Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts 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. Scientists point out P. of sunspot activity Q. that it is an aftermath that R. has now reached its peak S. of the eleven-year cycle
Q R P S
Understanding Jumbled Sentences
Jumbled sentences are a common type of question where the parts of a sentence are mixed up, and you need to arrange them in the correct order to form a grammatically sound and meaningful sentence. These questions test your understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and logical flow.
Analyzing the Given Jumbled Parts
The question provides a sentence that starts with "Scientists point out" and then gives four parts labeled P, Q, R, and S:
- P. of sunspot activity
- Q. that it is an aftermath that
- R. has now reached its peak
- S. of the eleven-year cycle
Step-by-Step Solution to Re-arrange the Sentence
Let's analyze the given parts and the starting phrase to find the correct sequence.
- Start with the given beginning: The sentence begins with "Scientists point out".
- Find the logical continuation: After "Scientists point out", we expect a clause often introduced by "that" or explaining what they are pointing out. Looking at the options, Q ("that it is an aftermath that") is the only part that starts with "that" and can logically follow "Scientists point out". So, the sentence begins: "Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that..."
- Connect the relative clause: The phrase "that it is an aftermath that..." uses "that" as a relative pronoun referring to "an aftermath". The part that follows should describe or explain this "aftermath". R ("has now reached its peak") logically describes an aftermath that has reached a certain point, its peak. Thus, Q is followed by R. The sentence now reads: "Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that has now reached its peak..."
- Determine the modifiers for 'peak': The sentence talks about sunspot activity and its eleven-year cycle, suggesting the 'peak' is related to this. We have parts P ("of sunspot activity") and S ("of the eleven-year cycle") which are prepositional phrases that can modify a noun like 'peak'. The phrase describing the peak is likely related to "the eleven-year cycle of sunspot activity".
- Arrange P and S after QR: We need to place P and S after "peak". Let's look at the options that start with Q R. Only one option is Q R P S. Let's test this order: "Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that has now reached its peak [QR] of sunspot activity [P] of the eleven-year cycle [S]."
- Form the complete sentence: Combining all parts in the Q R P S order with the starting phrase gives: "Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that has now reached its peak of sunspot activity of the eleven-year cycle." This sentence structure is grammatically correct, with "peak of sunspot activity" being modified by "of the eleven-year cycle", indicating the peak of sunspot activity specifically as part of the eleven-year cycle.
Based on the step-by-step analysis, the correct sequence of the jumbled parts is Q R P S.
| Sequence | Sentence Formed | Grammatical Correctness & Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| R S P Q | Scientists point out of sunspot activity of the eleven-year cycle has now reached its peak that it is an aftermath that. | Incorrect structure and meaning. |
| P Q S R | Scientists point out of sunspot activity that it is an aftermath that of the eleven-year cycle has now reached its peak. | Incorrect structure and meaning. |
| Q R P S | Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that has now reached its peak of sunspot activity of the eleven-year cycle. | Correct structure and meaning. |
| Q S P R | Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that of the eleven-year cycle of sunspot activity has now reached its peak. | Incorrect structure ("that of... has now reached"). |
Complete Sentence
When arranged in the order Q R P S, the jumbled parts form the sentence:
"Scientists point out that it is an aftermath that has now reached its peak of sunspot activity of the eleven-year cycle."
Revision Table: Key Points for Sentence Arrangement
| Step | Action | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify starting/ending phrases. | Provides fixed points for arrangement. |
| 2 | Look for connecting words (that, which, who, etc.). | Helps link clauses and phrases. |
| 3 | Identify noun/pronoun references. | Determine what words like 'it', 'that', 'he', 'she' refer to. |
| 4 | Check for logical flow and grammar. | Ensure the resulting sentence makes sense and is grammatically correct. |
| 5 | Test options if available. | Verify if the formed sentence matches any given option. |
Additional Information: Sentence Structure and Clauses
Understanding sentence structure is crucial for solving jumbled sentence questions. A typical English sentence contains a subject and a predicate. Clauses are groups of words containing a subject and a verb. They can be independent (a complete sentence on their own) or dependent (cannot stand alone and depend on an independent clause).
- Independent Clause: "Scientists point out" (requires an object or clause to complete the meaning here)
- Dependent Clause: "that it is an aftermath that has now reached its peak of sunspot activity of the eleven-year cycle" (This whole clause acts as the object of "point out").
- Relative Clause: "that has now reached its peak" is a relative clause modifying "an aftermath".
Identifying these structures helps in logically connecting the jumbled parts.
Similar Questions
In this section, each item consists of six sentences of passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as SI and S6. The middle four-sentence in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences.
S1: The British rule in India has brought about moral, material, cultural and spiritual ruination of this great country.
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P: I regard this rule as a curse.
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S6: In the course of time they may rule over us all together.
P: For example, we are unable to manage our machines.
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R: either of the British ally or of the Britishers
S: This enabled them to fight wars far away from their own territories
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S1: In reality, by signing a Subsidiary Alliance, an Indian state virtually signed away its independence.
P: and of maintaining diplomatic relations
Q: It lost the right of self-defence
R: with its neighbours
S: and of settling its disputes
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As the ship streams from San Diego
P. as walls of gray water from a distant storm in the North Pacific
Q. making the greener among us miserable with seasickness
R. rock and toss the ship
S. those of us aboard have a personal demonstration of powerful ocean movement
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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
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After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey match
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Even a leisurely game like cricket.
P. demanding grace rather than strength
Q. and over the rough tactics of the Australian team that visited England in 1921
R. as we saw in the controversy over body-line bowling
S. can cause much ill-will
Important Questions from Para Jumbles
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : cricket is a religion in India and
Q : most of the other sports suffer
R : due to the extra importance given to cricket as a game
S : it is known to all
Proper order is
A. PQSR
B. PSQR
C. QSPR
D. SPRQ
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : is mostly produced in rural farms
Q : India is a leading producer of
R : milk is the most important of them and
S : dairy products by volume
Proper order is
A. SRPQ
B. QSPR
C. QPSR
D. QSRP
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P: mostly decided by the market conditions
Q: Sometimes, a United States dollar is worth only 12 pesos in Mexico
R: the rates of exchange between them vary from time to time
S: and some other time it can be 100 pesos
Proper order is -
A. PRSQ
B. QPRS
C. QSRP
D. QSPR
Directions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives their correct order.
A. Anush was very afraid of stray dogs.
B. Anush’s mother saw the dog chasing her son.
C. One evening, when a street dog barked at him, Anush turned and started running.
D. The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. In arid regions it may form an almost erect shrub.
B. The grape is usually a woody vine, climbing by means of tendrils and often reaching a length of 17 metres or more.
C. Small greenish flowers, in clusters, precede the fruit, which varies in colour from almost black to green, red and amber.
D. The edible leaves are alternate, palmately lobed and always tooth-edged.
