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: People think that poverty is a great curse and wealth is a source of happiness in life.
S6: All great men were born poor.
P: A life of poverty gives more genuine satisfaction than a life passed in affluence which encourages dependence on others.
Q: This is untrue.
R: Poor people are free from the evils which surround the rich.
S: They have sympathy for one another and are more self-reliant.

The proper sequence should be:

• A. PSQR
• B. QPRS
• C. SRQP
• D. RSPQ

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

QPRS

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 people think that poverty is a great curse and wealth is a source of happiness in life. Q begins to argue against S1. It says that the point introduced by S1 is untrue.

Q is followed by P: P provides support to Q's claim. It says that the life of poverty gives more genuine satisfaction than a life passed in affluence which encourages dependence on others.

P is followed by R: R further elaborates on P's point. It says that the poor are free from the evils which surround the rich.

R is followed by S: S continues R's point. It says in addition to being free from evil, they have sympathy for one another and are more self-reliant. S6 concludes by saying that all great men were born poor.

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