Rearrange the parts in correct order to make meaningful sentence.

A. most popular play in India

B the writer’s

C. has always been

D. Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’

Correct option is C

The correct option is (c) DCBA.

Explanation (Step-by-step):

• Step 1: Identify the subject of the sentence.
D “Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’” is the main subject, so it should come first.

• Step 2: Identify the main verb/predicate part that completes the subject.
C “has always been” is the verb phrase (present perfect form) that must follow the subject.

• Step 3: Place the possessive phrase correctly.
B “the writer’s” is possessive and should appear before the noun phrase it modifies.

• Step 4: Complete the sentence with the complement/object phrase.
A “most popular play in India” completes the meaning and ends the sentence naturally.

Correct sentence formed:

• Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’ has always been the writer’s most popular play in India.

Why other options are incorrect:

• (a) ABCD – Begins with an incomplete phrase; lacks subject at the start.
• (b) BCDA – Starts with “the writer’s”, which is incomplete without a noun and a clear subject.
• (d) CDBA – Starts with a verb phrase “has always been” without a subject, which is grammatically incorrect.

So the correct answer is (c)