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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P: It affords us a glimpse into acts, events, ideas, characters of the past, thus helping us to know more about those centuries gone by.

Q: It is almost as if such acts and ideas were to occur over and over again in different centuries though in a slightly different manner each time.

R: History is a record of past, especially in connection with human race.

S: When we trace history right from its beginning to the recent times, we cannot fail to notice that some events and characters have shown a repetitive quality.

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SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
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RPSQ

Understanding Sentence Rearrangement for History Concepts This question requires rearranging the given parts of a sentence (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent and logical statement about the subject of history. The goal is to find the correct sequence that makes the most sense. Analyzing the Sentence Parts Let's break down each part to understand its meaning and how it might fit into the overall sentence: * R: "History is a record of past, especially in connection with human race." * This sentence provides a fundamental definition of history. It establishes the main topic and is a suitable starting point for the rearranged sentence. * P: "It affords us a glimpse into acts, events, ideas, characters of the past, thus helping us to know more about those centuries gone by." * This part elaborates on what history (the "record" mentioned in R) offers. It explains the benefit or function of studying history. The pronoun "It" likely refers to history mentioned in R. * S: "When we trace history right from its beginning to the recent times, we cannot fail to notice that some events and characters have shown a repetitive quality." * This part introduces an observation about patterns within history. It talks about tracing history and noticing recurring themes or qualities. This seems like a progression from understanding what history is (R) and what it offers (P). * Q: "It is almost as if such acts and ideas were to occur over and over again in different centuries though in a slightly different manner each time." * This part further explains the "repetitive quality" mentioned in S. The pronoun "It" and the phrase "such acts and ideas" clearly link this part to the concept introduced in S. Determining the Correct Order To find the correct arrangement, we need to establish a logical flow: 1. Start with the definition: Part R clearly defines history, making it the logical starting point. * Sequence so far: R 2. Explain the function/benefit: Part P naturally follows R by explaining what the "record" of history provides – insights into the past. The pronoun "It" in P refers back to "History" in R. * Sequence so far: RP 3. Introduce an observation: Part S introduces a specific observation about history – the repetitive nature of events and characters. This is a natural progression after defining history and its scope. * Sequence so far: RPS 4. Elaborate on the observation: Part Q provides further detail and explanation for the "repetitive quality" mentioned in S. The phrase "such acts and ideas" connects directly to the patterns discussed in S. * Final Sequence: RPSQ Step-by-Step Rearrangement * Step 1: Begin with the definition of history. * 'R' ("History is a record of past, especially in connection with human race.") is the most logical start. * Step 2: Explain what this record provides. * 'P' ("It affords us a glimpse into acts, events, ideas, characters of the past...") follows naturally, explaining the value of the historical record. * Step 3: Introduce a pattern observed in history. * 'S' ("When we trace history... we cannot fail to notice that some events and characters have shown a repetitive quality.") introduces this observation after discussing the nature and benefits of history. * Step 4: Elaborate on the observed pattern. * 'Q' ("It is almost as if such acts and ideas were to occur over and over again...") provides the necessary explanation for the repetitive quality mentioned in S. Therefore, the correct order that forms a coherent sentence is **RPSQ**. Final Rearranged Sentence: History is a record of past, especially in connection with human race. It affords us a glimpse into acts, events, ideas, characters of the past, thus helping us to know more about those centuries gone by. When we trace history right from its beginning to the recent times, we cannot fail to notice that some events and characters have shown a repetitive quality. It is almost as if such acts and ideas were to occur over and over again in different centuries though in a slightly different manner each time.
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