Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.

P: Several factors like digestive disorders and
psychological disturbances have been said to
be causative factors.
Q: It seems to be hereditary and a majority of
sufferers are women
R: Certain foods like cheese or red wine have
also been found to trigger off an attack
S: The exact cause of a migraine is not known.
T: On the other hand physical overexertion,
fatigue, irregularities in dietary habits,
prolonged eye strain are common precipitating
factors.

• A. S Q P R T
• B. S P R T Q
• C. Q P R S T
• D. R S P Q T

Answer 1

The correct option is A S Q P R T

The first phrase of the sequence is the one that introduces a new topic. It should not be a continuation or extension of a topic.

S is first in the sequence: It is the only statement that introduces a topic. It starts a discussion about the causes of migraine.

S is followed by Q: Q is the only statement that can follow S. Other statements are linked to each other as they discuss the same topic. Since S says that causes of migraine are unknown, Q takes a guess that it might be caused by heredity.

Q is followed by P: P is an extension of the topic. It introduces certain factors that might cause migraines. Thus, P can be considered a continuation of Q.

P is followed by R: R is the direct continuation of P. It discusses more possible factors that may cause migraines. The words 'have also been known' tell us that R is adding factors to the list and thus has to follow P.

R is followed by T: T takes the discussion from possible factors to known factors. 'On the other hand' indicates that the other aspect of the discussion has already been discussed. Thus, T cannot come before other phrases.

Thus, the correct sequence is S Q P R T. Hence, A is the correct option.