Sentence Arrangement

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Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

Although the forces of Ibrahim Lodhi (P) fought most valiantly (Q) they were defeated (R) by Babar's forces in the first battle of Panipat (S) which laid the foundation of Mughal Rule in India

  1. Q R S P

  2. R S Q P

  3. P Q R S

  4. R S P Q


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“Although they fought they were defeated in Panipat by mughal forces” .Thus PQRS. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

Sedimentary rocks (P) derived from the disintegration of existing rocks (Q) are composed largely of minute fragments (R) from the remains of animals (S) and in some instances

  1. P Q S R

  2. Q P S R

  3. Q R P S

  4. P R S Q


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 “Sedimentary rocks are composed of …….minute fragments of existing rock and in some instances also remains of animals.” Thus QPSR.

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) Hong Kong (Q) at the mouth of the Si Kiang river (R) a small country on the south-east coast of China (S) is a very important centre for trade

  1. P R Q S

  2. R P Q S

  3. R Q P S

  4. Q R P S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 “Hong Kong ... small country situated at …is very important .” Thus PRQS

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) it is mandatory (Q) in keeping the city clean (R) for every citizen (S) to help the city administration

  1. R P Q S

  2. Q P R S

  3. R P S Q

  4. Q P S R


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "For every citizen, it is mandatory to help the city administration in keeping the city clean". Thus RPSQ

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) have to realise (Q) employers (R) is no guarantee for successful job performance (S) that mere paper qualification

  1. Q P S R

  2. Q P R S

  3. S R Q P

  4. S R P Q


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Identify the subject “employers”. They  should realise that “paper qualification doesn’t guarantee job performance”. Thus QPSR 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) that we have a large number of people, (Q) in Mumbai is (R) but little space (S) our biggest problem

  1. Q S P R

  2. S Q P R

  3. S Q R P

  4. Q S R P


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 ”Problem in Mumbai – more people less space”. Thus SQPR 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) which runs between New Delhi and Bhopal (Q) Shatabdi Express (R) with a maximum speed of 140 km per hour (S) is the fastest train

  1. Q R P S

  2. P Q S R

  3. Q P S R

  4. R Q S P


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 We are talking about “Shatabhi Express which runs between … is the fastest train with speed of …..” Thus QPSR

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) In the city of Delhi (Q) who was so poor (R) there was a poor man (S) that his family had very little to eat most days

  1. P Q R S

  2. Q P R S

  3. R P Q S

  4. S P Q R


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Descriptive statement: “There was a poor man in Delhi who was so poor that his family had very little to eat “. Thus, the correct arrangement is RPQS.

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) Amit and Sharda were of marriageable age (Q) for permission to get married (R) hoping that they would agree (S) and decided to ask their parents

  1. P R S Q

  2. R P Q S

  3. Q P R S

  4. P S Q R


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Amit and Sharda decided to ask their parents thinking they would agree. Thus PSQR

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) who is lacking in effort and motivation (Q) for his timid approach (R) cautious and dull candidate (S) offers lame excuses

  1. R P S Q

  2. R S P Q

  3. R Q P S

  4. R P Q S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct sentence is:  (R) Cautious and dull candidate (P) who is lacking in (S) effort and motivation offers lame excuses (Q) for his timid approach. Hence, option (1) is correct.

 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) is a candidate (Q) and is slightly above average height (R) of fair complexion, athletic type build (S) Satyender Nath

  1. R P S Q

  2. S P R Q

  3. S Q P R

  4. S P Q R


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subject is “Satyender Nath”. Note we say “candidate of fair complexion“. Thus SPRQ.

