Direction: Rearrange the following five sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
A. The bear saved himself from the bees by jumping into a nearby pond.
B. This act by the little bee made the bear very angry and he was determined to destroy the nest of bees inside.
C. As he came closer to inspect, a single little bee flew out of the log to protect the swarm and stung him sharply on the nose
D. This only alerted the bees and quick as a wink, the entire swarm of bees flew out of the log and began to sting the bear from head to heel.
E. A bear came across a log where a swarm of bees had nested to make their honey
Which sentence should come in the THIRD place after rearrangement?
This questions was previously asked in
IBPS PO Prelims (15th Oct 2022 Shift 2)
Explanation:
- The proper order of sentences forms a narrative about a bear encountering bees.
- E. A bear discovers a log with a bee swarm inside - sets the scene.
- C. A bee stings the bear’s nose as he investigates - introduces conflict.
- B. The sting angers the bear and he decides to attack the bees - builds tension.
- D. The bear’s action alerts the bees and they swarm and sting him - climax of the event.
- A. The bear jumps into a pond to escape the bees - resolution.
Correct Answer: Option 2, B
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By: Parvesh Mehta