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Correct order: S-P-R-Q The events follow time order: waking up, hurrying, finding the bus gone ('Unfortunately'), and the result ('So'). In order: S. Asha woke up late on Monday morning. P. She quickly got ready and ran to the bus stop. R. Unfortunately, the bus had already left. Q. So she booked a cab to reach her office on time. Answer: SPRQ

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Correct order: P-R-S-Q The wish comes first, then comparing, then 'Finally' the order, and the delivery ('It arrived') comes last. In order: P. Ravi wanted to buy a new phone. R. He compared the prices on several websites. S. Finally, he ordered the cheapest one with good reviews. Q. It arrived at his home within two days. Answer: PRSQ

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Correct order: P-R-S-Q The passage moves from sunrise to noon to the return home; 'They' needs 'Farmers' before it. In order: P. The sun rose over the hills. R. Farmers began walking to their fields. S. By noon, the heat had become unbearable. Q. They returned home to rest under the trees. Answer: PRSQ

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Correct order: S-P-R-Q General fact, then habit, then a recent result, then the consequence ('now'). In order: S. Meena loves to read books. P. Every evening she visits the school library. R. Last month she finished ten novels. Q. Her teacher has now made her the library monitor. Answer: SPRQ

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Correct order: P-S-Q-R Introduce the topic, mention varieties, 'Each variety' follows 'varieties', and 'That is why' gives the conclusion. In order: P. Mango is called the king of fruits in India. S. It comes in many varieties, such as Alphonso and Dasheri. Q. Each variety has its own taste and aroma. R. That is why every region has its own favourite. Answer: PSQR

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Correct order: R-P-S-Q Time order: schedule, arrival, running, boarding. In order: R. The train to Pune was to leave at six. P. Rahul reached the platform at five minutes to six. S. He ran towards his coach as the whistle blew. Q. He jumped in just as the train began to move. Answer: RPSQ

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Correct order: P-R-Q-S The growth stages run in natural order: seed, sprout, plant, fruit. In order: P. A seed needs water and sunlight to grow. R. Once it sprouts, it develops roots and a small stem. Q. Slowly, the stem grows into a plant with leaves. S. In time, the plant bears flowers and fruits. Answer: PRQS

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Correct order: S-P-Q-R Announcement, grouping, 'Each group' (needs 'groups'), and the final result. In order: S. Our school organised a cleanliness drive last Sunday. P. Students were divided into small groups. Q. Each group was given a street to clean. R. By evening, the whole neighbourhood looked spotless. Answer: SPQR

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Correct order: Q-P-R-S Topic, benefit, contrast ('However'), conclusion ('Therefore'). In order: Q. Mobile phones have changed the way we live. P. We can now talk to anyone, anywhere, in seconds. R. However, too much use can harm our health. S. Therefore, we should use them wisely. Answer: QPRS

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Correct order: P-R-Q-S Fact, contrast ('Yet'), effect ('As a result'), recommendation ('therefore'). In order: P. Water is essential for all living beings. R. Yet many villages still lack clean drinking water. Q. As a result, people fall ill with water-borne diseases. S. The government must therefore provide safe water to every village. Answer: PRQS

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Correct order: P-S-Q-R The story follows time order; the wallet is discovered only at the counter, after picking vegetables. In order: P. Kabir went to the market to buy vegetables. S. He picked tomatoes, onions and potatoes. Q. At the counter, he realised he had left his wallet at home. R. He apologised to the shopkeeper and hurried back to fetch it. Answer: PSQR

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Correct order: S-Q-R-P 'Many of them' refers to children, and 'that dream' refers to playing for the national team. In order: S. Cricket is the most popular sport in India. Q. Children play it in streets and parks. R. Many of them dream of playing for the national team. P. Only a few, with hard work and talent, achieve that dream. Answer: SQRP

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Correct order: P-R-S-Q Arrival, rains, effects on land, and then the farmers' response ('then'). In order: P. The monsoon arrives in Kerala in early June. R. Dark clouds gather and heavy rains follow. S. Rivers swell and fields turn green. Q. Farmers then begin sowing paddy. Answer: PRSQ

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Correct order: S-R-P-Q Her nervousness, preparation, the interview beginning, and 'In the end'. In order: S. Priya was nervous before her first interview. R. She had practised answers to common questions the night before. P. When the interviewer smiled, she felt more relaxed. Q. In the end, she answered every question confidently. Answer: SRPQ

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Correct order: P-Q-S-R 'also' and 'In addition' add points in sequence, and 'Thus' gives the conclusion. In order: P. Banks keep our money safe. Q. They also pay us interest on our savings. S. In addition, they give loans to people who need money. R. Thus, banks play a vital role in the economy. Answer: PQSR

