Question

There are five sentences marked as I, II, III, IV, and V. The position of I is fixed as the first sentence of the passage. Choose one of the four alternatives given below as the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.

• A. II - III - IV - V
• B. III - IV - V - II
• C. IV - III - V - II
• D. V - IV - III - II

Hint:

When arranging sentences, consider the chronological order of events or the natural flow of the narrative.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

We are given five sentences and are asked to find the most logical sequence of these sentences. The sentences are about the Titanic disaster, and the order should reflect the timeline of events. Let’s examine each option: Sentence I: "S.S. Titanic was so superior to anything else on the seas that it was dubbed unsinkable."
This sentence establishes the context and should be the first in the sequence.
Sentence II: "Panic increased the number of casualties as people jumped into the icy waters or fought to board the life boats."
This describes the chaos during the disaster and should come later in the sequence.
Sentence III: "Because the luxury liner was travelling so fast, it was impossible to avoid the ghostly looking iceberg."
This sentence explains why the disaster happened and should logically come after the introduction.
Sentence IV: "It was only two days at sea and more than halfway between England and its New York destination."
This sets the scene of the ships location and the timing of the disaster. It should come right after the introduction.
Sentence V: "An unextinguished fire also contributed to the ships submersion."
This sentence provides an additional factor contributing to the disaster and should come after discussing the cause.
Thus, the most logical sequence is: IV - III - V - II.