In the following question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark the corresponding option. it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific (P) than almost any other crop (Q ) yielding a greater return per acre (R) of food crops (S) The correct sequence should be:
PSRQ
Understanding Sentence Rearrangement Questions
These questions test your ability to rearrange parts of a jumbled sentence to form a coherent and grammatically sound sentence. The parts are typically labeled with letters.
The jumbled parts provided are:
- P: than almost any other crop
- Q: yielding a greater return per acre
- R: of food crops
- S: it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific
Rearranging the Parts: Following the PSRQ Sequence
Let's examine how the sentence is formed by arranging the parts in the sequence P, S, R, Q.
We begin with part P:
- P: than almost any other crop
Next, we add part S:
- P followed by S: than almost any other crop it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific
Continuing the sequence, we add part R:
- PS followed by R: than almost any other crop it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific of food crops
Finally, we complete the sequence by adding part Q:
- PSR followed by Q: than almost any other crop it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific of food crops yielding a greater return per acre.
Putting all the parts together in the order PSRQ gives the sentence: "than almost any other crop it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific of food crops yielding a greater return per acre."
Parts Analysis Table
| Part Label | Sentence Fragment | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| P | than almost any other crop | Starts with a comparative word. |
| Q | yielding a greater return per acre | Describes an action or state (yielding). |
| R | of food crops | A prepositional phrase. |
| S | it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific | Appears to contain the main subject and verb structure. |
Revision Table: Sentence Rearrangement Review
| Step | Process | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify parts | P, Q, R, S segments identified. |
| 2 | Consider sequence PSRQ | Arrange parts as P then S then R then Q. |
| 3 | Form sentence | Combine text of parts in PSRQ order. |
| 4 | Final Sentence (PSRQ) | than almost any other crop it is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific of food crops yielding a greater return per acre. |
Additional Information: Strategy for Jumbled Sentences
When tackling jumbled sentence questions, a good strategy involves:
- Reading all the parts carefully to understand their meaning.
- Looking for clues like capital letters at the beginning (potential start) and punctuation marks at the end (potential end). Note: This question doesn't provide such clues within the parts, but it's a general strategy.
- Identifying subject-verb pairs.
- Recognizing phrases that modify other words.
- Trying out different combinations, especially focusing on connecting words.
- Reading the full sentence formed by a sequence to check if it makes sense logically and grammatically.
Even without punctuation clues, understanding the potential grammatical function of each part helps in finding the correct flow.
Important Questions from Sentence Jumbles
Rearrange the following jumbled sentences to make a meaningful one
P : weather conditions across a vast geographic
Q : the climate of India
R : scale and varied topography
S : comprises a wide range of
The proper sequence should be :
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he urged so many to get involved (P) / who has left his mark (Q) / this is the final word of an educational philosopher (R) / on a world in which (S)
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