Question

The following six sentences come from a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are given. Choose the order in which the four sentences (PQRS) should appear to complete the paragraph.

S1 : Materially advertisements do us no good.
S6 : They have but one requirement that their intrusion should be conspicuous.
P : The advertisements treat closely on their heels and destroy its effect.
Q : Spiritually they are one of the worst avoidable evils.
R : Our buildings are covered with prints and pictures that distract and wear us.
S : Architects might give their designs dignity or the beauty of pattern.

Select the correct sequence.

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

Answer 1

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

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

Q is first in the sequence: S1 says that materially advertisements do us no good. Q further adds to S1 that they are one of the worst avoidable evils.

Q is followed by R: R starts to support Q's claim. It says that our buildings are covered with prints and pictures that distract and wear us.

R is followed by S: S continues R's point. It says that the Architects of these buildings might give their designs dignity or the beauty of pattern.

S is followed by P: P directly continues after S by saying that the advertisements treat closely on their heels and destroy its effect. S6 adds that these advertisements have but one requirement that their intrusion should be conspicuous.

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