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 author advised
P: to write a letter to their
Q: the young people who
R: parents once a week
S: work at distant places

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The correct sequence is QSPR, which forms a grammatically sound and logical sentence.
The sentence starts with the subject and verb 'The author advised'.
Part Q ('the young people who') correctly functions as the direct object of the verb 'advised'.
Part S ('work at distant places') forms a relative clause that modifies 'young people'.
Part P ('to write a letter to their') is an infinitive phrase that explains the advice given.
Part R ('parents once a week') completes the infinitive phrase and the entire sentence.

Option B: The sequence QRSP creates the phrase '...the young people who parents once a week work...'. This is grammatically incorrect as the relative pronoun 'who' is not followed by a verb that agrees with it.
Option C: The sequence SQPR starts with 'The author advised work at distant places...'. The verb 'advised' cannot be directly followed by another verb 'work' in this manner.
Option D: The sequence RSPQ results in 'The author advised parents once a week work at distant places...'. This structure is awkward and grammatically incorrect.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sentence Rearrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is an English grammar question, strong language and communication skills are fundamental in nursing.
Nurses must be able to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct documentation in patient charts, reports, and care plans to ensure patient safety and effective team communication.
What if? If a nurse's documentation was jumbled and illogical, it could lead to misinterpretation of a patient's condition, medication errors, or incorrect procedures, posing a significant risk to patient safety.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the fixed opening part of the sentence: 'The author advised'.
Next, analyze the four parts (P, Q, R, S) to understand their individual meaning and grammatical function.
Look for the part that logically and grammatically follows the opening phrase. The verb 'advised' needs an object, which is provided by part Q ('the young people who').
Identify connecting words. The relative pronoun 'who' in Q needs a clause to describe the people, which is provided by S ('work at distant places').
Continue to build the sentence by finding the next logical connection. The advice itself is introduced by the infinitive in P ('to write...').
Finally, check if the chosen sequence (QSPR) forms a complete and meaningful sentence. Test the other options to confirm they are incorrect.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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