Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet. S1: The period branded as the era of the Industrial Revolution was essentially a period of transformation.. S6: This wage was however, not enough to keep the worker properly clothed or fed and thus, the Industrial Revolution could not solve the problem of distribution.. P: A definite polarisation of industrial society between two main classes capitalists and workers - was visible. Q: It marked the beginning of the final phase of the broader transformation from feudalism to capitalism and capitalism made its presence felt all over the Europe. R: Actual production in the factories was done by the workers but the workers had very little and so for survival, they were required to continuously sell this labour power for wages. S: In the capitalist mode of production the factories and heavy machineries were owned and controlled by the capitalist class.
QSPR
Understanding Jumbled Sentences: Industrial Revolution Passage
This question asks us to rearrange four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph between a given starting sentence (S1) and an ending sentence (S6).
Let's look at the given sentences:
- S1: The period branded as the era of the Industrial Revolution was essentially a period of transformation..
- S6: This wage was however, not enough to keep the worker properly clothed or fed and thus, the Industrial Revolution could not solve the problem of distribution..
- P: A definite polarisation of industrial society between two main classes capitalists and workers - was visible.
- Q: It marked the beginning of the final phase of the broader transformation from feudalism to capitalism and capitalism made its presence felt all over the Europe.
- R: Actual production in the factories was done by the workers but the workers had very little and so for survival, they were required to continuously sell this labour power for wages.
- S: In the capitalist mode of production the factories and heavy machineries were owned and controlled by the capitalist class.
Step-by-Step Analysis for Sequencing
- Identify the starting point: S1 introduces the Industrial Revolution as a period of "transformation". We need a sentence that explains this transformation further.
- Finding the sentence after S1: Q says "It marked the beginning of the final phase of the broader transformation from feudalism to capitalism and capitalism made its presence felt all over the Europe." The "It" refers to the Industrial Revolution (from S1), and it directly explains the "transformation" by linking it to the shift from feudalism to capitalism. This is a strong link. So, Q follows S1. (S1 -> Q)
- Following Q: Q introduces "capitalism". S talks about the "capitalist mode of production" and how ownership (factories, machinery) was with the "capitalist class". This is a natural progression from Q, explaining a key aspect of the capitalism mentioned. So, S follows Q. (Q -> S)
- Following S: S talks about the "capitalist class" owning the means of production. P talks about the "polarisation" of industrial society into "capitalists and workers". The concept of capitalists (from S) and the introduction of workers creates this polarisation. P describes the societal structure resulting from the system described in S. So, P follows S. (S -> P)
- Following P: P introduces the two classes: capitalists and workers. R talks about the "workers" producing in "factories" (owned by capitalists, as per S) and their need to sell their "labour power for wages". This sentence elaborates on the condition of the workers, one of the classes introduced in P. So, R follows P. (P -> R)
- Connecting to S6: R ends by mentioning that workers sold their labour for "wages". S6 starts by discussing "This wage" and its inadequacy. The link between R and S6 is very clear, as S6 directly comments on the wages mentioned in R. So, R is followed by S6. (R -> S6)
Based on this analysis, the logical sequence of the middle sentences is Q -> S -> P -> R.
The Complete Passage
Let's put the sentences together in the determined sequence to see if it reads coherently:
S1: The period branded as the era of the Industrial Revolution was essentially a period of transformation..
Q: It marked the beginning of the final phase of the broader transformation from feudalism to capitalism and capitalism made its presence felt all over the Europe.
S: In the capitalist mode of production the factories and heavy machineries were owned and controlled by the capitalist class.
P: A definite polarisation of industrial society between two main classes capitalists and workers - was visible.
R: Actual production in the factories was done by the workers but the workers had very little and so for survival, they were required to continuously sell this labour power for wages.
S6: This wage was however, not enough to keep the worker properly clothed or fed and thus, the Industrial Revolution could not solve the problem of distribution..
The passage flows smoothly, starting with the general transformation, moving to the specific economic system (capitalism) and its structure (ownership), then discussing the resulting social classes (polarisation), and finally detailing the condition of the workers (wages), which leads into the concluding sentence about inadequate wages and distribution problems.
Conclusion
The correct sequence is QSPR.
| Sentence | Key Idea | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Industrial Revolution = Transformation | Sets the stage, introduces the topic. |
| Q | Transformation to Capitalism | Explains the nature of the transformation from S1. Introduces capitalism. |
| S | Capitalist ownership of factories | Details the structure of capitalism introduced in Q. Introduces capitalist class. |
| P | Polarisation: Capitalists & Workers | Resulting social structure from the capitalist system described in S. Introduces workers. |
| R | Workers' role, lack of ownership, wages | Details the situation of the workers introduced in P. Mentions wages. |
| S6 | Inadequate wages, distribution problem | Follows R's mention of wages, concluding the discussion on workers' condition. |
Revision Table: Mastering Jumbled Sentences
Solving jumbled sentences, also known as paragraph completion or para jumbles, requires careful reading and identifying logical connections between sentences. Here are some key strategies:
- Read all sentences first: Get a general understanding of the topic.
- Identify S1 and S6: Understand the beginning and end points of the paragraph.
- Look for connecting words: Words like "therefore", "however", "thus", "also", "similarly", pronouns (it, they, this, these, such), and demonstratives often link sentences.
- Find introductory sentences: Sentences that introduce a concept, person, or idea often come early.
- Look for concluding sentences: Sentences that summarize or draw a conclusion often come later.
- Identify cause and effect: One sentence might describe a cause, and another its effect.
- Find noun-pronoun links: A sentence mentioning a noun (e.g., "workers") is likely to come before a sentence referring to it with a pronoun (e.g., "they").
- Look for specific to general or general to specific flow: Does the paragraph start broad and narrow down, or vice versa?
- Trial and error: Once you have a potential sequence, read the sentences in that order to check for coherence and flow.
Additional Information: The Industrial Revolution and Capitalism
The passage discusses the Industrial Revolution and its connection to capitalism. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s. This era saw significant technological advancements, particularly in textiles, iron production, and steam power.
Key aspects relevant to the passage include:
- Shift in Production: Moving from manual labour and craft methods to machine-based factory production.
- Rise of Factories: Production concentrated in large factories.
- Emergence of Capitalism: An economic system where the means of production (factories, machinery) are privately owned and operated for profit. The passage highlights the key characteristic of capitalists owning the means of production.
- Formation of Social Classes: The capitalist system led to a clear division between the capitalist class (owners) and the working class (labourers). This is the "polarisation" mentioned in the passage.
- Wage Labour: Workers had to sell their ability to work (labour power) to the capitalists for a wage to survive, as they didn't own the factories or machines themselves.
- Distribution Problem: The passage touches upon the critique that while production increased dramatically, the distribution of wealth (represented by wages) was often unequal, leading to poor conditions for workers.
Understanding these historical and economic concepts helps in grasping the context and logical flow of the sentences in the jumbled paragraph.
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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.
