In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the 5 o'clock train.
P. Quickly, both got the luggage in and the train began to move.
Q. He drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.
R. However, Vinoo had a busy schedule on that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.
S. He rushed on to the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment.
6. Vinooheaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RQSP.
- As Fixed statement tells that vinoo has to leave at 5 o'clock and she left at 4:45 PM according to the statement R it should come after the fixed statement.
- "He left and reached the station" so statement Q will come after R.
- "After reaching station she rushed to the platform" so statement S will come after Q.
- Now P will be the last statement.
- Hence, we have an arrangement "RQSP".
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.