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.

Some men were rarely successful but they tried bribing their guards
P Q R S
Which one of the following is the correct sequence?

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

Answer 1

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

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.

R is first in the sequence: R connects best with the first line. Thus, the line becomes 'Some men tried bribing'.

R is followed by S: S tells us who they tried bribing. It says that some men tried bribing their guards.

S is followed by Q: Q introduces a condition by saying 'but they'.

Q is followed by P: P concludes the sentence by saying that they tried bribing their guards but they were rarely successful.

Finally, the correct sentence is 'Some men tried bribing their guards but they were rarely successful'.

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