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The following items consist 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 re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

the function of the capillaries (P) / and other material to all the cells in (Q) / is to take nutrients, oxygen (R) /  the body and to take away their waste material (S)

The Correct sequence should be:

This question was previously asked in
NDA I 2021 GAT Previous Year Paper (18-Apr-2021)
The correct answer is

PRQS

Understanding Sentence Rearrangement Questions

Sentence rearrangement questions require you to unscramble parts of a sentence that have been jumbled up. Each part is usually labelled with a letter. Your goal is to find the correct order of these parts to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.

Analysing the Jumbled Sentence Parts

Let's look at the given parts:

  • P: the function of the capillaries
  • Q: and other material to all the cells in
  • R: is to take nutrients, oxygen
  • S: the body and to take away their waste material

We need to arrange these parts (P, Q, R, S) into a logical sequence that forms a complete sentence describing the function of capillaries.

Step-by-Step Sentence Construction

Let's try to build the sentence step by step:

  1. Identify the subject: The sentence is about "the function of the capillaries". This fits well as the starting part. So, P is likely the first part.
  2. Find what the function is: The function "is to take..." seems like the logical continuation after stating what the function is of. "is to take nutrients, oxygen" follows the subject. So, R follows P, giving us PR.
  3. Determine what is being taken and where: Nutrients and oxygen (and other material) are taken "to all the cells in...". This connects well with R. So, Q follows R, giving us PRQ.
  4. Complete the sentence: Where are these cells? "the body and to take away their waste material" completes the thought about the location of the cells and adds the second part of the capillary function (taking away waste). This fits perfectly after Q. So, S follows Q, giving us PRQS.

Verifying the Sequence PRQS

Let's read the sentence formed by combining the parts in the order PRQS:

"the function of the capillaries is to take nutrients, oxygen and other material to all the cells in the body and to take away their waste material."

This sentence is grammatically correct and clearly explains the primary role of capillaries in transporting substances to and from body cells.

Evaluating Other Options

Let's briefly look at why other options are incorrect:

  • RPQS: Starts with "is to take nutrients, oxygen..." which doesn't make sense as the beginning of the sentence.
  • SPQR: Starts with "the body and to take away their waste material..." which is not a logical beginning for a sentence about the function of capillaries.
  • QRPS: Starts with "and other material to all the cells in..." which is also an incomplete thought to start a sentence.

Therefore, the sequence PRQS is the only one that forms a coherent and meaningful sentence.

Conclusion on the Correct Arrangement

Based on the logical flow and grammatical structure, the correct arrangement of the jumbled parts is PRQS.

Revision Table: Sentence Rearrangement Strategy

Step Action How it Helps
1 Read all parts (P, Q, R, S) carefully. Understand the individual fragments.
2 Look for a starting part (usually a subject or introductory phrase). Identifies the potential beginning of the sentence.
3 Look for connecting words or phrases between parts. Helps link one part to the next logically.
4 Consider grammatical structure (subject-verb-object). Ensures the sentence is structurally sound.
5 Read the complete sentence formed by the sequence. Verifies if it makes sense and is grammatically correct.

Additional Information: Capillaries and Their Function

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body. They are so narrow that red blood cells often pass through them in single file. Their primary function is to facilitate the exchange of substances between the blood and the body's tissues. This exchange includes:

  • Delivering oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other essential materials from the blood to the cells.
  • Collecting carbon dioxide, waste products, and other byproducts from the cells and transporting them back to the blood for elimination.

This vital exchange happens across the thin walls of the capillaries, ensuring that every cell in the body receives what it needs and waste is removed.

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