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Fill in the Blanks & Para Jumbles aptitude questions

The word that fits, and the order that reads.

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Both halves of this topic reward reading for the logic before reading the options.

Fill in the blanks

Name the relation between the two halves, then choose from its family of words:

  • Contrast: however, nevertheless, yet, although, despite, but.
  • Cause and result: therefore, consequently, hence, thus, because, so … that.
  • Addition: moreover, furthermore, besides, in addition.
  • Example: for instance, for example, notably.
  • Sequence: subsequently, thereafter, later.

Result words are interchangeable in meaning; contrast words are not. Next decide whether the blank needs a positive or a negative word: 'despite' and 'although' set up a surprise, 'because' demands agreement, and a colon or a 'that' clause explains the blank. For two blanks, test the pairs, starting with the easier blank; one wrong half eliminates an option.

Para jumbles

  • The opening sentence names its subject and refers back to nothing: no pronoun (it, they), no 'the' for something unmentioned, no connector (but, however).
  • Link each pronoun to the noun it stands for, and follow time markers such as first, soon, by then and today.
  • A general statement comes before its example, and a cause before its consequence.
  • Use the options: fix the opener, strike out the options that start elsewhere, then check one link.

Questions28

1

A word signalling contrast

Fill in the blank: The proposal seemed attractive at first; ______, a closer reading revealed several risks.

connectors

45s

Easy2

Two blanks at once

Fill in the blanks: Although the report was ___, its conclusions were widely ___ by experts.

double blank

60s

Medium3

Arrange the sentences

Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. It was invented in the nineteenth century. Q. The bicycle is one of the most efficient machines ever built.

para jumble

75s

Medium4

A word signalling cause

Fill in the blank: The road was flooded; ______, the match was postponed.

connectors

30s

Easy5

A connector showing contrast

Fill in the blank: The team trained hard all season; ______, they failed to reach the final.

connectors

45s

Easy6

A connector showing result

Fill in the blank: The bridge was unsafe; ______, it was closed to traffic.

connectors

45s

Easy7

A connector showing addition

Fill in the blank: The scheme is expensive; ______, it will take years to complete.

connectors

45s

Easy8

A single word

Fill in the blank: Despite the ______ evidence against him, the jury acquitted the defendant.

single blank

60s

Medium9

Two blanks

Fill in the blanks: Although the novel was ___, critics found its ending strangely ___.

double blank

60s

Medium10

Filling a causal blank

Fill in the blank: Her argument was so ______ that even her opponents were persuaded.

single blank

60s

Medium11

A negative blank

Fill in the blank: The manager's ______ manner discouraged the staff from raising concerns.

single blank

60s

Medium12

Arranging four sentences

Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. They were used first for carrying messages. Q. Pigeons have served humans for thousands of years. R.

para jumble

75s

Medium13

Arranging a paragraph

Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. It soon spread along trade routes to the west. Q. Tea was first drunk in China thousands of years ago. R.

para jumble

75s

Medium14

The word that fits

Fill in the blank: The witness gave a ______ account, omitting nothing of importance.

single blank

45s

Medium15

A causal pair

Fill in the blanks: Because the instructions were ___, the assembly proved ___ than expected.

double blank

60s

Medium16

Introducing an example

Fill in the blank: Several cities have banned older vehicles; ______, Delhi withdrew diesel cars over ten years old.

connectors

45s

Easy17

A blank after 'despite'

Fill in the blank: Despite his ______ preparation, he performed poorly in the interview.

single blank

45s

Medium18

A blank after 'because'

Fill in the blank: The match was cancelled because the ground was ______ after the storm.

single blank

45s

Easy19

Describing a discovery

Fill in the blank: The discovery was ______: it overturned assumptions that had stood for a century.

single blank

45s

Medium20

Two blanks with a contrast

Fill in the blanks: The proposal was ___ in ambition but ___ in detail.

double blank

60s

Medium21

Two blanks that agree

Fill in the blanks: Since the instructions were ___, the team completed the task ___ than planned.

double blank

60s

Medium22

A connector marking time

Fill in the blank: The rules were reviewed in March; ______, they were formally adopted in June.

connectors

45s

Easy23

Ordering four sentences

Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. Within fifty years it had spread across Europe. Q.

para jumble

75s

Medium24

A blank after 'although'

Fill in the blank: Although the report was ______, the board accepted its recommendations without debate.

single blank

60s

Medium25

A result clause

Fill in the blank: The instructions were so ______ that even a beginner could follow them.

single blank

45s

Easy26

Pushing back on a point

Fill in the blank: The plan is expensive; ______, it is the only option that meets the deadline.

connectors

45s

Medium27

A contrasting pair

Fill in the blanks: The first half of the match was ___, but the second was surprisingly ___.

double blank

60s

Medium28

Ordering a short paragraph

Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. The idea was ridiculed at first. Q. Edward Jenner tested the first vaccine in 1796. R.

para jumble

75s

Medium

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The word that fits, and the order that reads.

