Question

Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful and coherent sentence:
P : to understand the truth
Q : the boy was trying
R : old man had said
S : of what the

• A. QPSR
• B. RQPS
• C. SQRP
• D. RPQS

Hint:

Look for dependent infinitives.
The verb ``trying'' (in Q) immediately demands an infinitive starting with ``to'' (in P), establishing the QP link instantly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the subject and main verb.
Q ("the boy was trying") contains the subject and main verb, so it begins the sentence.
Step 2: Build the infinitive phrase and relative clause.
P ("to understand the truth") follows as the infinitive complement of "trying." S ("of what the") introduces a relative clause specifying "the truth," and R ("old man had said") completes that clause.
Step 3: Confirm the order.
QPSR gives: "the boy was trying to understand the truth of what the old man had said." \[ \boxed{\text{QPSR}} \]