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 sorry state of affairs in the modern factories (P) / the Government of India (Q) / under the British was pro-capitalist (R) / though it took some half-hearted steps to mitigate (S) The Correct sequence should be:

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 sorry state of affairs in the modern factories (P) / the Government of India (Q) / under the British was pro-capitalist (R) / though it took some half-hearted steps to mitigate (S) The Correct sequence should be: Correct Answer QRSP

The correct answer is- 'QRSP.' Key Points 

  • By reading the question, it is clear that 'Q' will come first as we need a subject (The Government of India) to start our sentence.
  • R will follow next, as the preposition (under) shows the relationship between the nouns India and British.
  • P will follow S, as we need an object (the sorry state) to take the action of the verb (mitigate).
  • In this way, 'QRSP' will form a grammatically correct sentence.
  • Thus option 2 is the correct answer.

The correct sentence is: The Government of India under the British was pro-capitalist though it took some half-hearted steps to mitigate the sorry state of affairs in the modern factories. Important Points  

  • Some tips to solve the jumbled sentences:
    • Inspecting the theme and the construction of a sentence gives you an overview of the jumbled sentences and can help you identify the nouns, pronouns, subjects and all other parts of sentences.
    • Read all the options thoroughly. While the first and second one looks obvious it might so happen that the construction might be completely different as given in the last option.
    • Look for the Opening words like a noun.
    • Try relating the words given like yet, but, when, then, they, anyway, etc. This will give you a clearer idea of how the sentences can be rearranged.
    • Once you think you are done with arranging the statements correctly, re-read the entire sentence to ensure that it is logically and grammatically correct.

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