Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest of the passage is split into 4 parts labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. He could not rise. P. All at once, in the distance, he heard an elephant trumpet. Q. He tried with all his might, but to no use. R. It scared him to death and the next moment, he was on his feet. S. He stepped into the river.
  2. It was colder than usual.

  1. PQSR

  2. PRQS

  3. QPRS

  4. QPSR

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This order makes sense. In 1, “could not rise” is followed by another negative sentence, “tried…but no use”. “it” in R refers to “elephant trumpet” in P. Thus, we get PR link. “It was colder” in 6 refers to “river” in S.