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. The correct sequence should be: (P) please mark the same /(Q) be made in response to this notice /(R) if you have any complaint to/(S) to the concerned authority
RQPS
Understanding Jumbled Sentence Rearrangement
This question asks us to take parts of a sentence that have been jumbled and rearrange them into their correct sequence to form a meaningful and grammatically sound sentence. The given parts are labelled P, Q, R, and S.
Let's look at the individual jumbled parts:
- (P) please mark the same
- (Q) be made in response to this notice
- (R) if you have any complaint to
- (S) to the concerned authority
We need to find the correct order of these parts (P, Q, R, S) that makes a logical sentence. Often, the best approach is to look for parts that seem like they could start or end a sentence, or parts that naturally fit together.
Analyzing Potential Connections
Let's consider how these parts might connect:
- Part (R) "if you have any complaint to..." sounds like the beginning of a conditional clause, setting up a condition. It ends with "to", which suggests it should be followed by a verb phrase or a noun phrase indicating the complaint's nature or recipient.
- Part (Q) "...be made in response to this notice..." describes a type of action ("be made") related to a complaint and specifies the context ("in response to this notice"). This sounds like it could follow part (R).
- Part (P) "...please mark the same..." sounds like an instruction or request. The phrase "mark the same" is a bit unusual, but it implies indicating or submitting something. This part likely comes after the condition and context are established.
- Part (S) "...to the concerned authority" indicates the recipient or destination. It starts with "to", suggesting it might follow a verb indicating sending, submitting, or addressing something.
Testing the Provided Sequence: RQPS
Let's test the sequence given by the correct option, which is RQPS:
- Start with R: "if you have any complaint to"
- Follow with Q: "...be made in response to this notice"
- Combine R and Q: "if you have any complaint to be made in response to this notice" - This forms a coherent conditional clause.
- Follow with P: "...please mark the same"
- Combine RQP: "if you have any complaint to be made in response to this notice, please mark the same" - This adds the main clause action.
- Follow with S: "...to the concerned authority"
- Combine RQPS: "if you have any complaint to be made in response to this notice, please mark the same to the concerned authority."
While the phrase "mark the same to the concerned authority" is slightly unusual phrasing, the overall structure of the sentence formed by the sequence RQPS is logical. It sets a condition (having a complaint about the notice) and then provides an instruction (how and where to indicate/submit the complaint).
Evaluating Other Options
Let's briefly consider why other options wouldn't work:
- PQRS: "please mark the same be made in response to this notice if you have any complaint to to the concerned authority" - Grammatically incorrect and nonsensical.
- RPQS: "if you have any complaint to please mark the same be made in response to this notice to the concerned authority" - Incorrect sentence structure, mixes clauses awkwardly.
- SQPR: "to the concerned authority be made in response to this notice if you have any complaint to please mark the same" - Starts with a prepositional phrase awkwardly, and the rest is disconnected.
Compared to the other sequences, RQPS forms the most coherent sentence, despite the slightly awkward phrasing of "mark the same to". This is typical in some jumbled sentence questions where the resulting sentence might not be perfectly idiomatic English but is the only grammatically structured sentence possible from the given parts.
Conclusion
The correct sequence that forms a meaningful sentence by rearranging the jumbled parts P, Q, R, and S is RQPS. The sentence is: "If you have any complaint to be made in response to this notice, please mark the same to the concerned authority."
| Part | Phrase | Role in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| R | if you have any complaint to | Starts the conditional clause |
| Q | be made in response to this notice | Completes the condition, specifies type/context of complaint |
| P | please mark the same | Main clause, gives instruction |
| S | to the concerned authority | Completes the instruction, indicates recipient |
Revision Table: Jumbled Sentence Rearrangement
| Concept | Key Points | Application Here |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbled Sentences | Sentence broken into parts; needs reordering. | Parts P, Q, R, S are jumbled. |
| Sentence Structure | Identify potential starts, ends, and connecting phrases. Look for logical flow. | R starts a condition, Q continues it, P introduces action, S indicates destination. |
| Grammar Check | Ensure connections between parts are grammatically sound. | RQ connects well. RQP adds the main clause. RQPS forms a complete (though slightly awkward) sentence. |
| Testing Options | Try arranging parts according to given options. | RQPS results in the most logical sentence among options. |
Additional Information: Improving Sentence Clarity
While the sequence RQPS provides the answer based on the given options, a more standard way to phrase the resulting sentence could be:
- "If you have any complaint to make in response to this notice, please submit it to the concerned authority." (Here "make" replaces "be made", "submit it" replaces "mark the same", and "to" is used before the authority).
- "Please submit any complaint you have regarding this notice to the concerned authority." (A complete rephrasing for better flow).
However, in jumbled sentence questions, we must work with the exact parts provided. The exercise tests our ability to discern the most plausible arrangement of the given fragments, even if the resulting sentence isn't perfectly elegant or typical.
Practicing jumbled sentences helps improve understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and logical flow of ideas.
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