ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists 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 rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.
in the years following (P)
India achieved remarkable economic development (Q)
liberalization in the year 1991 (R)
the landmark reforms inaugurated via (S)
The correct sequence should be
This questions was previously asked in
2022 NDA -1 GAT
Explanation:
- Let's break down the jumbled parts:
- (P): "in the years following"
- (Q): "India achieved remarkable economic development"
- (R): "liberalization in the year 1991"
- (S): "the landmark reforms inaugurated via"
- Now, let's consider the correct sequence:
- QPSR should be the order:
- Q: Start with the subject, "India achieved remarkable economic development."
- P: Follow with the timeframe, "in the years following."
- S: Add context about what started the change, "the landmark reforms inaugurated via."
- R: End with the specific event or time, "liberalization in the year 1991."
- The sentence becomes: "India achieved remarkable economic development in the years following the landmark reforms inaugurated via liberalization in the year 1991."
- Your given answer and option 4: QPSR is indeed the correct arrangement.
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By: Parvesh Mehta