Fill in the Blanks & Para Jumbles: the essentials

Both halves of this topic reward reading for the logic before reading the options.

Fill in the blanks

Name the relation between the two halves, then choose from its family of words:

  • Contrast: however, nevertheless, yet, although, despite, but.
  • Cause and result: therefore, consequently, hence, thus, because, so … that.
  • Addition: moreover, furthermore, besides, in addition.
  • Example: for instance, for example, notably.
  • Sequence: subsequently, thereafter, later.

Result words are interchangeable in meaning; contrast words are not. Next decide whether the blank needs a positive or a negative word: 'despite' and 'although' set up a surprise, 'because' demands agreement, and a colon or a 'that' clause explains the blank. For two blanks, test the pairs, starting with the easier blank; one wrong half eliminates an option.

Para jumbles

  • The opening sentence names its subject and refers back to nothing: no pronoun (it, they), no 'the' for something unmentioned, no connector (but, however).
  • Link each pronoun to the noun it stands for, and follow time markers such as first, soon, by then and today.
  • A general statement comes before its example, and a cause before its consequence.
  • Use the options: fix the opener, strike out the options that start elsewhere, then check one link.

Questions

  1. A word signalling contrast Easy
    Fill in the blank: The proposal seemed attractive at first; ______, a closer reading revealed several risks.
  2. Two blanks at once Medium
    Fill in the blanks: Although the report was ___, its conclusions were widely ___ by experts.
  3. Arrange the sentences Medium
    Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. It was invented in the nineteenth century. Q. The bicycle is one of the most efficient machines ever built.
  4. A word signalling cause Easy
    Fill in the blank: The road was flooded; ______, the match was postponed.
  5. A connector showing contrast Easy
    Fill in the blank: The team trained hard all season; ______, they failed to reach the final.
  6. A connector showing result Easy
    Fill in the blank: The bridge was unsafe; ______, it was closed to traffic.
  7. A connector showing addition Easy
    Fill in the blank: The scheme is expensive; ______, it will take years to complete.
  8. A single word Medium
    Fill in the blank: Despite the ______ evidence against him, the jury acquitted the defendant.
  9. Two blanks Medium
    Fill in the blanks: Although the novel was ___, critics found its ending strangely ___.
  10. Filling a causal blank Medium
    Fill in the blank: Her argument was so ______ that even her opponents were persuaded.
  11. A negative blank Medium
    Fill in the blank: The manager's ______ manner discouraged the staff from raising concerns.
  12. Arranging four sentences Medium
    Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. They were used first for carrying messages. Q. Pigeons have served humans for thousands of years. R.
  13. Arranging a paragraph Medium
    Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. It soon spread along trade routes to the west. Q. Tea was first drunk in China thousands of years ago. R.
  14. The word that fits Medium
    Fill in the blank: The witness gave a ______ account, omitting nothing of importance.
  15. A causal pair Medium
    Fill in the blanks: Because the instructions were ___, the assembly proved ___ than expected.
  16. Introducing an example Easy
    Fill in the blank: Several cities have banned older vehicles; ______, Delhi withdrew diesel cars over ten years old.
  17. A blank after 'despite' Medium
    Fill in the blank: Despite his ______ preparation, he performed poorly in the interview.
  18. A blank after 'because' Easy
    Fill in the blank: The match was cancelled because the ground was ______ after the storm.
  19. Describing a discovery Medium
    Fill in the blank: The discovery was ______: it overturned assumptions that had stood for a century.
  20. Two blanks with a contrast Medium
    Fill in the blanks: The proposal was ___ in ambition but ___ in detail.
  21. Two blanks that agree Medium
    Fill in the blanks: Since the instructions were ___, the team completed the task ___ than planned.
  22. A connector marking time Easy
    Fill in the blank: The rules were reviewed in March; ______, they were formally adopted in June.
  23. Ordering four sentences Medium
    Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. Within fifty years it had spread across Europe. Q.
  24. A blank after 'although' Medium
    Fill in the blank: Although the report was ______, the board accepted its recommendations without debate.
  25. A result clause Easy
    Fill in the blank: The instructions were so ______ that even a beginner could follow them.
  26. Pushing back on a point Medium
    Fill in the blank: The plan is expensive; ______, it is the only option that meets the deadline.
  27. A contrasting pair Medium
    Fill in the blanks: The first half of the match was ___, but the second was surprisingly ___.
  28. Ordering a short paragraph Medium
    Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph: P. The idea was ridiculed at first. Q. Edward Jenner tested the first vaccine in 1796. R.

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