Question

In the following question, a sentence is divided into four parts (P,Q,R,S). Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a meaningful sentence.
P: perfection is achieved, not when there
Q: is nothing more to add,
R: but when there is nothing
S: left to take away.

• A. PQRS
• B. PRQS
• C. PSRQ
• D. PRSQ

Hint:

Recognizing common sentence structures like contrasts ("not... but...", "either... or...") can be a quick way to solve rearrangement questions. The placement of conjunctions like "but" is a very strong clue.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Task
The task is to rearrange the four parts to form a well-known aphorism about perfection.

Step 2: Finding the Logical Flow


The sentence is built on a contrast structure: "not when X, but when Y".

Part P starts the sentence and introduces the first part of the contrast: "perfection is achieved, not when there".

Part Q completes this first clause (the 'X' part): "...is nothing more to add,". So, the sequence must start with P-Q.

Part R begins the second part of the contrast with the conjunction "but": "but when there is nothing". This is the 'Y' part.

Part S completes the second clause: "...left to take away." This logically follows R.


Step 3: Constructing the Final Sentence
The complete sentence reads: "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

Step 4: Final Answer
The sequence PQRS correctly forms the aphorism. Therefore, option (A) is the correct answer.