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Para-jumble (sentence arrangement): Arrange P–Q–R–S to explain how a new word gets into the dictionary from collection to definition. 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 the usage and make a note of it on a citation slip." R = "The moment a new word is coined, it usually enters the spoken language." S = "The word then passes from the realm of hearing (speech) to the realm of writing." S6 = "He sorts the slips according to their grammatical function and carefully writes a definition." Between S1 and S6, place P–Q–R–S in the prescribed editorial sequence. Choose the correct sequence of P–Q–R–S that completes the paragraph.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: PQRS

Explanation:


Given data

  • P: Editorial stage—gather all citations for the word.
  • Q: Citations originate when makers notice usage.
  • R: Words first arise in speech.
  • S: Then they move into written usage.
  • S6: Editor classifies and defines.


Concept/Approach
The question emphasizes the editorial pipeline. We therefore begin at the lexicographer's task (P), then backfill how citation slips arise (Q), before grounding in the natural progression from speech (R) to writing (S), which culminates in S6.


Step-by-step reasoning
P → Q: Start at the dictionary-making context; explain where the slips come from. R → S: Track the linguistic path from spoken to written language that produces those slips.


Final Answer
PQRS

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