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. After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match P. so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster Q. who is a keen sportsman R. they came to school in high spirits S. and takes a very lively interest in school games
R P Q S
Understanding Jumbled Sentences
This question requires us to rearrange the given parts of a sentence, labelled P, Q, R, and S, into a coherent and grammatically correct sentence. The sentence starts with an introductory clause: "After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match". We need to find the logical continuation among the jumbled parts.
Step-by-Step Rearrangement Process
Let's analyze each part and how it can connect to the others or the initial clause:
- Initial Clause: After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match
- Part P: so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster
- Part Q: who is a keen sportsman
- Part R: they came to school in high spirits
- Part S: and takes a very lively interest in school games
Now, let's try to build the sentence piece by piece:
- The initial clause describes the context (winning a hockey match). We need to know what happened next. Part R, "they came to school in high spirits", describes a likely action following a victory. The pronoun "they" refers back to "our school boys". This seems like a good continuation.
Sentence so far: After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match, R. they came to school in high spirits. - Next, let's consider why they might have come to school in high spirits. Part P, "so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster", provides a purpose for their action described in R. This fits logically after R.
Sentence so far: After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match, they came to school in high spirits P. so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster. - Part P ends by mentioning "the headmaster". Parts Q and S seem to describe the headmaster. Part Q starts with "who is...", which is a relative clause used to add information about a person (the headmaster). Part S starts with "and takes...", which can continue the description started by Q. So, Q should follow P, and S should follow Q.
Sentence so far: After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match, they came to school in high spirits so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster, Q. who is a keen sportsman. - Finally, Part S adds more detail about the headmaster, continuing the description from Q.
Complete Sentence: After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match, they came to school in high spirits so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster, Q. who is a keen sportsman S. and takes a very lively interest in school games.
The logical sequence of the jumbled parts is R P Q S.
Checking the Sequence
Let's put the parts together in the R P Q S order with the initial clause:
"After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match R. they came to school in high spirits P. so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster Q. who is a keen sportsman S. and takes a very lively interest in school games."
Reading this complete sentence confirms that it is grammatically correct and makes perfect sense.
Matching with Options
The sequence we derived is R P Q S. Let's look at the given options:
| Option | Sequence | Matches R P Q S? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q P S R | No |
| 2 | S Q P R | No |
| 3 | R P Q S | Yes |
| 4 | P R Q S | No |
Option 3 matches our derived sequence R P Q S.
Revision Table: Jumbled Sentences
| Concept | Description | Tip for Solving |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbled Sentences | Sentence parts are mixed up and need reordering to form a complete, meaningful sentence. | Look for subject-verb pairs, connecting words (conjunctions, relative pronouns), and logical flow of events or ideas. |
| Pronoun Reference | Ensure pronouns (he, she, it, they) clearly refer back to a noun mentioned earlier. | Identify what the pronoun refers to and place the part containing the pronoun after the noun. |
| Connecting Words | Words like 'so that', 'who', 'and' link clauses or ideas. | These words provide clues about how parts connect. 'So that' indicates purpose; 'who' introduces a description of a person; 'and' continues a list or description. |
| Logical Sequence | Ideas or events in the sentence must follow a rational order. | Think about cause and effect, time sequence, or general-to-specific descriptions. |
Additional Information: Mastering Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence rearrangement questions, also known as para jumbles, test your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and logical reasoning. To master these, practice is key. Start by reading the given parts carefully and trying to understand the overall theme or event being described. Look for introductory sentences, concluding sentences, and connecting links between parts. Pay attention to articles (a, an, the), demonstratives (this, that, these, those), pronouns, and conjunctions, as they often link one part to another. Identifying the subject and verb of potential clauses can also help. Sometimes, visualizing the situation described can help you determine the correct chronological or logical order. Don't be afraid to try arranging the parts in different orders until you find one that reads smoothly and makes complete sense. Always read the complete sentence formed by your chosen sequence to verify its correctness.
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