Question

S1: Science has given us powers fit for the gods.
S6: And we should remember that they are very stern masters.
P: For example, we do not know how to manage our machines.
Q: Yet we use them as small children.
R: But in practice, they have become man's masters.
S: Machines were made to be man's servants.
The proper sequence should be:
a- RQPS
b- PQRS
c- QPSR
d- QPRS

Answer 1

Hint: The first sentence we choose should be in continuation with S1 and form a cause-effect relationship. Also, focus on accurately bringing out the main idea expressed in given the statements.

Complete answer:
 As given in the hint, we know that S1 is highlighting the importance of Science in human lives. So, the next statement should correspond to the main idea displayed in S1.
1) Statement Q forms a cause-effect relationship with S1. Hence, it should be used in continuation of it.
2) Statement P further justifies the argument reflected in statement Q. Hence, it should be placed in continuation with statement S1 and Q.
3) Statement S explains the example stated in statement P.
4) Statement R is in continuation with S6 as both the statements share a similarity.
Hence, the correct sequence is QPSR.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘RQPS’ is an incorrect option because it forms an illogical result statement.
Option b- ‘PQRS’ is an incorrect option because it is grammatically inaccurate.
Option c- ‘QPSR’ is the correct option because it accurately reaffirms the main idea carried out in the statements.
Option d- ‘QPRS’ is an incorrect option because it produces illogical statements. The correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note:
Keep in mind, the first and last statement should correspond with all the other statements. Also, the sequence should make logical sense.