Question

Some parts of the sentence given below have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the options

in the middle of he stopped his speech to take a glass of water
P Q R S
Which one of the following is the correct sequence?

• A. Q-R-S-P
• B. Q-R-P-S
• C. Q-P-R-S
• D. P-Q-R-S

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Q-P-R-S

The first statement in the sequence should be the one that introduces a new topic. It must not be a continuation or extension of a topic.

Q is first in the sequence: It initiates a topic on 'he', the subject. All other phrases continue the discussion on the subject and thus, Q comes first. It says 'he stopped'.

Q is followed by P: P further adds that he stopped in the middle.

P is followed by R: R continues by telling us what he stopped in the middle of what. It says that he stopped in the middle of his speech.

R is followed by S: S tells us why he stopped. It says that he stopped in the middle of his speech to take a glass of water.

Finally, the correct line is 'He stopped in the middle of his speech to take a glass of water'.

Thus, the correct sequence is Q P R S. Hence, C is the correct option.