Question

Identify the correct sequence of the given phrases, which can make a meaningful sentence-
P- food
Q- the dining table
R- there was
S- lying on
A) PQRS
B) SRQP
C) RPSQ
D) QSPR

Answer 1

Hint: We follow the Subject- Verb- Object (SVO) structure while forming a sentence. We can also place an adverb before the subject to indicate the position or to modify the action performed by the subject.

Complete answer:
As given in the hint, we use adverbs to modify verbs and their actions.
In the given question- ‘Food’ is the subject, while ‘there was’ is an adverbial phrase that is used to describe the verb or the noun. ‘The dining table’ is the object as it receives the action of the verb that is performed by the subject and ‘lying on’ is the verb phrase.
If we place the above-given words according to the SVO structure, we receive:
There was food lying on the dining table.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘PQRS’ is an inaccurate option as it does not form a meaningful sentence. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘SRQP’ is also an inaccurate option as it produces an incomplete meaning. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘RPSQ’ expresses a complete meaning and forms a logical sentence, while following the SVO structure. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option d- ‘QSPR’ does not form a meaningful sentence. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
So, the correct answer is “Option c”.

Note:
Keep in mind, we never place an adverb or an adverbial phrase between a verb and its object. We have placed the adverbial phrase at the beginning of the sentence to lay emphasis on it.