In each of these questions, a disarranged sentence is given in which words or…
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In each of these questions, a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases lettered p, q, r and s. You are to arrange to form a meaningful sentence
To the limits of the human faculties(s)l should have preferred a society (q)which had an extent proportionate (r)lf I had had to make choice of the place of my birth. (p)
- A.
qrsp
- B.
qprs
- C.
rspq
- D.
pqrs
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Correct answer: D
Explanation:
The coherent sentence formed by the phrases is:
If I had had to make a choice of the place of my birth, I should have preferred a society which had an extent proportionate to the limits of the human faculties.
Step 1: The conditional phrase "If I had had to make a choice of the place of my birth" introduces the hypothetical situation and must come first.
Step 2: Follow with the main clause "I should have preferred a society," which states the speaker's preference under that condition.
Step 3: Attach the relative clause "which had an extent proportionate" immediately after "society" so it correctly modifies that noun.
Step 4: Complete the modifier with "to the limits of the human faculties," which finishes the idea of proportion.
Therefore the correct arrangement places the conditional clause first, then the main clause, then the relative clause and its completion, producing the sentence given above.