Direction: The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options each suggesting a sequence of the sentences. Identify the most appropriate option. S1 : Consider the potential effect of just a small increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature. S6 : If the sea level rose only a few feet, dozens of coastal cities would be destroyed and life would change utterly. P : Some deserts might anyway bloom. Q : But lands now fertile might turn to deserts, and many hot climates could become uninhabitable. R : A rise of only a few degrees could melt the polar ice caps and submerge the planet in a short time. S : Rainfall patterns would change. The correct sequence should be
RSPQ
Understanding Sentence Arrangement on Climate Change Effects
This question asks us to arrange four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, S) between a starting sentence (S1) and an ending sentence (S6) to form a coherent and logical paragraph about the potential effects of an increase in the Earth's atmospheric temperature.
Let's first look at the fixed sentences:
- S1: Consider the potential effect of just a small increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature. (Introduces the topic: effects of temperature rise).
- S6: If the sea level rose only a few feet, dozens of coastal cities would be destroyed and life would change utterly. (Describes a specific consequence of rising sea level, which is linked to melting ice).
Now let's examine the jumbled sentences:
- P: Some deserts might anyway bloom. (Describes a potential regional outcome).
- Q: But lands now fertile might turn to deserts, and many hot climates could become uninhabitable. (Describes contrasting, negative regional outcomes, introduced by "But").
- R: A rise of only a few degrees could melt the polar ice caps and submerge the planet in a short time. (Describes a dramatic global effect directly related to temperature rise).
- S: Rainfall patterns would change. (Describes another general climatic effect).
Finding Logical Connections for Sentence Order
We need to find a sequence that logically flows from S1 to S6.
- S1 introduces the topic of temperature increase effects. R describes a direct and dramatic effect of "a rise of only a few degrees" - melting ice caps and submerging the planet. This seems like a strong candidate to immediately follow S1 as a major potential consequence.
- S6 talks about the consequence of sea level rise (which results from melting ice caps mentioned in R). This confirms that S6 logically follows R or sentences describing effects leading to sea level rise. Since R directly mentions melting ice caps, placing R before S6 is logical.
- Given that S1 is followed by R, and S6 follows R (perhaps with other sentences in between), R is likely the first sentence among the jumbled P, Q, R, S.
- Now we have S1 → R → [S, P, Q] → S6. We need to arrange S, P, and Q.
- S describes changing rainfall patterns - a general climatic effect. P and Q describe specific regional outcomes related to land fertility and habitability.
- Q starts with "But", indicating a contrast. It describes negative outcomes (fertile lands turning to deserts, climates becoming uninhabitable). P describes a seemingly positive or different outcome (deserts blooming). The "But" in Q suggests it should follow P, contrasting the outcomes P describes. So, PQ forms a likely pair.
- Now we need to place S and the PQ pair after R and before S6. The effects R describes (melting ice caps, submerging the planet) are dramatic and global. S (rainfall patterns change) is another general climatic effect. P and Q (changes in deserts, fertile lands, climates) are more specific regional outcomes.
- Consider the sequence RSPQ:
- S1: Introduces temperature effect.
- R: Describes major global effect (ice melt, submerging).
- S: Describes another general climatic effect (rainfall change).
- P: Describes a specific regional outcome (deserts bloom).
- Q: Describes contrasting regional outcomes (fertile lands desert, climates uninhabitable), using "But" to connect to P.
- S6: Describes a specific consequence of R (sea level rise → flooded cities).
This sequence RSPQ creates a logical flow: general introduction → dramatic global effect → general climatic change → specific regional outcomes (contrast shown by P and Q) → specific consequence of the initial dramatic effect.
Evaluating the Order RSPQ
Let's read the complete paragraph with the RSPQ sequence:
S1: Consider the potential effect of just a small increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature.
R: A rise of only a few degrees could melt the polar ice caps and submerge the planet in a short time.
S: Rainfall patterns would change.
P: Some deserts might anyway bloom.
Q: But lands now fertile might turn to deserts, and many hot climates could become uninhabitable.
