Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful and grammatically correct paragraph:
P: She examined the old manuscript closely, observing the fading ink.
Q: After that, she turned the fragile pages carefully so as not to break them any more.
R: With a long history filled with tales, the book has been handed down through the centuries.
S: Before starting the restoration procedure, she got the equipment and supplies she would need ready.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The sentences should be ordered as follows to form a logical paragraph:
R introduces the subject, a historical book.
S describes the initial action taken before restoration: getting supplies ready.
P follows, detailing the next step in the process: examining the manuscript.
Q concludes the sequence with the final action: carefully turning the pages.
The correct sequence is RSPQ.