Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. P. Biotechnology and genetic engineering are at the forefront of scientific innovation. Q. They offer solutions for medicine, agriculture and environmental sustainability. R. They enable the improvement of crop resilience and development of biofuels. S. They pave the way for gene therapy in which faulty genes are replaced with healthy ones.

1. A

   PQRS

2. B

   SQPR

3. C

   RSQP

4. D

   QRSP

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

• The sequence PQRS creates the most logical and coherent paragraph.
• Sentence P is the introductory sentence as it introduces the main topic: 'Biotechnology and genetic engineering'.
• Sentence Q naturally follows P, using the pronoun 'They' to refer to the topic and outlining the general fields of application.
• Sentences R and S provide specific examples that elaborate on the fields mentioned in sentence Q (agriculture, environment, and medicine).

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This sequence starts with sentence S, which begins with the pronoun 'They'. A paragraph cannot logically begin with a pronoun without first introducing the noun it refers to (the antecedent).
• Option C: This sequence starts with sentence R, which begins with the pronoun 'They'. The noun that 'They' refers to has not been established, making the opening illogical.
• Option D: This sequence starts with sentence Q, which begins with the pronoun 'They'. Without the introductory sentence P, the reader does not know what 'They' refers to.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: Prioritize focused assessment, early escalation, and real-time monitoring when managing Sentence Rearrangement in acute care settings.
• This question tests logical reasoning and language comprehension, which are essential skills for nurses to understand patient histories, medical records, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• While not a clinical topic, strong analytical skills are crucial for interpreting complex information and making sound judgments in a clinical setting.
• What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that PQRS no longer matched, reassess the option whose mechanism, classification, or indication now fits the revised presentation.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read all the sentences to get a general idea of the topic.
• Identify the introductory or topic sentence. This sentence usually introduces the main subject and can stand alone.
• Look for sentences that contain pronouns (like 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they'). These sentences must follow a sentence that contains the noun the pronoun refers to (the antecedent).
• Identify pairs or groups of sentences that logically connect. For example, a sentence stating a general idea might be followed by one giving a specific example.
• Evaluate the given options to see which one creates the most logical and grammatically correct paragraph from start to finish.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Sentence Rearrangement
• Stem keywords: Jumbled order, Arrange the sentences, Meaningful and coherent paragraph, Biotechnology, Genetic engineering
• Lead-in keywords: Arrange the sentences in the correct order

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