Question

The following six sentences form a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are given. Choose the order in which the four sentences (PQRS) should be placed to complete the paragraph:

S1. Progress and success are attained in slow degrees.
P. But slow progress makes us grow impatient, disheartened and discouraged.
Q. The general tendency is to find fault with the system.
R. It is for this reason that people condemn and criticise the government.
S. People expect miracles and nothing short of a magical transformation can convince them.
S6. However, we must realise the truth that perfection is attained in slow proportions to the amount of labour put in by us.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A P S Q 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 progress and success are attained in slow degrees. P goes on to says that, despite this fact, slow progress make us grow impatient.

P is followed by S: S continues P's point. It says that because of this impatience people expect miracles and only a magical transformation can convince them.

S is followed by Q: Q tells us what happens because of S. It says that since the people expecting miracles do not get one, it is their general tendency to find a fault in the system.

Q is followed by R: R elaborates on S' point. It says that due to this tendency, the people condemn and criticise the government. S6 adds a condition after R. It says that the people, however, must realise the truth that perfection is attained in slow proportions to the amount of labour they put in.

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