Question

The first and last sentences of the paragraph are numbered 1 to 6. The remaining sentences are P, Q, R, and S. These four sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. A wood-cutter was cutting a tree on a riverbank.
P. He knelt down and prayed.
Q. His axe slipped and fell into the water.
R. God Mercury appeared before him and asked about the matter.
S. He could not get it back as the river was very deep.
6. He dived into the water and came up with an axe of gold.
a)RPQS
b)RPSQ
c)QSRP
d)QSPR

Answer 1

Hint: The readers should be able to understand the topic or the story explained in the above sentences.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 The story begins with a woodcutter who is cutting a tree on a riverbank. Then in the last sentence of the paragraph, we know that God Mercury dived into the water and came up with an axe of gold.
Now, let’s look at the given options to complete the paragraph:
a)RPQS- God Mercury cannot appear before his prayer. This option expresses an illogical meaning. Hence, it is incorrect.
b)RPSQ- This option has the same errors as Option a. Hence, it is incorrect.
c)QSRP- This option has an error in the second half of its sentences. Hence, it is incorrect.
d)QSPR- This option expresses a complete meaning. Hence, it is correct.
The correct answer is Option ‘d’.

Note: Try to understand the topic explained in the paragraph and thereafter, eliminate the options that express an illogical meaning.