Question

The first and last sentences of the paragraph are numbered 1 to 6. The remaining sentences are P, Q, R, and S. These four sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. A dog stole a piece of meat from a butcher's shop.
P. He barked in anger.
Q. He ran to the jungle with the piece of meat.
R. He saw his reflection in the water.
S. He crossed a river on the way.
6. He lost his piece of meat.

• A. QPSR
• B. QSRP
• C. QPRS
• D. SRPQ

Answer 1

The correct option is B QSRP

Sentence Q follows 1 because it mentions the dog's next action, after stealing the piece of meat. His immediate action after 1 was to run into the jungle. (When placed after each of the sentences R S and P, Q does not provide a complete meaning.)
Sentence S follows Q, as it mentions a third action of the dog, "on the way" suggests that he was on the run towards the jungle.
Sentence R follows S, "saw his reflection in the water" is an action that must've taken place while he crossed the river.
Sentence P follows R; "he barked in anger" is a reaction to having seen "his reflection". Also, the immediate result of the reaction is mentioned in 6 : lost his piece of meat.
Hence, the events happened in this sequence: stole the meat, ran to the jungle, crossed a river, saw his reflection in it, barked in anger, and lost the piece of meat. So, the sequence is: QSRP and option B is correct.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because they do not present the logical sequence as explained.