Question

The following passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentence are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and choose the correct order from the options.

S1: It is important that we have a positive attitude and train our minds not to focus on negative thoughts.
S6: I sincerely believe that this can be done with practice and a positive attitude can become a good habit.

P: Negative thoughts attract whatever depresses and exhausts us.
Q: We have to take care to make the right choice even in our thoughts.
R: Positive thoughts attract that which is good.
S: We have to evaluate our attitudes consistently and ask ourselves just what is most important and constructive in any situation.
The proper sequence should be:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A P Q S R

The first statement in the sequence should be the one that best connects to S1. It should be a continuation or extension of S1.

P is first in the sequence: S1 says that it is important to have positive attitude and to train our minds not to focus on the negative. P tells us why we need to do so. It says that negative thoughts attract depression and exhausts us.

P is followed by Q: Q tells us how we can develop a positive attitude. It says that we must take care and make the right choice even in our thoughts.

Q is followed by S: S further adds to Q's point It says that we have to constantly evaluate ourselves and ask what is important and constructive.

S is followed by R: R tells us about positive thoughts. It says that these thoughts attract that which is good. S6 tells us that the subject believes that the above mentioned habit can be done with practice.

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