Rearrange the sentences into a logical paragraph: (P) He therefore decided to walk. (Q) Ravi missed the morning bus. (R) The next bus was an hour away. (S) He reached the office just in time.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. QRPS
- Step 1: First he missed the bus, then the next one was late, so he walked, and arrived in time. Answer: QRPS. Why not the others: QPRS, RQPS and QRSP don't fit.
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