2016 · Q26
to give a definition (P) if I were (Q) I would begin (R) like this (S)
The proper sequence should be
EnglishOrdering of Words in a Sentence
- AQ P R S
- BP Q R S
- CS R Q P
- DR S P Q
Explanation
The only coherent assembly is Q P R S: 'If I were to give a definition, I would begin like this.' This is a second-conditional frame — Q ('if I were') must open, P ('to give a definition') completes the condition, R ('I would begin') gives the result, and S ('like this') closes it. Hence the answer is A.