The correct arrangement of the words to form a coherent sentence is:
"Can I have the surname? - Certainly, Smith, S-M-I-T-H."
Let's break down the sentence and its correct arrangement:
Original: "Can/I/ have/ surname/? - Certainly surname/ Smith/ S-M-I-T-H/."
Correct Arrangement: "Can I have the surname? - Certainly, Smith, S-M-I-T-H."
"Can I have the surname?": This part is a question asking for permission to have a surname. It is properly structured with the subject ("I") followed by the auxiliary verb ("Can") and the main verb ("have").
"- Certainly": This is a response indicating approval or agreement. It is appropriately placed after the question.
"Smith": This is the surname being provided in response to the request. It follows the word "Certainly" and provides the information requested.
"S-M-I-T-H": This part spells out the letters of the surname "Smith" to ensure clarity and accuracy. It follows the surname "Smith" to provide the specific details of the spelling.
By arranging the words in this way, the sentence becomes clear, coherent, and grammatically correct.