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Correct option: B — 4 → 1 → 2 → 3

4 → 1 → 2 → 3 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it states the initial situation, i.e. John had already reached the bus stop and was about to miss his ride. And, sentence 1 states that John realized he had forgotten his wallet at home. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 2 states that he hurried back to grab it before leaving for work, & sentence 3 concludes the story by mentioning that he thankfully found it on the kitchen counter. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 1 → 2 → 3 → 4

1 → 2 → 3 → 4 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the initial action by stating that the team practiced daily for the competition. And, sentence 2 describes the challenge faced during the competition, i.e. the match was tough and required full focus. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 3 states that their hard work showed results & sentence 4 concludes the parajumble by mentioning that they won the trophy with great pride. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — QSRP

QSRP The given sentence starts with part Q as it contains the subject of the sentence, i.e. ‘Several offices’. And, part S contains the verb ‘closed’ and states that several offices remained closed. So, S will follow Q . Further, part R states the location of the offices that remained closed & part P states that reason for remaining closed. So, P will follow R. Hence, QSRP is the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — PQRS

PQRS The given sentence starts with the subject “the principal”, which is given in part P. Part Q contains the main verb phrase “addressed the students”. So, Q will follow P. Part R states the place “in the assembly”. So, R will follow Q . Finally, part S completes the sentence by stating the purpose “about exam guidelines”. Hence, PQRS is the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — QSRP

QSRP The given sentence starts with part Q, which indicates the contrast between two situations. Part S contains the subject ‘the workers’. And, part R contains the main verb(continued) and its object(their work). So, R will follow S. Finally, part P completes the sentence by stating that the workers continued their work without proper safety gear. Hence, QSRP is the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 4 - 3 - 2- 1

4-3-2-1 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it introduces the situation by stating that passengers stood waiting on the crowded platform. And, sentence 3 states the reason for their waiting. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 2 states that an announcement informed them about a technical fault, & sentence 1 shows the reaction of the commuters, who started checking alternative routes on their phones. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 2. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 2 - 3 - 4 - 1

2-3-4-1 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea, i.e. he got a wristwatch. And, sentence 3 gives additional information about the wristwatch by mentioning that it was a gift from his father. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 4 states that he kept it carefully in its case, & sentence 1 describes his regular habit of checking it every evening. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: D — 4 - 1 - 3 - 2

4 → 1 → 3 → 2 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it talks about the conclusion of the event, i.e. the match ended after a tense finish. And, sentence 1 explains how the match ended by mentioning that the referee blew the final whistle. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 3 describes the immediate reaction of the spectators as the crowd erupted into loud cheers, & sentence 2 states the physical condition of the players who collapsed on the field in exhaustion. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: D — SQRP

SQRP The given sentence starts with the subject ‘the teacher’, which is in part S. Part Q contains the main verb ‘explained’, so Q will follow S. Further, part R contains the object(concept) of the verb and the adverb ‘clearly’. So, R will follow Q . Finally, part P completes the sentence by stating the receiver of the action ‘explained’. Hence, SQRP is the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — QRSP

QRSP The given sentence starts with part Q as it states the time of celebration. Part R contains the subject ‘the players’ & part S contains the main verb ‘celebrated’.. So, S will follow R. Finally, part P completes the sentence by talking about the enthusiasm of the players while celebrating their victory. Hence, QRSP is the correct sequence.