Rearrange the following sentence parts to form a meaningful and grammatically correct paragraph:
P. A hiss of air and a flat tire ended his road trip suddenly.
Q. He raised the car, his wrench already loosening lug nuts with a squeak.
R. With a grunt, he replaced the worn tire with the tiny spare, a stopgap measure.
S. A few minutes later, the vehicle was back on the road, ready to proceed.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct sequence is P, Q, R, S, which forms a logical narrative flow:
P introduces the problem: a flat tire ends a road trip.
Q describes the immediate action taken to address the problem: raising the car and loosening lug nuts.
R details the solution: replacing the worn tire with a spare.
S concludes the sequence: the car is back on the road shortly after the repair.