Question

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : Businesses often feel that since they have a lot of market muscle and such a dominant position, maintenance will be enough.
Q : IBM has also suffered from lower-priced clones when the mystique of computers was off and there was no longer a need for reassurance from the solidity of Big Blue.
R : IBM fell behind on the concept of "connectivity" and has suffered as a result.
S : In recent years, however, even mighty IBM found that market domination was not enough if you fall behind on concept.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A P S R Q

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.

P is first in the sequence: P initiates the topic of 'businesses feeling that if they have lot of market muscle and a dominant position, maintenance is enough'. Thus, it comes first. We can see, only option A has P as first.

P is followed by S: S compounds on the topic initiated by P. It says that even huge companies like IBM felt that way and fell behind on concept.

S is followed by R: R elaborates on the point made by S. It says IBM fell behind on concept of 'connectivity'. 'As a result' indicates that R happened after S.

R is followed by Q: Q ventures into another point. It says that IBM also suffered due to another reason. The word 'also' indicates that Q is giving an additional reason and not a first or primary reason. Thus, it must come after the main reason discussed in S and R.

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