The question below consists of a set of labelled sentence parts X, Y, and Z. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the parts to form a coherent and grammatically correct sentence beginning with "Three times this was".

Introduction / Context:
This question tests your ability to reorder jumbled sentence parts into a coherent and grammatically correct sentence. Such reorder or jumbled sentence questions appear frequently in competitive English tests to check understanding of logical sequence, connectors, and clause relationships.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The fixed beginning is: "Three times this was".
• The labelled parts are: X: only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder Y: shook with the noise, that can Z: repeated, and each time the earth
• We must choose an order among ZXY, YZX, ZYX, and YXZ.

Concept / Approach:
To form a coherent sentence, you must ensure that the grammatical structure matches normal English word order and that the clauses connect logically. The phrase "that can only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder" is a relative clause, so "that can" should come immediately before "only be compared." Also, "each time the earth shook with the noise" is a full clause that should appear before the relative clause describing the noise.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Start with the fixed phrase "Three times this was". Step 2: The word "repeated" in part Z continues smoothly: "Three times this was repeated, and each time the earth". Step 3: After "each time the earth," the next natural part is Y: "shook with the noise, that can". This gives "each time the earth shook with the noise, that can". Step 4: The relative clause must then be completed by X: "only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder." Step 5: Combining all, the sentence becomes: "Three times this was repeated, and each time the earth shook with the noise, that can only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder."

Verification / Alternative check:
Test the other orders mentally. For example, ZXY would give "repeated, and each time the earth only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder shook with the noise, that can," which is clearly ungrammatical. YZX would start "shook with the noise, that can repeated," which also fails grammatically. Only the sequence Z Y X maintains correct structure and meaning throughout.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• ZXY: Places "only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder" before "shook with the noise, that can," breaking the relative clause and producing a wrong word order.
• YZX: Starts directly with "shook with the noise," which cannot follow the given beginning smoothly.
• YXZ: Also disturbs the link between "that can" and "only be compared," disrupting the relative clause.

Common Pitfalls:
Students often focus only on meaning and ignore grammatical signals such as relative pronouns and conjunctions. Remember that words like "that can" usually introduce or lead into a relative clause that must be followed immediately by a verb phrase like "only be compared." Respecting such patterns makes it easier to choose the correct order.

Final Answer:
The most logical and grammatically correct order of the sentence parts is ZYX.