The following question consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly. S1: The examination system must be regarded as the chief wrecker of young nerves. S6: If I become a Vice-Chancellor, my first act would be to abolish all examinations in my university. P: It makes me jump out of the bed, all in a sweat. Q: It does this by building up a tension, for a part of the year, all through one’s youth. R: And after four decades, the same nervousness sometimes recurs to me in nightmares. S: I remember the desperate nervousness that used to grip me from January to April every year. The correct sequence should be
Q S R P
This question requires us to arrange four jumbled sentences – P, Q, R, and S – into a logical sequence that connects the given starting sentence (S1) and ending sentence (S6). This process helps us understand the flow of ideas regarding the impact of the examination system.
Examination System's Impact on Young Nerves
The first sentence, S1, introduces the core argument: "The examination system must be regarded as the chief wrecker of young nerves." This sentence clearly establishes the topic, focusing on the damaging effect of examinations on the mental state of young people.
Explaining Tension Building Mechanism
To connect S1 to the subsequent ideas, we need a sentence that explains *how* the examination system causes this harm. Sentence Q fits perfectly: "It does this by building up a tension, for a part of the year, all through one’s youth." The pronoun "It" in Q directly refers to the "examination system" mentioned in S1. This sentence elaborates on the mechanism by which the system negatively affects nerves – by creating prolonged tension during formative years.
Recalling Past Nervousness Experiences
Following the explanation of tension building in Q, sentence S provides a personal and specific illustration: "I remember the desperate nervousness that used to grip me from January to April every year." This sentence grounds the general concept of tension in a concrete personal memory, detailing the specific period when this nervousness was most intense, typically coinciding with examination times.
Long-Term Recurrence of Nervousness
Sentence R continues the narrative by highlighting the lasting consequences: "And after four decades, the same nervousness sometimes recurs to me in nightmares." The introductory word "And" links this statement to the previously described nervousness. It emphasizes that the anxiety caused by the examination system isn't a temporary issue; it persists over many years, resurfacing even in nightmares, thus showcasing the deep and enduring psychological impact.
Nightmare Reactions and Sudden Awakenings
The sequence progresses with sentence P: "It makes me jump out of the bed, all in a sweat." This sentence describes a vivid, immediate reaction. Given that sentence R mentions nightmares, sentence P logically follows by detailing a common physical response associated with such distressing dreams – waking up suddenly in a state of panic and sweat. The "It" in this context refers to the disturbing nightmares or the intense anxiety they represent.
Connecting to the Final Statement
The order Q S R P constructs a coherent progression: the examination system causes tension (Q), leading to specific annual nervousness (S), which then persists over decades and recurs in nightmares (R), resulting in sudden, fearful awakenings (P). This detailed account of the severe and long-lasting negative effects powerfully supports the concluding statement, S6: "If I become a Vice-Chancellor, my first act would be to abolish all examinations in my university." The profound psychological toll described makes the desire to abolish examinations a logical and understandable outcome.
Final Sequence Confirmation
By linking the ideas sequentially – from the explanation of tension to personal memories, long-term effects, and immediate reactions – the arrangement Q S R P creates a cohesive and impactful narrative that strongly justifies the sentiment expressed in S6. This logical flow confirms that Q S R P is the correct sequence for the jumbled sentences.
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