Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
(O) as it was the last one of the evening
(P) the city bus was overcrowded
(Q) and this gave an opportunity
(R) to the pickpockets
(S) to try their skill
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. POQRS.
Logical Flow:
- P introduces the main situation – the bus was overcrowded.
- O gives the reason – it was the last bus.
- Q shows the result – it gave an opportunity.
- R identifies who got the opportunity – the pickpockets.
- S tells what they did – tried their skill.
Correct Sequence: P → O → Q → R → S
Final sentence:
The city bus was overcrowded as it was the last one of the evening, and this gave an opportunity to the pickpockets to try their skill.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.