Question

Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful and coherent sentence:
P: applying for masters in foreign universities
Q: due to better opportunities
R: is increasing significantly
S: the number of students

• A. SQPR
• B. PSQR
• C. SPRQ
• D. PRQS

Hint:

The head noun of "the number of students" is "the number" (singular).
This requires the singular verb "is increasing" (R), establishing the core grammatical backbone: S $\rightarrow$ R.
Inserting the modifying participle phrase P in between gives S $\rightarrow$ P $\rightarrow$ R.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Find the grammatical subject.
The number of students (S) is the main subject of the sentence. It takes a singular verb.
Step 2: Build the sentence logically.
Which students? Those applying for masters in foreign universities (P). What is happening to this number? It is increasing significantly (R). Why? Due to better opportunities (Q).
Step 3: Arrange in order.
The correct sequence is S + P + R + Q, forming: The number of students applying for masters in foreign universities is increasing significantly due to better opportunities.
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