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.
Books have always been a source of knowledge. P: They allow us to travel across time and space, Q: We learn about different cultures and civilizations. R: Stories in books fuel our imagination. S: From science to art, books cover every field. 6. Therefore, reading must be encouraged in youth.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct order of the sentences is SQPR.
Logical Sequence:
Sentence 1: "Books have always been a source of knowledge." (Introduces the main theme: books and knowledge).
Part S: "From science to art, books cover every field." (Directly elaborates on "source of knowledge" by showing the breadth of fields covered).
Part Q: "We learn about different cultures and civilizations." (Moves from general fields to specific areas of learning).
Part P: "They allow us to travel across time and space." (Explains how we learn about those civilizations, serving as a bridge between factual learning and imagination).
Part R: "Stories in books fuel our imagination." (Transitions from learning to the creative aspect of reading).
Sentence 6: "Therefore, reading must be encouraged in youth." (Concluding statement based on the benefits listed).