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Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.
P : In his first inaugural address he concluded with an eloquent plea: "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country".
Q : John F. Kennedy, Democratic victor in the election of 1960, was at 43 the youngest man ever to win the Presidency.
R : On television, in a series of debates with opponent Richard Nixon, he appeared able, articulate and energetic.
S : In the campaign, he spoke of moving aggressively into the new decade, for "the New Frontier is here whether we seek it or not."
P : In his first inaugural address he concluded with an eloquent plea: "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country".
Q : John F. Kennedy, Democratic victor in the election of 1960, was at 43 the youngest man ever to win the Presidency.
R : On television, in a series of debates with opponent Richard Nixon, he appeared able, articulate and energetic.
S : In the campaign, he spoke of moving aggressively into the new decade, for "the New Frontier is here whether we seek it or not."
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Solution
The correct option is C Q R S P
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.Q is first in the sequence: It is the only phrase that introduces a new topic. It starts the discussion on John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Thus, only option B or D can be correct.Q is followed by R: Q could have been followed by either R or P. P is more of a concluding point than a discussing point. R continues the discussion started by Q. It discusses how he(Kennedy) outdid Nixon in the debates and thereby won presidency(as mentioned in Q).
R is followed by S: Q and R follow an anti-climactic sequence. S is thus, the logical follower of R as it talks about Kennedy's campaign that happened before the debates.
S is followed by P: P is the last remaining phrase. As mentioned earlier, it is a concluding statement. After discussing Kennedy's journey to becoming president, it concludes the discussion by talking about his inaugural speech.Thus, the correct sequence is Q R S P. Hence, B is the correct option.
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.
Q is first in the sequence: It is the only phrase that introduces a new topic. It starts the discussion on John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Thus, only option B or D can be correct.
Q is followed by R: Q could have been followed by either R or P. P is more of a concluding point than a discussing point. R continues the discussion started by Q. It discusses how he(Kennedy) outdid Nixon in the debates and thereby won presidency(as mentioned in Q).
R is followed by S: Q and R follow an anti-climactic sequence. S is thus, the logical follower of R as it talks about Kennedy's campaign that happened before the debates.
S is followed by P: P is the last remaining phrase. As mentioned earlier, it is a concluding statement. After discussing Kennedy's journey to becoming president, it concludes the discussion by talking about his inaugural speech.
Thus, the correct sequence is Q R S P. Hence, B is the correct option.
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