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) at a faster rate (Q) India's need to grow and develop (R) is paramount (S) to meet the needs and aspirations of its people

  1. S Q P R

  2. Q P R S

  3. Q P S R

  4. P R Q S


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Subject” India” needs to grow at faster rate to meet the needs of the people. Thus QPSR

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) under Clinton's leadership for the past decade (Q) have been improving (R) conditions in Arkansas (S) slowly but measurably

  1. R S Q P

  2. S R Q P

  3. R Q P S

  4. P R Q S


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Under Clinton’s leadership, conditions are improving slowly. Thus PRQS

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) one ought to have, (Q) to be really happy and really safe (R) and they must all be real (S) at least two or three hobbies

  1. Q P S R

  2. P S Q R

  3. S P R Q

  4. S R Q P


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

”To be happy one must have hobbies”. Thus QPSR

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) that a shower of rain (Q) in the evening (R) was expected (S) the meteorological office reported

  1. S P R Q

  2. Q P R S

  3. P R Q S

  4. S R P Q


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meteorological office reported that a shower of rain was expected in the evening. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) that 80 per cent of mothers (Q) careful American studies have disclosed the fact (R) cradle their infants in their left arms (S) holding them against the left side of their bodies

  1. P R S Q

  2. Q P R S

  3. S P R Q

  4. R P S Q


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Careful studies disclose… 80%mothers cradle infant in left arms …. Thus QPRS

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) a word of (Q) none of the persons present (R) what the speaker said (S) remembered

  1. Q S P R

  2. R Q S P

  3. P R S Q

  4. R Q P S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

None of the persons present remembered a word of what the speaker said. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) confirms the long-held belief (Q) to the conduct of proxy war in the Indian-state (R) the presence of foreign nationals among the terrorist ranks in Kashmir valley, (S) that Pakistan has diverted a large number of guerillas from several Islamic countries

  1. S Q R P

  2. R P S Q

  3. S Q P R

  4. Q R P S


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct sentence is:  (R) The presence of foreign nationals among the terrorist ranks in Kashmir valley, (P) confirms the long-held belief (S) that Pakistan has diverted a large number of guerillas from several Islamic countries (Q) to the conduct of proxy war in the Indian-state. Hence, option 2 is correct.    

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) although his first few attempts (Q) ultimately he (R) were futile (S) succeeded

  1. P R Q S

  2. P S Q R

  3. Q R P S

  4. Q S R P


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“First attempts were futile (not productive or successful) but later he succeeded”. Thus PRQS 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) my brothers (Q) are preparing (R) who are studying in Agra (S) for their final examination

  1. P R Q S

  2. P Q S R

  3. P Q R S

  4. P S Q R


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My brothers, who are studying in Agra, are preparing for their final examination. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) many remedies have been suggested (Q) to avoid worry and strain by people (R) who, over prolonged periods (S) have to bear exceptional responsibilities and discharge duties upon a large scale

  1. P R S Q

  2. Q P S R

  3. P Q R S

  4. R S P Q


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Remedies are suggested for the cause which is in  QR . R has to follow Q as it bgins with 'who' which is used for 'people'...mentioned in Q. S has to follow R as it elaborates on R. Thus out of the given options.... PQRS.

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) the room (Q) when the examiner was present (R) suddenly sprang to life after his departure from the scene (S) which witnessed pin-drop silence

  1. Q P S R

  2. R P Q S

  3. R P S Q

  4. P S Q R


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct sentence is: (P) The room (S) which witnessed pin-drop silence (Q) when the examiner was present (R) suddenly sprang to life after his departure from the scene. Hence, option (4) is correct. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

The number of migratory birds (P) is only about (Q) coming to Indian inland lakes now (R) one-third of (S) what it was two decades back

  1. Q P R S

  2. P R S Q

  3. R S Q P

  4. Q R P S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct sentence: The number of migratory birds coming to Indian inland lakes now is only about one-third of what it was two decades back. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) to comply with (Q) he was forced (R) although he did not agree (S) the recommendation of the committee

  1. Q P R S

  2. R Q P S

  3. R P S Q

  4. Q P S R


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Although he did not agree, he was forced to comply with the recommendation of the committee.  Although…. (still) forced to comply. Thus, RQPS. 

Directions: In the following question, four parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts (which are labelled P, Q, R and S) to produce the correct sentence.

(P) have left (Q) the improved food-collecting techniques of modern agriculture (R) without a hunting role (S) the majority of the adult males in our societies

  1. S P R Q

  2. Q P S R

  3. S P Q R

  4. R S P Q


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Techniques of modern agriculture (Q)... left adult males with no hunting role (PSR). Thus, QPSR. 

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