Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

  1. In the 1980s, skateboarding enjoyed an underground following. Skateboarders built their own ramps and half-pipes and began skating the urban environments, creating what became known as street style. P. Punk rock and baggy clothes became closely associated with young skaters. Q. Increased board size and improved truck constructions helped the new style thrive. R. It was during this time that a distinctive youth subculture began to develop around the sport. S. The daring and individualistic nature of street and vert skateboarding was spread through straight-to-video documentary films that found a large youth audience.
  2. The videos made stars of vert skaters - Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero - and street skaters - Natas Kaupas and Mark Gonzalez - among many others.

  1. PSQR

  2. RPQS

  3. QRPS

  4. PRSQ

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C Correct answer
Explanation

‘The new style’ in Q refers to ‘street style’ introduced in 1. R introduces ‘youth subculture’ referred in P as ‘young skaters’. Thus, we get the R-P link. ‘Video documentary films’ in S is connected to ‘the videos’ in 6.