Para Jumbles

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Opening Statement Identification

The opening sentence is usually independent. It introduces a topic, a person, or a concept without using dependent pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it', or transition words like 'however', 'therefore'.
Strategy: Look for a general statement that sets the stage.

Example:

Q: (A) He was a great leader. (B) Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869.

Solution: (B) is the opening statement because (A) uses 'He', which refers back to someone already mentioned.

Linkage Logic (The S-P-O Rule)

Connect sentences using Subject-Pronoun linkages. If Sentence A mentions 'The Company', and Sentence B mentions 'It', Sentence A must come before Sentence B.
Strategy: Follow the flow from Nouns to Pronouns.

Example:

Q: (A) The new policy was announced yesterday. (B) It aims to reduce corporate taxes.

Solution: A-B is the mandatory sequence because 'It' in B refers to 'The new policy' in A.

Mandatory Pairs (The Chronology Rule)

Look for Time Indicators (First, Then, Finally) or Logical Connectors (Because, although). Some sentences are 'glued' together and must follow a specific order.
Strategy: Find two sentences that must stay together and look for that pair in the options.

Example:

Q: (A) Finally, he reached the summit. (B) He started the trek at dawn.

Solution: B must come before A because 'Finally' signals a conclusion.

Conclusion Detection

The closing statement often summarizes the theme or provides a final result. Look for words like 'Thus', 'Hence', 'Therefore', 'Finally'.
Strategy: The last sentence should 'wrap up' the discussion started in the first sentence.

Example:

Q: (A) Therefore, health is the greatest wealth. (B) We must exercise daily.

Solution: (A) is likely the conclusion because it starts with 'Therefore'.