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.
Social media influences public opinion.
P: Posts can go viral within minutes.
Q: It helps in sharing views widely.
R: However, misinformation also spreads fast.
S: This can lead to confusion or panic.
6. So, digital literacy is essential today.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The logical order for the sentence parts is QPRS.
Logical Sequence:
1 (Fixed): "Social media influences public opinion."
Q: "It helps in sharing views widely." — This directly follows the opening statement by explaining how it influences public opinion.
P: "Posts can go viral within minutes." — This elaborates on the speed and scale of the "sharing" mentioned in part Q.
R: "However, misinformation also spreads fast." — The word "However" introduces a contrast to the speed of sharing, shifting the focus to negative impacts.
S: "This can lead to confusion or panic." — The pronoun "This" refers to the "misinformation" mentioned in part R, explaining its consequence.
6 (Fixed): "So, digital literacy is essential today." — This provides a logical conclusion based on the dangers of misinformation discussed in S.