” “therefore,” or “in conclusion.”

What are mandatory pairs?

• Sentences that must stay together because of logical or grammatical links.
• Examples: a noun in one sentence and its pronoun reference in the next.

How to use transition words effectively?

• Look for connectors like addition (moreover), contrast (however), sequence (subsequently), conclusion (therefore).
• They signal shifts and help order sentences.

Which transition words commonly appear?

• Addition: also, furthermore
  

• Contrast: however, nevertheless
  

• Sequence: first, then, finally

• Conclusion: hence, thus

Why prioritise Non-MCQ (TITA) Para-Jumbles?

• No negative marking.
• Constructing answers from scratch deepens comprehension.

When should you use the “plug-in” tactic?

• As a last resort if cues are unclear.
• Insert your best-guess sequence into the options to check for a match.
• Use carefully in sections with negative marking.