In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts-P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6.
Science fiction fuels technological imagination.
P: It inspires young minds to innovate.
Q: Many past inventions were once fictional ideas.
R: It encourages thinking beyond limits.
S: Stories often explore future societies.
6. Thus, sci-fi has real-world influence.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct logical order for the passage is QPRS.
Logical sequence:
Opening (1): "Science fiction fuels technological imagination." This introduces the core theme.
Part Q: "Many past inventions were once fictional ideas." This provides immediate historical evidence for the "imagination" mentioned in the opening.
Part P: "It inspires young minds to innovate." This connects the historical ideas (Q) to the people who turn them into reality.
Part R: "It encourages thinking beyond limits." This describes the mental process involved in the innovation mentioned in P.
Part S: "Stories often explore future societies." This expands on the scope of the genre beyond just gadgets, leading to the conclusion.
Conclusion (6): "Thus, sci-fi has real-world influence." This summarizes the impact discussed throughout the reordered parts.