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.

Even today (P)many superstitions exist (Q)by a great many people (R)and are believed in (S)among the most civilized nations

The correct sequence should be

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A S-P-R-Q

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.

S is first in the sequence: S connects best with the first line. Thus, it becomes 'even today among the most civilized nations'.

S is followed by P: P tells us what happens among most civilized nations. It says that among most civilized nations many superstitions exist.

P is followed by R: R continues by telling us that these superstitions are believed in.

R is followed by Q: Q continues by telling us who believe in them .It says that these superstitions exist and are believed in by a great many people.

Finally, the correct sentence is 'Even today among the most civilized nations many superstitions exist and are believed in by a great many people'.

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