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 very difficult Q the poor visibility R made the movement of traffic S due to fog The correct sequence should be:
QSRP
Understanding Sentence Rearrangement: Reordering Jumbled Parts
This question asks us to rearrange the jumbled parts of a sentence, labeled P, Q, R, and S, to form a coherent and grammatically correct sentence. Let's look at the individual parts:
- P: very difficult
- Q: the poor visibility
- R: made the movement of traffic
- S: due to fog
We need to find the correct sequence that combines these parts logically.
Analyzing the Jumbled Sentence Parts
Let's consider what each part represents:
- Q (the poor visibility): This looks like a potential subject (a noun phrase). Something about poor visibility.
- S (due to fog): This is a prepositional phrase indicating a reason or cause. It likely modifies something else, perhaps the poor visibility or the difficulty.
- R (made the movement of traffic): This contains a verb ("made") and an object ("the movement of traffic"). This part describes an action and what it affected.
- P (very difficult): This is an adjective phrase describing a state or condition. It likely describes how the movement of traffic was affected.
Constructing the Correct Sentence Structure
A typical sentence structure is Subject + Verb + Object/Complement + Modifiers. Let's try to fit the parts into this structure:
- We need a subject. Q (the poor visibility) fits this role.
- We need a verb phrase that the subject performs or causes. R (made the movement of traffic) fits this. "The poor visibility made the movement of traffic..."
- After the verb and object ("made the movement of traffic"), we need to describe *how* it was made. P (very difficult) describes this state. "The poor visibility made the movement of traffic very difficult..."
- Finally, we have a phrase that explains *why* or *how* something happened. S (due to fog) explains the reason for the poor visibility or the difficulty. It can fit after the subject or at the end.
Let's test the sequence Q R P S:
Q: The poor visibility
R: made the movement of traffic
P: very difficult
S: due to fog
Sentence: "The poor visibility made the movement of traffic very difficult due to fog." This sentence is grammatically correct and makes sense.
However, the phrase "due to fog" can also logically follow immediately after "the poor visibility" to explain the reason for the poor visibility itself. Let's test the sequence Q S R P:
Q: The poor visibility
S: due to fog
R: made the movement of traffic
P: very difficult
Sentence: "The poor visibility due to fog made the movement of traffic very difficult." This sentence is also grammatically correct and makes sense. The phrase "due to fog" acts as an adverbial phrase modifying "the poor visibility", explaining the cause of the poor visibility.
Comparing the possible valid sequences with the given options, the sequence QSRP is one of the options provided.
Verifying the Sequence QSRP
Let's put the parts together in the QSRP order:
- Q: the poor visibility
- S: due to fog
- R: made the movement of traffic
- P: very difficult
Combined sentence: "The poor visibility due to fog made the movement of traffic very difficult."
This sequence forms a logical and grammatically sound sentence. The subject is "the poor visibility due to fog", the verb is "made", the object is "the movement of traffic", and "very difficult" is an adjective phrase describing the result of the action.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis and arrangement of the jumbled parts, the correct sequence is QSRP.
Revision Table: Sentence Structure Basics
| Sentence Part | Function | Example from Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Performs the action or is described | The poor visibility (Q) |
| Verb | Shows the action or state of being | made (part of R) |
| Object | Receives the action of the verb | the movement of traffic (part of R) |
| Complement/Predicate Adjective | Describes the subject or object after a linking/action verb | very difficult (P) |
| Adverbial/Prepositional Phrase | Provides additional information (time, place, manner, reason) | due to fog (S) |
Additional Information: Tips for Jumbled Sentence Questions
When tackling sentence rearrangement questions, consider the following strategies:
- Look for the subject: Identify the part that introduces the main noun or pronoun the sentence is about. This often comes first.
- Find the verb: Locate the part containing the main action or state of being related to the subject.
- Identify introductory or concluding phrases: Phrases starting with prepositions (like 'due to', 'in spite of', 'because of') or conjunctions might start or end the sentence, or modify a specific part.
- Check for logical flow: Read the sentence parts in different combinations to see which one makes the most sense and tells a complete thought.
- Look for connecting words: Pronouns, conjunctions, or adverbs can link one part to another.
- Eliminate options: Once you have a potential starting part or a pair of parts that must go together, eliminate options that don't follow this pattern.
In this specific sentence rearrangement case, identifying "the poor visibility" (Q) as the likely subject and "made the movement of traffic" (R) as the main verb phrase helps narrow down the possibilities. The phrase "due to fog" (S) explains the reason for the poor visibility, logically placing S after Q. Finally, "very difficult" (P) describes the outcome of R, placing P after R. This leads to QSRP.
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