Question

Some parts of the sentence given below have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the options.

When I look back on my life (P)I find it hard to believe (Q)which has been eventful (R)despite what cynics say (S)that it is an illusion

The correct sequence should be

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Q-P-S-R

The first statement in the sequence should be the one that best connects with the first line. It must be a continuation or extension of the first line.

Q is first in the sequence: The first line says that the subject looks back on his life. Q continues this line by telling us what kind of life he looks back on. It says that the subject looks back on his life which has been eventful.

Q is followed by P: P continues Q's point. It tells us that when the subject looks back on his eventful life he finds something hard to believe.

P is followed by S: S continues by telling us what that something is. It says that the subject finds it hard to believe that it is an illusion

S is followed by R: R adds a point after S. It says that the subject finds it hard to believe that it is an illusion despite what the cynics say.

Finally, the corrected sentence is 'When I look back on my life which has been eventful I find it hard to believe that it is an illusion despite what cynics say'.

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