Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : You would be very surprised indeed to find it
hot.
Q : Cold, of course.
R : And yet that was what I found when I visited
North Island, the northern part of New Zealand
S : When you go bathing in a river or a pond, do
you expect the water to be hot or cold?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D S Q P R

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

S is first in the sequence: S begins the discussion by asking a question. It asks whether one expects the water to be hot or cold when they go to bathe in a river or pond.

S is followed by Q: Q answers the question asked by S. It says that one expects it to be cold.

Q is followed by P: P responds to the answer given in Q. It says that one would be surprised to find it hot and not cold as expected.

P is followed by R: R further adds to the claim made by P. It says that the subject indeed found the water to be hot when he/she visited North Island.

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