Question

The given sentences form a paragraph. The first and last sentences are in order. Arrange the rest of the sentences (P, Q, R, S) in a logical sequence, thereby completing the paragraph:

S1: It is said that deep down people are alike.
P: However in the broadest sense we can say that people are all alike
Q: This statement is essentially false.
R: But the individual differences are far more illuminating.
S: For instance, it is true that all people have attitudes, likes and dislikes, feelings and similar attributes.
S6: People differ in intelligence, personality, emotional display, values, priorities and the like.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Q P S R

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

Q is first in the sequence: S1 states that it is said deep down all people are alike. Q makes a claim about this statement. It says that it is essentially false.

Q is followed by P: P adds a condition to Q's claim. It says that the statement might be true in a broader sense.

P is followed by S: S provides support to P's claim. It says that all people are alike in the sense that they all have attitudes, likes and dislikes, feelings and similar attributes.

S is followed by R: R adds a condition to S. It says that people are, however, different individually. S6 provides support to R. It says people are different in case of intelligence, personality, etc.

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