SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 103

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q103

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.
P: If we spend the twenty-four hours that we have in a day in an efficient way we can be successful in completing the tasks and achieving our goals for the day.
Q: If we wish to succeed in achieving our short term and long term goals we need to manage our time effectively.
R: If we waste our time on vain activities we either get stressed out doing the tasks we need to do or fail to do what needs to be done.
S: We all have the same number of hours at our disposal each day.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e., SPRQ.

  • Sentence S is the opening sentence and is first in the sequence as it is an independent sentence.
  • Sentence P and R are a mandatory pair and are second and third sentence respectively. P states about efficient utilization of time and Q talk about the consequence of wastage of time.
  • Sentence Q is about proper management of tie and is the concluding statement.