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 correctly and mark your response accordingly. P for hours in the shop Q a gunman who held R a hostage S demanded ransom of ₹10 lakh The correct sequence should be:
QRPS
Understanding Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence rearrangement questions require us to arrange the given parts of a sentence (labelled P, Q, R, S) in a logical and grammatically correct order to form a complete and meaningful sentence.
Let's look at the given parts:
- P: for hours in the shop
- Q: a gunman who held
- R: a hostage
- S: demanded ransom of ₹10 lakh
We need to find the correct sequence of these parts.
Step-by-step Analysis
Let's try to identify the main components of the sentence: the subject, the verb, the object, and any descriptive phrases.
- Subject: The sentence is about "a gunman". This is found in part Q.
- Relative Clause: Part Q also contains "who held", which introduces a relative clause describing the gunman. This clause needs an object.
- Object of the Relative Clause: Part R, "a hostage", fits perfectly as the object of "held" in part Q. So, "a gunman who held a hostage" makes sense (QR).
- Adverbial Phrase: Part P, "for hours in the shop", provides details about time ("for hours") and place ("in the shop"). This phrase can modify the action of holding the hostage. So, "who held a hostage for hours in the shop" seems correct (QRP).
- Main Verb Phrase: Part S, "demanded ransom of ₹10 lakh", describes the main action performed by the subject (the gunman).
Combining these observations, a logical structure emerges:
- Start with the subject and its defining clause: Q (a gunman who held) + R (a hostage) + P (for hours in the shop). This gives "A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the shop". This phrase acts as the complete subject of the main sentence.
- Add the main action performed by this subject: S (demanded ransom of ₹10 lakh).
Putting it all together, the sequence Q > R > P > S forms the sentence:
A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the shop demanded ransom of ₹10 lakh.
This sentence is grammatically correct and makes perfect sense.
Identifying the Correct Sequence
Based on our analysis, the correct order of the parts is Q, R, P, S. This corresponds to the sequence QRPS.
Let's examine the given options:
- (a) SPRQ
- (b) RQPS
- (c) QRPS
- (d) PRSQ
The sequence QRPS matches option (c).
Conclusion
By carefully identifying the subject, verb, and other parts of the sentence and understanding how they logically connect, we determined the correct order of the jumbled parts P, Q, R, and S.
The correct sequence is QRPS, forming the sentence: "A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the shop demanded ransom of ₹10 lakh."
Important Questions from Sentence Jumbles
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