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English question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

P. was laid with fruit
Q. the tree,
R. the branches of which
S. overhung the street,

The correct sequence should be

Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — QRSP
The correct sequence to assemble the segments is (B) QRSP.
The Completed Sentence
"The tree, (Q) the branches of which (R) overhung the street, (S) was laid with fruit (P)."

• Q (The tree,): This is the Main Subject of the sentence. The comma indicates a descriptive clause is about to follow.
• R (the branches of which): This is a Relative Clause modifying "The tree." It identifies which part of the tree we are discussing.
• S (overhung the street,): This provides the location/action of the branches. The closing comma signals the end of the parenthetical description.
• P (was laid with fruit): This is the Main Predicate that completes the statement about the subject ("The tree").
Correct Option: B

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JKSSB Patwari 2024

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject English
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