Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : Finnish specialists recommended a chewing
gum containing xylitol- a natural sweetener
present in birch, maple, corn and straw - to
be used several times a day by young children.
Q : Chewing gum is a new solution that may work
for parents whose children suffer from chronic
ear infections.
R : An experiment was conducted involving three
hundred and six children between two and six
years.
S : After Finnish studies showed that xylitol is
effective in preventing cavities, a team of
researchers decided to investigate its effects
on a very similar type of bacteria which causes
ear infections.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D Q P S R

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.

Q is the first in sequence: Q is the only phrase that introduces a new topic. It says that chewing gum might be a solution to ear infections.

Q is followed by P: P elaborates on the claim made by Q by saying Finnish specialists recommend a certain type of gum for this.

P is followed by S: S directly continues P's point by saying that the specialist made the recommendation after conducting studies.

S is followed by R: R gives an example of one of the studies mentioned in S. Hence, it has to come directly after S.

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