S6: If the sea level rose only a few feet, dozens of coastal cities would be destroyed and life would change utterly.
This sequence flows logically, discussing a major global impact (R), other climatic changes (S), and specific regional effects (P and Q, linked by contrast), culminating in a detailed consequence of the global impact mentioned in R (S6). The transition from P to Q using "But" is smooth.
Reviewing Other Options
- SQPR: S1 → S → Q → P → R → S6. Starting with S (rainfall change) is less impactful than R. Placing R (ice melt, submerging) just before S6 (sea level rise consequence) works, but the flow of S-Q-P before R doesn't seem as logical as RSPQ. The "But" in Q doesn't have a suitable preceding sentence for contrast here.
- RQSP: S1 → R → Q → S → P → S6. R followed by Q (fertile lands turn to desert) then S (rainfall change) then P (deserts bloom). While R starts well, the QS flow isn't as clear as the PQ link found earlier, and placing P at the end feels disconnected before S6.
- QRSP: S1 → Q → R → S → P → S6. Starting with Q (negative regional changes) feels abrupt after S1. Placing R (ice melt, submerging) after Q breaks the flow.
Based on the logical connections and overall coherence, the sequence RSPQ is the most appropriate.
| Sentence | Content | Role in Paragraph |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Small temperature increase effect. | Introduction |
| R | Ice melt, planet submerging. | Major global effect following S1. |
| S | Rainfall patterns change. | Another general climatic effect. |
| P | Deserts bloom. | Specific regional outcome. |
| Q | Fertile lands desert, climates uninhabitable. | Contrasting regional outcome, linked to P by "But". |
| S6 | Sea level rise → flooded cities. | Specific consequence of R. |
The sequence RSPQ fits the narrative flow from introducing the potential effect, describing major global and general climatic changes, detailing specific regional impacts, and finally presenting a direct consequence of the initial major global change.
Revision Table: Analyzing Sentence Flow
| Position | Sentence | Flow Justification (RSPQ) |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Start | Sets up the topic: effects of temperature rise. |
| 1st jumbled | R | Presents a major, immediate effect (ice melt) that logically follows S1 and precedes S6. |
| 2nd jumbled | S | Introduces another significant climatic change (rainfall patterns). |
| 3rd jumbled | P | Presents a specific regional outcome, setting up a contrast. |
| 4th jumbled | Q | Presents a contrasting regional outcome using "But", logically following P. |
| S6 | End | Details a consequence directly resulting from the effect described in R (sea level rise from melting ice). |
Additional Information: Coherence in Paragraphs
Paragraph coherence is achieved when all sentences in a paragraph are logically connected and flow smoothly from one to the next. To achieve coherence, look for:
- Topic sentences: Often introduce the main idea of the paragraph (like S1).
- Logical order: Arrange ideas chronologically, spatially, or logically (e.g., cause and effect, general to specific, problem-solution). In this case, a cause-and-effect and general-to-specific flow is used.
- Transitions: Words or phrases (like "But" in Q) that link ideas between sentences or paragraphs.
- Repetition of key words or synonyms: Repeating or using synonyms for key terms helps maintain focus (e.g., "temperature increase," "rise of a few degrees").
- Pronoun reference: Using pronouns that clearly refer back to previously mentioned nouns.
Arranging jumbled sentences tests your ability to identify these connections and create a smooth, logical flow of ideas.
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Important Questions from Para Jumbles
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : cricket is a religion in India and
Q : most of the other sports suffer
R : due to the extra importance given to cricket as a game
S : it is known to all
Proper order is
A. PQSR
B. PSQR
C. QSPR
D. SPRQ
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : is mostly produced in rural farms
Q : India is a leading producer of
R : milk is the most important of them and
S : dairy products by volume
Proper order is
A. SRPQ
B. QSPR
C. QPSR
D. QSRP
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P: mostly decided by the market conditions
Q: Sometimes, a United States dollar is worth only 12 pesos in Mexico
R: the rates of exchange between them vary from time to time
S: and some other time it can be 100 pesos
Proper order is -
A. PRSQ
B. QPRS
C. QSRP
D. QSPR
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