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: Young boys and girls seem to have become inordinately addicted to these sites.
Q: The parents, teachers and the government must look into the problems being caused by these networking sites and must formulate a strategy either to curb or completely stop its fast growing negative influence on the minds of our youth.
R: Smart-phones, computers, social media, internet and networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become source of major distractions for students.
S: They are thoughtlessly and uselessly wasting their precious time on these sites.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e., RPSQ.
- Sentence R is the introductory statement as it states the topic of the paragraph i.e., Social media and smartphones being a major distraction for students.
- Sentence P is the second sentence as it states the fact that students are getting addicted to the sites, which, supports the first sentence.
- Sentence S is the third statement in sequence as it tells the bad effects of the addiction to social media.
- Sentence Q is the last sentence as it states about the steps that should be taken to stop the negative influence of social media and smartphones on the youth.