Question

Directions: In the following question, different parts of a sentence/passage have been jumbled. Choose the option that represents the best sequence to make the sentence/passage coherent and meaningful. Ignore punctuation marks.
P: Developed countries, including European economies and to a lesser extent
Q: Nevertheless, managed to maintain robust rates of economic growth
R: Developing countries have been affected as well, but they have
S: Japan, have been hit by the crisis in the US

• A. QRSP
• B. SRQP
• C. RSQP
• D. PSRQ
• E. QSPR

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The given question involves a jumbled sentence, which requires reordering to form a coherent and meaningful passage. Let us evaluate the options step-by-step:

1. Understanding the elements: We have four parts of a sentence labeled as P, Q, R, and S:
   • P: Developed countries, including European economies and to a lesser extent
   • Q: Nevertheless, managed to maintain robust rates of economic growth
   • R: Developing countries have been affected as well, but they have
   • S: Japan, have been hit by the crisis in the US
2. Identifying logical connections:
   • The sentence begins with P, which introduces "Developed countries," and sets a context.
   • P is followed by S, which completes the idea by specifying that these developed countries "have been hit by the crisis in the US."
   • After the impact on developed countries is established, we move to R, which shifts the focus to "Developing countries" that are also affected.
   • Finally, Q concludes by stating, "Nevertheless, managed to maintain robust rates of economic growth," referring back to the resilience of these countries despite the crises.
3. Conclusion: The best sequence to form a coherent and meaningful sentence is PSRQ. The option that represents this correct order is PSRQ, which reads: Developed countries, including European economies and to a lesser extent Japan, have been hit by the crisis in the US. Developing countries have been affected as well, but they have, nevertheless, managed to maintain robust rates of economic growth.

The correct answer is, therefore, the option: PSRQ.