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: No partner is expected to air the views of a particular group in public.
Q: The only requirement is that the coalition partners have to stick to a code of conduct.
R: Every coalition party has to own the responsibility for all government policies or actions.
S: Experience has now shown that a coalition government can run as smoothly as any single party government.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e. SQRP.
- Sentence S begins with an introduction to the passage, so that readers may understand it's regarding a coalition government.
- Sentence Q talks about only one requirement for such a government. This can be treated as the following point as it adds extra information to the on-going narrative.
- Sentence R adjoins details to the information provided by the previous statement, which is why it shall appear at third place.
- Sentence P talks about a restriction in this allied form of givernment. This can be treated as a conclusion because it starts a new point altogether, adding information as the narration progresses.
This arrangement provides a sequential order where the whole narrative proceeds with meaningful sense and the fluency of speech is maintained till the end.