Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : the chief reason is that it is considered rude
to differ with them
Q : moreover, even agreeing with them completely
is not considered good manners
R : in England it is not easy to keep up
conversation with women in company;
S : nor can you ask them to give a reason for the
opinion they profess;
T : you are also afraid of imposing your views
upon them

• A. PSTQR
• B. RPSTQ
• C. PQRST
• D. RSTPQ

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

RSTPQ

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

R is the first in sequence: R starts a new topic. It claims that it is difficult to keep up conversation with women in England.

R is followed by S: S further adds to R's point by saying that one cannot even ask them to give a reason for their opinion. The words 'nor can you' indicate that it is a second point.

S is followed by T: T adds to the point made by S. It says that one is also afraid of imposing their views on the women.

T is followed by P: P provides the first reason for the points made in R, S and T. It says that the chief reason is that it is rude to differ with them. The word 'chief' tells us that it is the first reason

P is followed by Q: Q provides the second reason. It says that agreeing with the women is not good manners either. The word 'moreover' indicates that it is the second reason.

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