Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement of the parts. You are required to select the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Teaching a child
P. since there are few
Q. is becoming difficult and expensive
R. open ponds around
S. how to swim
- ASQPR
- BQRSP
- CSRQP
- DPRQS
Explanation
S completes the gerund phrase - 'Teaching a child how to swim'. Q gives the main verb - 'is becoming difficult and expensive'. P introduces the reason - 'since there are few'. R completes it - 'open ponds around'. The subject must be complete before the verb 'is', fixing SQ first. Hence SQPR, option A, is correct.