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Arrange the following parts of a sentence in the correct order and mark the correct option.

A. done to pacify the

B. wouldn't damage

C. spirits so that they

D. the crops or cause anyone grief

E. these sacrifices were

This question was previously asked in
RBI Assistant Prelims Memory Based Paper (27 March 2022) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

EACBD

Sentence Ordering Explained

This exercise requires arranging given jumbled parts of a sentence into the correct sequence to form a meaningful and grammatically sound statement. It tests understanding of sentence structure and logical flow.

Analyzing Sentence Parts

Let's examine each fragment to understand its role:

  • Part E: "these sacrifices were" - This phrase appears to introduce the subject ('these sacrifices') and the past tense verb ('were'), setting up the beginning of the sentence.
  • Part A: "done to pacify the" - This segment logically follows Part E, describing the action ('done') and its purpose ('to pacify'). It requires an object after 'the'.
  • Part C: "spirits so that they" - This part provides the object of pacification ('spirits') and introduces a clause explaining the consequence or purpose ('so that they').
  • Part B: "wouldn't damage" - This begins the consequential clause, indicating what the spirits were appeased to prevent. It needs an object to complete the meaning.
  • Part D: "the crops or cause anyone grief" - This segment concludes the consequential clause by specifying the things that were not to be damaged or caused.

Constructing the Correct Sentence Order

The process involves connecting these parts based on grammatical rules and logical progression:

  1. Begin with the subject and verb: E ("these sacrifices were").
  2. Add the action and the initial part of the purpose: A ("done to pacify the").
  3. Specify the recipient of the action and introduce the result clause: C ("spirits so that they").
  4. State the negative consequence: B ("wouldn't damage").
  5. Complete the description of the consequence: D ("the crops or cause anyone grief").

Therefore, the correct sequence is EACBD.

The Complete Sentence

Putting the parts together in the determined order results in the following grammatically correct and meaningful sentence:

"these sacrifices were done to pacify the spirits so that they wouldn't damage the crops or cause anyone grief."

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