Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : and was at once convinced
Q : he sent a few copies of the book to well-known
poetry critics
R : Shaw read the first few lines of the volume
S : and awaited their reaction
T : that what he was reading was real poetry,

• A. RPTQS
• B. QSTPR
• C. RSPQT
• D. QPRST

Answer 1

The correct option is A RPTQS

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.

R is first in the sequence: It starts talking about a person named Shaw who reads the first few lines of a volume. All other phrases start with words that cannot be used to begin a sentence.

R is followed by P: P continues the sentence by telling us Shaw's reaction. It tells us that after reading the first few lines Shaw was 'convinced'.

P is followed by T: T is the direct continuation of P as it tells us what Shaw was convinced of. Shaw was convinced that the he was reading real poetry.

T is followed by Q: Q tells us what Shaw does after he is convinced of reading real poetry. He sent copies of the book to well-known critics.

Q is followed by S: S is a direct continuation of Q. It tells us what Shaw does after sending the copies. He waits for the critics' response.

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