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Directions : in 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 rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

and should shift the way (P) / are certainly very important, (Q) / we think about politics (R) / the issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists (S)

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NDA I 2022 GAT Previous Year Paper (10-Apr-2022)
The correct answer is

SQPR

Understanding Sentence Rearrangement

Sentence rearrangement questions require you to put jumbled parts of a sentence back into their correct order to form a coherent and grammatically sound sentence. The key is to look for logical connections between the parts, identifying subjects, verbs, objects, and connecting phrases.

Analysing the Jumbled Sentence Parts

Let's break down the given parts:

  • (P) and should shift the way
  • (Q) are certainly very important,
  • (R) we think about politics
  • (S) the issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists

Step-by-Step Sentence Construction

We need to find a starting point and connect the parts logically. A good sentence usually starts with a subject.

  • Identify the Subject: Part (S) "the issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists" is a noun phrase that can function as the subject of the sentence. This is a strong candidate for the beginning.
  • Find the Main Verb: Part (Q) "are certainly very important," contains the verb "are" and describes the subject identified in (S). Putting (S) and (Q) together gives us: "The issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists are certainly very important,". This sounds grammatically correct and forms a meaningful clause. So, the sequence SQ seems likely.
  • Look for Connections: Part (P) starts with "and should". The word "and" suggests it connects to the previous idea, adding something to it. "should shift the way" suggests a consequence or effect of the issues being important. This could follow the statement in SQ. Let's try adding (P) after (Q): "The issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists are certainly very important, and should shift the way...". This connection works well. The sequence is now SQP.
  • Complete the Thought: Part (R) "we think about politics" completes the phrase "shift the way". "Shift the way we think about politics" is a complete thought about how the issues should have an impact. Placing (R) after (P) creates a logical ending: "...and should shift the way we think about politics".

Forming the Final Sentence

Combining the parts in the order SQPR gives the sentence:

"The issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists are certainly very important, and should shift the way we think about politics."

This sentence is grammatically correct and makes logical sense. It begins with the subject (S), follows with the main verb and predicate (Q), adds a connected action/effect (P), and completes that action's description (R).

Evaluating Options

Let's quickly look at the sequence we found:

  • SQPR

This matches one of the provided options.

Consider why other options might not work:

  • RPQS: Starts with (R) "we think about politics" which doesn't fit as a subject for "are certainly very important".
  • RSPQ: Starts with (R) and is similarly awkward.
  • SPQR: Starts with (S) but follows with (P) "and should shift the way" directly, leading to "The issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists and should shift the way...", which is grammatically incorrect as it lacks a main verb for the subject (S) before introducing the "and should" clause.

Therefore, the sequence SQPR is the correct arrangement.

Sentence Rearrangement Revision Table

Part Content Role in Sentence
S the issues raised by feminists and multiculturalists Subject Phrase
Q are certainly very important, Verb and Predicate (Main Clause)
P and should shift the way Connecting Phrase & Part of Second Verb Phrase
R we think about politics Completes the thought of "shift the way"

Additional Information on Sentence Structure

Understanding basic sentence structure can greatly help in sentence rearrangement tasks. A typical simple sentence follows a Subject-Verb structure. Compound sentences connect two or more simple sentences, while complex sentences contain a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

  • Identifying Clauses: Look for groups of words with a subject and a verb.
  • Connectors: Words like "and", "but", "or", "because", "although", "which", "that" provide clues about how clauses and phrases connect.
  • Pronoun References: If pronouns (like he, she, it, they) are used, look for the noun they refer to, which usually appears earlier in the sentence.
  • Adverbs and Adjectives: These modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and usually placed near the words they modify.

By identifying these components and their roles, you can piece together the jumbled parts more effectively to form a coherent sentence.

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