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.

(P)Only if we worked hard (Q)the teacher warned us (R)that we would pass the test (S)for at least eight hours a day

The correct sequence should be

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Q-R-P-S

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

Q is first in the sequence: Q begins a topic. It says that the teacher warned the subjects.

Q is followed by R: R continues by telling us what the warning was. It says that the teacher warned them that they would pass the test only on a condition.

R is followed by P: P continues by telling us what this condition is. It says that they would pass the test only if they worked hard.

P is followed by S: S continues the condition. It says that they would pass only if they worked hard for at least eight hours a day.

Finally, the corrected sentence is 'The teacher warned us that we would pass the test only if we worked hard for at least eight hours a day'.

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