English question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph:
I. He worked hard to achieve his goals.
II. Success did not come easily to him.
III. Eventually, his efforts paid off.
IV. From a young age, he was determined to succeed.
Choose the correct order:
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
IV → II → I → III
When rearranging sentences to form a coherent paragraph, you should look for a logical progression: Introduction/Origin → Conflict/Challenge → Action/Effort → Result.
Logical Sequence Breakdown
IV. From a young age, he was determined to succeed.
Reason: This serves as the Introduction. It sets the scene by establishing the subject's character and motivation right from the beginning.
II. Success did not come easily to him.
Reason: This introduces the Conflict. Before we hear about the work he did, we need to understand the difficulty of the situation. It creates a "problem" that needs a "solution."
I. He worked hard to achieve his goals.
Reason: This is the Action. It describes the specific steps taken to overcome the difficulty mentioned in the previous sentence.
III. Eventually, his efforts paid off.
Reason: This is the Conclusion. The word "Eventually" is a transition marker that signifies a final outcome or resolution.
Why the others don't work:
Option A (IV → I → II → III): Moving directly from determination to hard work, and then mentioning it wasn't easy, feels repetitive and disrupts the flow of the "struggle" narrative.
Option C (II → IV → I → III): Starting with "Success did not come easily" is too abrupt; we haven't been introduced to who "he" is or what he wanted to achieve.
Option D (I → IV → II → III): This places the specific action of "working hard" before the background information of his "young age" determination, which feels chronologically backwards.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
