Direction: The following item in this section consists of a sentence, chunks of which have been jumbled up. These chunks have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (1), (2), (3) and (4) indicating the rearrangement of the chunks. You are required to select the most appropriate option. India has become (P) / with time (Q) / accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water (R) / the world's largest extractor of groundwater (S)
Understanding Jumbled Sentences and Rearrangement
This question asks us to rearrange chunks of a sentence, labelled P, Q, R, and S, into the correct order to form a meaningful and grammatically sound sentence. This is a common type of question that tests your understanding of sentence structure and flow.
Analyzing the Sentence Chunks
Let's look at the given chunks:
- (P) India has become
- (Q) with time
- (R) accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water
- (S) the world's largest extractor of groundwater
We need to find an order that connects these parts logically and grammatically.
Evaluating Possible Arrangements (Options)
Let's consider the given options and see which one forms a coherent sentence:
- Option 1: PQRS
India has become / with time / accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water / the world's largest extractor of groundwater
This order doesn't flow well. "India has become with time" sounds awkward, and the placement of the other phrases is also incorrect. - Option 2: PRSQ
India has become / accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water / the world's largest extractor of groundwater / with time
This is also grammatically incorrect. The phrase "accounting for..." typically modifies the subject or object it follows, and "with time" is misplaced at the end after describing the title "world's largest extractor". - Option 3: QPSR
With time / India has become / the world's largest extractor of groundwater / accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water
Let's break this down:- (Q) "With time" - This phrase sets the context, indicating a change or development over a period. It can function as an introductory adverbial phrase.
- (P) "India has become" - This introduces the subject (India) and the verb indicating a state of having become something.
- (S) "the world's largest extractor of groundwater" - This is the complement describing what India has become. This directly follows the verb "has become".
- (R) "accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water" - This is a participial phrase that modifies the preceding statement (India being the largest extractor). It explains *how* or *why* India is the largest extractor in terms of quantity.
- Option 4: QRPS
With time / accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water / India has become / the world's largest extractor of groundwater
Starting with "With time accounting for..." doesn't make sense. The phrase "accounting for..." needs something to modify, which is missing here.
Identifying the Correct Sequence
Based on the analysis, the sequence QPSR forms the only grammatically correct and logical sentence among the given options.
The correct sentence is: With time, India has become the world's largest extractor of groundwater, accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water.
Revision Table: Key Sentence Rearrangement Concepts
| Concept | Explanation | How it applies here |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying the Subject and Verb | Find the main subject and verb of the sentence, usually forming the core statement. | "India has become" (P) is the core. |
| Recognizing Introductory Phrases | Phrases like "With time," "In the beginning," etc., often start a sentence. | "With time" (Q) fits well at the beginning. |
| Connecting Phrases | Look for how phrases modify or relate to other parts of the sentence. Participial phrases (starting with -ing or -ed verbs) often describe the preceding noun or clause. | "accounting for..." (R) describes the extent of India being the "largest extractor" (S). This suggests S should come before R. |
| Logical Flow | Ensure the sentence makes sense in terms of information order. | Stating what India has become (S) before explaining its extent (R) is logical. Setting the context ("With time," Q) at the beginning is also logical. |
Additional Information: Types of Sentence Structure
Understanding basic sentence structures can help in rearranging jumbled parts. A simple sentence has a subject and a verb. Complex sentences can include dependent clauses, participial phrases, and prepositional phrases that add detail or context. In this question, we see an introductory adverbial phrase (Q), a subject-verb-complement structure (P+S), and a participial phrase (R) modifying the main clause (P+S).
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