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.

(P)as the marketing and distribution of drugs (Q)to eradicate the menace of drug addiction (R)it has become increasingly problematic (S)generates huge illegal profits.

The correct sequence should be

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

Answer 1

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

The first statement in the sequence should be the one that introduces a new topic. It must not be a continuation or extension of a topic.

P is first in the sequence: P starts a topic about the marketing and distribution of drugs. It is the only phrase that introduces a topic and the other statements discuss this very topic, thus, P is first.

P is followed by S: S continues b saying that the marketing and distribution of drugs mentioned in P generates huge illegal profits.

S is followed by R: R continues S' point. It says that as the activity generates huge profits it has become increasingly problematic to do something.

R is followed by Q: Q tells us what that something is. It says that it has become increasingly problematic to eradicate the menace of drug addiction.

Finally, the correct sentence is 'As the marketing and distribution of drugs generates huge illegal profits it has become increasingly problematic to eradicate the menace of drug addiction'.

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