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. Plastic containers are being used more and more to packaged soft drinks, milk, oil, fruit juices, ketchup, etc.
P. Most people think that this is the right thing to do, as it is economical.
Q. Plastic containers are cheap and light.

R. It is easier to transport materials packaged in them than in glass bottles.
S. They also involve the least transport costs.
S6. Yet as plastics do not decompose by bacteria or naturally in the air, they are a big threat to the environment.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

P Q S R

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

P is first in the sequence: S1 says that plastic containers are being used more and more for packaging. P adds to the statement by saying that people think that it is the right thing to do, as it is economical.

P is followed by Q: Q starts to support P's point. It says that plastic containers are cheap and light.

Q is followed by S: S further adds a point in P's support. It says that they also involve less transport cost. The word 'also' indicates that S comes after Q.

S is followed by R: R provides support to S' claim. It says that it is easier to transport materials packed in plastic than in glass bottles. S6 says that despite all the above advantages, plastic does not decompose and thus, is a big threat to the environment.

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