Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful and grammatically correct paragraph:
P. Its expansive plains and rich soil, perfect for farming and grazing, drew them in.
Q. A surge of settlers started to go west over the American continent in the 19th century.
R. Their difficult voyage was motivated by the prospect of a fresh life and inexpensive land.
S. This large-scale migration permanently altered the region's culture and geography.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Q introduces the main topic: "A surge of settlers started to go west over the American continent in the 19th century."
R follows by explaining the motivation for this surge: "Their difficult voyage was motivated by the prospect of a fresh life and inexpensive land." The "their" directly refers back to the "settlers" mentioned in Q.
P provides more specific details about the land that motivated them: "Its expansive plains and rich soil, perfect for farming and grazing, drew them in." The "Its" refers to the land mentioned in R.
S concludes the paragraph by stating the consequence of this migration: "This large-scale migration permanently altered the region's culture and geography." "This large-scale migration" refers to the entire event described in the preceding sentences.