Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful and grammatically correct paragraph:
P. The last sculpture, a woman carved from one block of marble, had an expression of deep sorrow.
Q. For months, the sculptor had worked incessantly, hacking away at the rock.
R. She was motivated by a black-and-white photo of her grandmother taken during times of severe hardship.
S. The painting was a dedication, a gesture of honouring the memory and the resilience of the woman.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct sequence is:
R: She was motivated by a black-and-white photo of her grandmother taken during times of severe hardship. (Introduces the motivation)
Q: For months, the sculptor had worked incessantly, hacking away at the rock. (Describes the action taken)
P: The last sculpture, a woman carved from one block of marble, had an expression of deep sorrow. (Describes the final result of the work)
S: The painting was a dedication, a gesture of honouring the memory and the resilience of the woman. (Concludes with the purpose of the work)