SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 172

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q172

Arrange the sentence parts:
(A) took care of (B) her younger brother (C) while their parents (D) were away 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct order for the sentence parts is ABCD, which forms the sentence: "She took care of her younger brother while their parents were away."

Logical Sequence:

(A) took care of: This is the main verb phrase of the sentence. In a standard English sentence, the action (verb) usually follows the subject.

(B) her younger brother: This is the direct object of the phrase "took care of," identifying who was being cared for.

(C) while their parents: This part introduces a subordinate clause using the conjunction "while," which sets the time or context for the action.

(D) were away: This completes the subordinate clause by providing the state of the parents.