Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled as $P, Q, R$ and $S$. Rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentences into sequence and select the correct sequence as (a), (b), (c), and (d) given below and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. science and mathematics exhibition (P)/ for a discussion on the forthcoming (Q)/ to be present before the Principal (R)/ all students have been instructed (S)
Reordering Jumbled Parts for Sentence Formation
Understanding how to arrange jumbled sentence parts is a key skill in English grammar. It helps you construct coherent and meaningful sentences. Let's break down the given jumbled parts and find the correct sequence.
Analyzing Jumbled Sentence Parts
The sentence is broken into four parts:
- P: science and mathematics exhibition
- Q: for a discussion on the forthcoming
- R: to be present before the Principal
- S: all students have been instructed
Our goal is to arrange these parts (P, Q, R, S) into a logical order that forms a complete and grammatically correct sentence.
Step-by-Step Sentence Reconstruction
Let's try to find the starting point of the sentence. Part S ("all students have been instructed") seems like a good beginning, introducing the subject ("all students") and the main action ("have been instructed").
So, we start with S.
Next, we need to figure out what the students were instructed to do. Part R ("to be present before the Principal") tells us what they were instructed to do and where they should be present. This fits well after S.
Sequence so far: S R (all students have been instructed to be present before the Principal)
Now, why were they instructed to be present before the Principal? Part Q ("for a discussion on the forthcoming") explains the reason for the meeting. This logically follows R.
Sequence so far: S R Q (all students have been instructed to be present before the Principal for a discussion on the forthcoming)
Finally, what is the discussion about? Part P ("science and mathematics exhibition") tells us the topic of the forthcoming discussion. This fits perfectly after Q.
Complete Sequence: S R Q P (all students have been instructed to be present before the Principal for a discussion on the forthcoming science and mathematics exhibition)
Let's read the complete sentence formed by the sequence SRQP:
"All students have been instructed to be present before the Principal for a discussion on the forthcoming science and mathematics exhibition."
This sentence is grammatically correct and makes complete sense.
Evaluating Rearrangement Options
We found the correct sequence is SRQP. Let's quickly look at why other options wouldn't work:
- SQPR: All students have been instructed for a discussion on the forthcoming science and mathematics exhibition to be present before the Principal. (Awkward and incorrect structure)
- RPQS: To be present before the Principal science and mathematics exhibition for a discussion on the forthcoming all students have been instructed. (Does not form a coherent sentence)
- QPRS: For a discussion on the forthcoming science and mathematics exhibition to be present before the Principal all students have been instructed. (Does not form a coherent sentence)
The only sequence that forms a logical and grammatically sound sentence is SRQP.
Sentence Rearrangement Revision Table
| Part | Content | Role in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| S | all students have been instructed | Subject and main verb phrase |
| R | to be present before the Principal | Infinitive phrase explaining the instruction, location |
| Q | for a discussion on the forthcoming | Prepositional phrase explaining the reason |
| P | science and mathematics exhibition | Noun phrase specifying the topic of discussion |
Additional Information on Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence rearrangement questions, also known as para jumbles, test your ability to understand the logical flow and grammatical connections between different parts of a sentence or paragraph. Here are some tips for solving them:
- Look for the opener: Often, a sentence starts with a subject and its verb. Look for a part that introduces the main topic or action.
- Identify connections: Look for parts that link to each other using pronouns, conjunctions, or logical sequence (e.g., cause and effect, action and purpose).
- Find closing statements: Sometimes, a part might conclude the sentence or paragraph.
- Read aloud: Once you have a potential sequence, read the complete sentence or paragraph formed by that sequence. Does it sound natural and logical?
- Check options: Use the options provided to test possible starting points or pairs that seem to fit together.
Practicing different types of jumbled sentence questions will help you become more proficient at identifying these connections quickly.
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S6: There is neither excuse nor temptation for the latter.
P: He cannot go on shooting wide or falling short, and still fancy that he is making progress.
Q: This is so because the object to be attained is a matter of actual experiment in which you either succeed or fail.
R: He must either correct his aim or persevere in his error with his eyes open.
S: If a man aims at a mark with a bow and arrow, he must either hit it or aim it.
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S1: Isaac’s mother married again.
S6: He had a set of little tools and saw of various sizes made by himself.
P: But he was known to be very clever at making things.
Q: She sent him to school.
R: Isaac was left to the care of his good old grandmother.
S: In his early years Isaac did not appear to be a very bright student.
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S1: The examination system must be regarded as the chief wrecker of young nerves.
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P: It makes me jump out of the bed, all in a sweat.
Q: It does this by building up a tension, for a part of the year, all through one’s youth.
R: And after four decades, the same nervousness sometimes recurs to me in nightmares.
S: I remember the desperate nervousness that used to grip me from January to April every year.
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