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: Superstitions exist throughout the world despite scientific advances.
Q: One cannot heed anybody’s sneezes if one has to be punctual on duty or ‘cannot miss a flight.
R: But the spread of science and education among the masses has certainly given rise to a significant number of persons who do not believe in these superstitions.
S: The compulsions of modern life have also caused some of the superstitions to fade out.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. PRSQ.
- Sentence P introduces us to the main theme of the passage that is superstition and how it still exists in the age of scientific advancement.
- Sentence R shall follow up next because it adds more detail about science, which was already mentioned by the previous line.
- Sentence S provides more details about the fall of superstitions. Emphasis of this point was laid down by the previous sentence and this one is adding more information to the same sense.
- Sentence Q can be treated as a conclusion because it provides a statement that seemingly criticizes the thing about supertitious beliefs.
This arrangement is correct because the narration occurs in a sequential manner, where the fluency and sense/meaning of the passage doesn't get hampered as it progresses.