Question

Parts of a sentence are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence

(i) To the beach

(ii) They were driving

(iii) Stretching across the sky

(iv) When they saw a beautiful rainbow

• A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
• B. (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
• C. (ii), (i), (iv) (iii)
• D. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. (ii), (i), (iv) (iii)

This question tests your understanding of sentence structure and the logical flow of ideas. The goal is to arrange jumbled parts into a coherent and grammatically correct sentence.

Understanding Sentence Components:

• (i) To the beach: This phrase indicates a destination. It functions as a prepositional phrase of place.

• (ii) They were driving: This is the main clause, establishing the subject ('They') and the past continuous tense verb ('were driving'). It sets the scene for the action.

• (iii) Stretching across the sky: This is a participial phrase, modifying a noun. It describes something visually.

• (iv) When they saw a beautiful rainbow: This is a subordinate clause introduced by the conjunction 'When', indicating a point in time when an event occurred.

1. Start with the main action: The sentence should begin with what 'They' were doing. Thus, '(ii) They were driving' comes first.

2. Add the destination or context of the action: Where were they driving? '(i) To the beach' provides this context. So, the order becomes (ii), (i).

3. Introduce the point in time and the event: At what point during their drive did something significant happen? '(iv) When they saw a beautiful rainbow' fits perfectly here, connecting the ongoing action with a new event. The order is now (ii), (i), (iv).

4. Add descriptive detail: What was the rainbow like? '(iii) Stretching across the sky' describes the rainbow. This descriptive phrase should follow the mention of the rainbow. Thus, the final order is (ii), (i), (iv), (iii).