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: They feel that during their time, young boys and girls were better behaved, more obedient, and had greater respect for their elders.
Q: Young people on the other hand, feel that they are capable enough to learn on their own rather than lean heavily on the older generation for any guidance.
R: The people belonging to the older generation always wonder as to what has gone wrong with the new generation.
S: They feel that a lack of respect for the old will ruin and spell disaster for the young.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. RPSQ.
- Sentence R provides the main theme/context of the passage, that is regarding the generational gap between old and young aged people.
- Sentence P gives the perspective of the older generation. As it moves the narrative ahead it shall appear at second place.
- Sentence S goes on to talk about the concerns of the older generation. As an addition of information to the previous statement it shall follow up next.
- Sentence Q moves on to talk about the perspective of the younger generation. As a shift in perspective this sentence shall follow up at next place.
This arrangement provides a sequential manner of narration , where the information gets added without losing the major sense/meaning of the passage as it progresses.