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. It is far better to live for a short while
P. contribution to the world
Q. and make some significant
R. that is just idled away
S. than spending a long life
S6. in gossiping and playing

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Q P 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.

Q is first in the sequence: S1 starts by saying that it is far better to live for a short while. Q connects the best with S1. The line becomes 'It is far better to live for a short while and make some significant'.

Q is followed by P: P directly continues Q. Thus we get 'make some significant contribution to the world'.

P is followed by S: S branches the discussion. It says It is better to live as mentioned above than to spend a long life.

S is followed by R: R and S6 directly continue S. It says that it is better to live a short while as mentioned above than spending a long life that is idled away in gossiping and playing.

Finally, the correct sentence is 'It is far better to live for a short while and make some significant contribution to the world than spending a long life that just idled away in gossiping and playing'.

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