The questions below consist of a set of labeled parts of a sentence. Out of four options given, select the most logical order of the parts which form a coherent sentence. The trademark law P : or trader an exclusive right Q : in the use of a mark to identify his R : grants the manufacturer S : goods and distinguish them from others

Appeared in: DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The correct sequence to form a coherent sentence is RPQS.
The sentence starts with the subject 'The trademark law'.
Part R provides the verb 'grants', logically following the subject.
Part P extends the object to include 'or trader' and introduces 'an exclusive right'.
Part Q specifies the purpose of the right, which is 'in the use of a mark'.
Part S concludes the sentence by explaining the function of the mark: to identify and distinguish goods.

Option A: Starting with P ('or trader...') creates a grammatical fragment at the beginning of the predicate, making the sentence illogical.
Option B: Starting with S ('goods and distinguish...') after the subject 'The trademark law' is grammatically incorrect as it lacks a verb to connect them.
Option C: Starting with Q ('in the use of a mark...') after the subject 'The trademark law' creates a prepositional phrase without a main verb, resulting in an incomplete sentence.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sentence Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, this type of logical reasoning is crucial for nurses in all aspects of communication.
Clear and logical sentence construction is vital for accurate patient charting, documentation, and handoff reports to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
What if the report said, 'Patient given medication for pain in the leg which was high'? The ambiguity could lead to errors. A logical sentence like 'Patient with high pain was given medication for the leg' is clear and safe.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the fixed part of the sentence and all the jumbled parts to get an idea of the overall topic.
Identify the subject of the sentence, which is 'The trademark law' in this case.
Look for the part that contains the main verb and logically follows the subject. Here, 'grants' in part R is the verb.
Once you have the starting pair (Subject + Verb), try to build the rest of the sentence by finding logical connections between the parts.
Check for conjunctions (like 'or' in P) or prepositions (like 'in' in Q) that link phrases together.
After forming a sequence, read the complete sentence to ensure it is grammatically correct and makes sense.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.