Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
P. The prices of cooking gas, pulses and vegetables have registered a sharp rise.
Q. In recent years the prices of essential commodities have gone up sharply.
R. The low-income groups and the salaried classes are the worst sufferers.
S. Living has become quite a costly affair these days.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. SRQP
- The first sentence is always independent and introduces the topic.
- The second sentence provides more information, followed by the third, and then the fourth sentence.
- The paragraph talks about how the prices of everyday items have gone up, making life more expensive. It's hitting low-income people the hardest.
Hence, the correct sequence would be SRQP.