Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
P. that a glance from the window seemed simply to prove
Q. with such dignity of motion
R. the great Pullman was whirling onward
S. that the plains of Texas were pouring eastward
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. RQPS.
R (The great Pullman was whirling onward): Establishes the subject and action.
Q (with such dignity of motion): Adds a descriptive element to how the Pullman was moving.
P (that a glance from the window seemed simply to prove): Introduces the perception or consequence of the previous action and description.
S (that the plains of Texas were pouring eastward): Completes the perception or proof, providing a vivid image of the scene.
Combining these parts in the identified order forms a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence:
"The great Pullman was whirling onward with such dignity of motion that a glance from the window seemed simply to prove that the plains of Texas were pouring eastward."
This arrangement ensures the sentence flows logically, building a vivid picture of the scene and the impression it creates.