In the given question, a sentence is divided into different segments. The…
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In the given question, a sentence is divided into different segments. The first segment (S1) is fixed. Choose the most appropriate order from the options given which best rearranges the remaining segments to form a coherent sentence.
Segment | Text |
|---|---|
S1 | When the annual monsoon arrived earlier than predicted, |
P | their sowing schedules, hoping that |
Q | the sudden shift in rainfall patterns would not disrupt |
R | farmers across the region hurried to adjust |
S | the delicate balance required for a successful harvest |
Answer: C. RPQS — CONCEPTIn sentence rearrangement, connect segments through grammar and meaning rather than isolated keywords. After an introductory dependent clause, identify…
- A.
QRSP
- B.
RSPQ
- C.
RPQS
- D.
SRPQ
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Correct answer: C
CONCEPT
In sentence rearrangement, connect segments through grammar and meaning rather than isolated keywords.
After an introductory dependent clause, identify a complete main clause; then follow each verb, connector, or pronoun to the segment that completes it.
APPLICATION
The fixed opening beginning with “When” is an introductory dependent clause. Segment R supplies the main-clause subject “farmers across the region” and the predicate “hurried to adjust”. Therefore, R comes first.
The verb “adjust” needs an object. Segment P supplies “their sowing schedules” and then introduces the dependent idea with “hoping that”. Therefore, P follows R.
The connector “hoping that” must lead into a clause. Segment Q supplies its subject “the sudden shift in rainfall patterns” and the verb phrase “would not disrupt”. Therefore, Q follows P.
The transitive verb “disrupt” needs an object. Segment S supplies “the delicate balance required for a successful harvest”. Therefore, S follows Q.
CONTRAST
QRSP begins the main part with “the sudden shift”, leaving the introductory “When” clause without the expected main-clause completion.
RSPQ places “the delicate balance” immediately after “adjust”, after which “their sowing schedules” no longer fits the clause structure.
SRPQ begins with the noun phrase “the delicate balance” before the main-clause subject and verb, so the fixed opening does not connect coherently.
CROSS-CHECK
Reading the links in order gives R → P → Q → S: “farmers … hurried to adjust their sowing schedules, hoping that the sudden shift … would not disrupt the delicate balance …”. Every connector and verb now has the clause or object it requires.
Hence, the coherent order is RPQS.