Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence has 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. defends private property, emphasizes the virtues of competition (P) / but also as an ideology in its own right, specifically one that (Q) / and suggests that general prosperity will result from the pursuit of self-interest (R) / capitalism, for instance, is sometimes treated not merely as an economic system (S).
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Solving Sentence Jumbling: Reordering Parts About Capitalism
Sentence jumbling questions require you to rearrange given parts of a sentence (labelled P, Q, R, S, etc.) to form a coherent and grammatically correct sentence. Let's break down the given parts to find the correct sequence.
The parts are:
- (P) defends private property, emphasizes the virtues of competition
- (Q) but also as an ideology in its own right, specifically one that
- (R) and suggests that general prosperity will result from the pursuit of self-interest
- (S) capitalism, for instance, is sometimes treated not merely as an economic system
Step-by-Step Approach to Sentence Rearrangement
To solve this sentence jumbling problem, we look for the starting part, connecting words, and logical flow.
- Find the introductory part: We need a part that introduces the main subject. Part (S) "capitalism, for instance, is sometimes treated not merely as an economic system" introduces the subject 'capitalism' and starts describing how it is treated. This seems like a good starting point.
- Look for connections: Part (S) ends with "not merely as an economic system". This phrase suggests an addition or alternative perspective is coming. Part (Q) starts with "but also as an ideology in its own right, specifically one that". The phrase "but also" directly connects to "not merely" in (S). So, (S) is likely followed by (Q). The sequence starts as SQ.
- Analyze the remaining parts: The SQ sequence gives us "capitalism, for instance, is sometimes treated not merely as an economic system but also as an ideology in its own right, specifically one that...". Part (Q) ends with "specifically one that". This "one that" refers back to "ideology" and introduces characteristics or actions of this ideology. Parts (P) and (R) list characteristics/actions: (P) "defends private property, emphasizes the virtues of competition", and (R) "and suggests that general prosperity...".
- Order the remaining parts: Both (P) and (R) describe what the ideology does. Part (R) starts with "and suggests", indicating it follows another action or characteristic. Part (P) lists actions without a preceding conjunction like 'and'. This strongly suggests (P) comes before (R) to complete the list of characteristics introduced by "one that". The order should be P then R.
- Combine all parts: Putting it together, we get the sequence SQPR.
Checking the Full Sentence (SQPR)
Let's read the sentence formed by SQPR:
capitalism, for instance, is sometimes treated not merely as an economic system but also as an ideology in its own right, specifically one that defends private property, emphasizes the virtues of competition and suggests that general prosperity will result from the pursuit of self-interest.
This sentence is grammatically correct and makes logical sense. It clearly explains that capitalism is viewed not just economically but also as an ideology with specific principles like defending private property, promoting competition, and linking self-interest to general prosperity.
Summary of Jumbled Parts
| Part | Text Snippet |
|---|---|
| P | defends private property, emphasizes the virtues of competition |
| Q | but also as an ideology in its own right, specifically one that |
| R | and suggests that general prosperity will result from the pursuit of self-interest |
| S | capitalism, for instance, is sometimes treated not merely as an economic system |
The correct sequence is SQPR.
Revision Table: Key Sentence Structure Elements
| Element | Description | Example from Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | The noun or pronoun performing the action or being described. | Capitalism |
| Verb Phrase | The part of the sentence containing the main verb. | is sometimes treated |
| Connecting Phrase | Words or phrases linking different parts or ideas. | not merely... but also..., specifically one that..., and |
| Relative Clause | A clause beginning with a relative pronoun (like that, which, who) or adverb, adding information about a noun. | one that defends private property... |
| Parallel Structure | Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. | defends..., emphasizes..., and suggests... (actions of the ideology) |
Additional Information: Understanding Sentence Structure for Jumbling
Mastering sentence rearrangement involves understanding how different parts of a sentence fit together. Look for:
- Subject-Verb agreement: Identify the main subject and verb.
- Pronoun references: See what nouns pronouns like 'it', 'they', 'one that' refer to.
- Conjunctions: Words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', 'although' link clauses and phrases logically.
- Adverbs and Adjectives: These usually modify specific verbs, adjectives, or nouns and can help place phrases correctly.
- Prepositional Phrases: Phrases starting with prepositions (in, on, at, with, etc.) often add details about time, place, or manner.
- Logical flow of ideas: Ensure the rearranged sentence tells a story or presents information in a sensible order.
Practice with various types of sentences to improve your ability to quickly identify these structural clues in sentence jumbling questions.
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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.
