Home » mcq » Competitive english » Ordering of sentences » S1: But how does a new word get into the dictionary? P : When a new dictionary is being edited, a lexicographer collects all the alphabetically arranged citation slips for a particular word. Q : The dictionary makers notice it and make a note of it on a citation slip. R : The moment new word is coined, it usually enter the spoken language. S : The word then passes from the realm of hearing to the realm of writing. S6: He sorts them according to their grammatical function, and carefully writes a definition. The Proper sequence should be: A. PQRS B. PRSQ C. RQPS D. RSQP
PQRS
PRSQ
RQPS
RSQP
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The correct answer is: A. PQRS
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- PQRS is the correct sequence because it follows the natural progression of how a new word gets into the dictionary. First, a new word is coined and enters the spoken language. Then, it is noticed by dictionary makers and a citation slip is made for it. Finally, the word is sorted and defined 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/>
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by a lexicographer.
PRSQ is incorrect because it puts the definition of the word before the citation slip is made. This is not the correct order of events.
RQPS is incorrect because it puts the sorting of the word before the definition is written. This is not the correct order of events.
RSQP is incorrect because it puts the making of the citation slip before the word enters the spoken language. This is not the correct order of events.