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 correct answer is option (D):

PSRQ

The correct answer is PSRQ. Here's a breakdown of the reasoning:

The goal is to assemble the jumbled parts into a logical and grammatically sound sentence or passage. Analyzing each part helps determine the most coherent order.

* **P: Developed countries, including European economies and to a lesser extent** - This part acts as an introductory phrase, setting the scene by mentioning developed countries. The phrase "including..." suggests that a list or further elaboration will follow.

* **Q: Nevertheless, managed to maintain robust rates of economic growth** - The word "nevertheless" acts as a transition and suggests that the previous statement was potentially negative. This would likely refer to a difficulty or challenge that the developed countries have faced.

* **R: Developing countries have been affected as well, but they have** - This part directly contrasts with the prior statement. It indicates that developing countries are affected by a difficulty. "But they have..." sets up another statement about these countries.

* **S: Japan, have been hit by the crisis in the US** - This part likely elaborates on the challenge. The phrase "have been hit by the crisis in the US" suggests an external factor, and "Japan" begins this list, providing an example of a developed country facing some issue.

Considering the phrases and their transitions, the following order creates the most sense:

1. **P: Developed countries, including European economies and to a lesser extent** - Starts by identifying developed countries.
2. **S: Japan, have been hit by the crisis in the US** - This part provides the example of Japan being hit by a US crisis, making this the problem faced by the developed countries.
3. **R: Developing countries have been affected as well, but they have** - The sentence makes a good contrast between developing countries and developed ones.
4. **Q: Nevertheless, managed to maintain robust rates of economic growth** - This contradicts the crisis mentioned in (S) but would make sense because the developing countries still "managed" through the crisis.

Therefore, the only option that flows well is PSRQ. It shows the context and the contrasting information.