Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the pans of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. The spirit of man P. has slowly and painfully surmounted Q. and his growing intelligence R. all the obstacles that have come in his way S. has faced all kinds of dangers
P R Q S
Understanding Sentence Rearrangement: Jumbled Parts Analysis
The question asks us to rearrange the given four parts (P, Q, R, and S) to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. This task requires understanding how sentence components like subjects, verbs, and objects connect.
Let's look at the individual parts:
- P: The spirit of man
- Q: has slowly and painfully surmounted
- R: and his growing intelligence
- S: all the obstacles that have come in his way
We need to find a logical order for these parts.
Identifying the Sentence Structure
We can identify potential subjects and verbs in the parts:
- Part P ("The spirit of man") seems like a subject.
- Part R ("and his growing intelligence") includes "and", suggesting it connects something to a previous part. "His growing intelligence" also looks like a subject or part of a compound subject.
- Part Q ("has slowly and painfully surmounted") is a verb phrase. "Surmounted" means overcome.
- Part S ("all the obstacles that have come in his way") is a noun phrase, likely the object of a verb.
Connecting the Parts
Let's try to build the sentence by finding logical connections:
- Start with a subject. Part P ("The spirit of man") is a strong candidate for the beginning.
- Part R starts with "and", implying it follows something it's connected to. "And his growing intelligence" fits well after "The spirit of man" (P), creating a compound subject: "The spirit of man and his growing intelligence". So, PR is a likely sequence.
- Now we need a verb phrase that applies to this subject. Part Q ("has slowly and painfully surmounted") is a verb phrase. It makes sense that the "spirit of man and his growing intelligence" would "surmount" things. So, PRQ is emerging.
- What did they surmount? Part S ("all the obstacles that have come in his way") fits perfectly as the object of the verb "surmounted". So, PRQS looks like the completed sentence structure.
Forming the Complete Sentence
Let's put the parts together in the order PRQS:
P: The spirit of man
R: and his growing intelligence
Q: has slowly and painfully surmounted
S: all the obstacles that have come in his way
Resulting sentence: "The spirit of man and his growing intelligence has slowly and painfully surmounted all the obstacles that have come in his way."
This sentence is grammatically correct and makes complete sense. The singular verb "has surmounted" is used with the compound subject "The spirit of man and his growing intelligence," which is acceptable when the subjects act as a single unit or the verb applies equally to both.
Verifying with Options
Let's check if PRQS is among the given options:
- Option 1: Q P S R
- Option 2: S Q P R
- Option 3: R P Q S
- Option 4: P R Q S
Our derived order PRQS matches Option 4.
Step-by-Step Rearrangement Process
Here is a breakdown of the thought process:
- Identify the potential starting part. P looks like a subject.
- Look for parts that logically follow the start. R connects via "and" and introduces a parallel subject. P R is a good sequence.
- Find the verb phrase that acts upon the subject(s). Q is a verb phrase. P R Q seems logical.
- Find the object or complement of the verb. S is a noun phrase ("all the obstacles...") that fits as the object of "surmounted". P R Q S completes the structure.
- Read the complete sentence (P R Q S) to ensure it is grammatical and coherent. "The spirit of man and his growing intelligence has slowly and painfully surmounted all the obstacles that have come in his way." This is a valid sentence.
| Part | Content | Role in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| P | The spirit of man | First Subject |
| R | and his growing intelligence | Connects Second Subject |
| Q | has slowly and painfully surmounted | Verb Phrase |
| S | all the obstacles that have come in his way | Object of Verb |
The correct arrangement is P R Q S.
Revision Table: Sentence Rearrangement Practice
| Concept | Key Point | Application Here |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying Subject | The noun or pronoun performing the action. | "The spirit of man" (P), "his growing intelligence" (R). |
| Identifying Verb | The action word. | "has slowly and painfully surmounted" (Q). |
| Identifying Object | The noun or pronoun receiving the action. | "all the obstacles..." (S) receives the action "surmounted". |
| Connectors | Words like 'and', 'but', 'or' that link parts. | 'and' in R links the two subjects. |
| Parallel Structure | Using similar grammatical forms for similar ideas. | Two subjects (spirit, intelligence) linked by 'and'. |
Additional Information: Improving English Sentence Structure
Mastering sentence rearrangement helps improve your understanding of English sentence structure. Here are some tips:
- Look for the subject (who or what the sentence is about). It often comes first.
- Find the main verb (the action). It usually follows the subject.
- Identify the object or complement (what is being acted upon or described).
- Pay attention to transition words (like 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition') and conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') which link clauses or phrases.
- Look for opening phrases or clauses that set the context (e.g., time, place, condition).
- Try to form smaller, logical pairs or groups of parts first (like PR, QS in this example).
- Read the rearranged sentence aloud to check if it flows naturally and makes sense.
Consistent practice with different types of sentences will significantly improve your ability to solve sentence rearrangement questions quickly and accurately in exams.
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