Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the…
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
P. He was a well-known figure in the scientific community for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Q. His research, however, was often ahead of its time, and it faced skepticism from many of his peers.
R. Over the years, his work gained acceptance, and he became one of the most respected physicists.
S. Initially, many dismissed his ideas as overly theoretical and impractical.
Answer: B. P Q S R — ConceptA coherent paragraph develops one central idea through logical links such as introduction, contrast, elaboration, and conclusion. Pronouns, transition…
- A.
P S R Q
- B.
P Q S R
- C.
P R S Q
- D.
S P Q R
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Correct answer: B
Concept
A coherent paragraph develops one central idea through logical links such as introduction, contrast, elaboration, and conclusion.
Pronouns, transition words, and time markers help establish these links: an opening sentence introduces the subject, while later sentences refer back to it and advance the timeline.
Application
P introduces the physicist and his contribution to quantum mechanics, so it provides the subject required by the later pronouns ‘his’ and ‘he’.
Q follows P because ‘however’ contrasts his scientific standing with the skepticism that his advanced research received.
S develops that skepticism by explaining that, initially, many people dismissed his ideas as theoretical and impractical.
R closes the progression: ‘Over the years’ moves the timeline forward from initial dismissal to acceptance and respect.
Cross-check
The links P→Q and Q→S preserve reference and contrast, while the time markers ‘Initially’ and ‘Over the years’ require S before R. Therefore, the coherent order is P Q S R.