Understanding Sentence Re-arrangement

This question asks us to take jumbled parts of a sentence and put them back in the correct order to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. We are given four parts, labelled P, Q, R, and S, and four possible sequences for these parts.

Analyzing the Sentence Parts

Let's look at the individual parts:

• P: the cry of general public,
• Q: agenda in any country,
• R: public policy making,
• S: is generally driven by

We need to find a sequence that connects these phrases logically to form a complete thought.

Testing the Correct Sequence: RQSP

Let's try arranging the parts in the sequence RQSP:

1. R: public policy making,
2. Q: agenda in any country,
3. S: is generally driven by
4. P: the cry of general public,

Putting these together, we get:

public policy making agenda in any country, is generally driven by the cry of general public,

Let's refine the punctuation and flow based on typical sentence structure:

"Public policy making agenda in any country is generally driven by the cry of general public."

This sentence is grammatically correct and makes sense. It states that the priorities for public policy in any country are often determined by what the general public demands or expresses a need for.

Why RQSP Works

• The phrase "public policy making agenda" (R then Q) forms a logical subject, referring to the list of issues government plans to address.
• The phrase "in any country" modifies this subject, specifying the scope.
• The verb phrase "is generally driven by" (S) follows the subject, indicating the action or state.
• The phrase "the cry of general public" (P) completes the sentence, indicating what drives the agenda.

This order creates a coherent sentence structure: [Subject] [Verb] [Agent].

Examining Other Options (Briefly)

Let's quickly look at why other options might not work:

• QRSP: "agenda in any country, public policy making, is generally driven by the cry of general public," - Starts awkwardly with "agenda in any country," and the placement of "public policy making," is unclear.
• RPSQ: "public policy making, the cry of general public, is generally driven by agenda in any country," - "the cry of general public" as the subject driving "agenda in any country" doesn't fit the typical relationship described.
• PSQR: "the cry of general public, is generally driven by agenda in any country, public policy making," - "the cry of general public" is the subject, but the rest of the sentence is jumbled and doesn't form a clear predicate.

Only RQSP forms a logical and grammatically sound sentence about how public policy priorities are influenced.

Revision Table: Jumbled Sentences

Additional Information: Public Policy Making

Public policy making is the process by which governments translate the needs and demands of the people into actions. This process involves setting the agenda (deciding what issues to focus on), formulating policy options, making decisions, implementing the policy, and evaluating its effects. As the jumbled sentence suggests, the demands or "cry" of the general public often plays a significant role in setting this agenda and influencing the types of policies governments pursue. Other factors include political ideology, economic conditions, interest groups, and international influences.