Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
(O) as it was the last one of the evening
(P) the city bus was overcrowded
(Q) and this gave an opportunity
(R) to the pickpockets
(S) to try their skill

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct order of the given sentences.
Explanation of the sequence:
1. Start with (P): "The city bus was overcrowded" sets the context.
2. Follow with (O): "as it was the last one of the evening" provides the reason for overcrowding.
3. Continue with (Q): "and this gave an opportunity" links to the action.
4. Follow with (R): "to the pickpockets" explains who benefited.
5. End with (S): "to try their skill" completes the idea.
Final Sentence:
"The city bus was overcrowded as it was the last one of the evening, and this gave an opportunity to the pickpockets to try their skill."