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.
are often rooted (p)
the causes (q)
of extreme poverty (r)
in the inequalities of social systems (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) "are often rooted"
- (Q) "the causes"
- (R) "of extreme poverty"
- (S) "in the inequalities of social systems"
- To form a coherent sentence:
- Starting with (Q) "the causes" as the subject.
- Follow with (R) "of extreme poverty" to explain what causes are.
- Use (P) "are often rooted" to describe the nature of these causes.
- End with (S) "in the inequalities of social systems" to specify where they are rooted.
- Correct sequence: QRPS
- Sentence: "The causes of extreme poverty are often rooted in the inequalities of social systems."
- Correct Answer: Option 1 - QRPS
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By: Parvesh Mehta