In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6,
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The position of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the four options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.
S1. While teaching in the classroom, our teacher suddenly fainted.
P. The headmaster soon joined us and spoke to them in a soft voice.
Q. He was told that the patient needed complete rest for a month.
R. He was at once taken to the hospital.
S. The doctors examined him with serious faces.
S6. The headmaster at once sanctioned his leave.
A. PQRS
B. SPQR
C. QPSR
D. RSPQ
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Right Answer is: D
SOLUTION
The correct solution is option 4 i.e. RSPQ.
Explanation
- Sentence S1 is the first sentence in the arrangement as given. It introduces the term 'Our teacher'.
- In S1, the teacher fainted so he must be taken to the hospital. So, sentence R follows S1.
- On reaching the hospital, there were doctors who examined him. So, sentence S follows R.
- In the remaining sentences Q and P, Q starts with 'he' which refers to a person mentioned in the previous sentence. So, P which introduces 'The headmaster' must come before Q. So, P follows S and Q follows P.
- In the end, sentence S6 is the last sentence.
Thus, the correct arrangement would be RSPQ.
