Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
P) once said
Q) a wise man
R) that action speaks
S) louder than words
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. QPRS.
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Q) "A wise man": This is the subject of the sentence, introducing the person who is making the statement.
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P) "once said": This is the verb (action) of the sentence, and it follows the subject.
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R) "that action speaks": This introduces the content of what the wise man said, forming the object of the verb "said." It's necessary to use "that" to introduce a reported speech or statement.
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S) "louder than words": This completes the idea introduced by "action speaks" and functions as a comparative phrase explaining how action is more significant than words.
Thus, the logically ordered sentence is:
"A wise man once said that action speaks louder than words."