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Correct order: S-Q-P-R General claim, the situation 'Before it', the change, and the result. In order: S. The invention of the printing press transformed Europe. Q. Before it, books were copied by hand and were extremely costly. P. Printing made books cheap and plentiful. R. As a result, literacy spread rapidly among ordinary people. Answer: SQPR

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Correct order: P-R-S-Q 'At first', 'Gradually' and 'Today' mark the time sequence. In order: P. Ananya joined a start-up after college. R. At first, she found the fast pace overwhelming. S. Gradually, she learnt to prioritise her tasks. Q. Today, she leads a team of ten engineers. Answer: PRSQ

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Correct order: Q-R-P-S Common belief, contrast ('However'), inference ('therefore'), final conclusion ('thus'). In order: Q. Sleep is often treated as a luxury by students. R. However, research shows that memory is consolidated during sleep. P. A student who sleeps well therefore remembers more of what was studied. S. Staying up all night before an exam is thus counterproductive. Answer: QRPS

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Correct order: P-R-Q-S 'These same qualities' refers back to 'cheap and durable'; the explanation follows, then the conclusion. In order: P. Plastic is cheap and durable. R. These same qualities make it a serious environmental problem. Q. Because it does not decompose, it piles up in landfills and oceans. S. Reducing its use is, therefore, the need of the hour. Answer: PRQS

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Correct order: S-P-R-Q Problem, first step, growth, and the final outcome ('finally'). In order: S. The village had no school for decades. P. In 2005, a retired teacher began holding classes under a banyan tree. R. Word spread, and soon children from neighbouring hamlets joined him. Q. Impressed, the panchayat finally built a proper school building. Answer: SPRQ

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Correct order: R-P-Q-S Belief, contrast ('however'), explanation, and consequence of 'Each switch'. In order: R. Many people believe that multitasking saves time. P. Studies, however, suggest the opposite. Q. The brain actually switches between tasks rather than doing them together. S. Each switch costs a little time and attention, so the work takes longer. Answer: RPQS

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Correct order: Q-S-P-R History in time order, ending with 'Today'. In order: Q. Tea was first grown commercially in India under British rule. S. Large plantations were set up in Assam and Darjeeling. P. Gradually, Indians themselves developed a taste for the drink. R. Today, a cup of chai is part of daily life across the country. Answer: QSPR

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Correct order: S-P-R-Q Each sentence picks up the last idea of the previous one (chain: listening, understanding, decisions, loyalty). In order: S. A good leader listens before speaking. P. By hearing everyone's views, he understands the real problem. R. This understanding helps him take fair decisions. Q. Fair decisions, in turn, earn the loyalty of the team. Answer: SPRQ

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Correct order: P-R-S-Q Start, first train, 'Since then' growth, and the present-day detail ('It now'). In order: P. The Indian Railways network was started in 1853. R. The first passenger train ran between Bombay and Thane. S. Since then, the network has grown into one of the largest in the world. Q. It now carries millions of passengers every day. Answer: PRSQ

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Correct order: R-P-Q-S Setback, response, outcome, moral. In order: R. Rohan lost his job during the slowdown. P. Instead of despairing, he started learning web development online. Q. Within a year, he was earning more through freelance projects. S. His story shows that a setback can open new doors. Answer: RPQS

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Correct order: Q-S-P-R Definition, meaning, effect ('This reduces'), and the response ('therefore'). In order: Q. Inflation refers to a general rise in prices. S. When prices rise, each rupee buys fewer goods. P. This reduces the purchasing power of people, especially those with fixed incomes. R. Central banks therefore try to keep inflation under control. Answer: QSPR

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Correct order: R-Q-S-P 'This growth' needs the growth sentence first; 'At the same time' adds the opposing side; 'thus' concludes. In order: R. Cities are growing faster than ever before. Q. This growth brings jobs and opportunities. S. At the same time, it strains housing, transport and water supply. P. Careful planning is thus essential for sustainable urban life. Answer: RQSP

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Correct order: S-R-P-Q Problem, action ('Then'), response, outcome. In order: S. The bookshop in our town was about to close. R. Then a group of students started a campaign on social media. P. Hundreds of people began visiting the shop to buy books. Q. Saved by the crowd, the shop is now busier than ever. Answer: SRPQ

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Correct order: P-Q-S-R Origin, what it is, benefits, and 'That is why' as the result. In order: P. Yoga originated in ancient India. Q. It combines physical postures, breathing and meditation. S. Regular practice improves flexibility and reduces stress. R. That is why it has gained followers all over the world. Answer: PQSR

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Correct order: P-S-R-Q Advantage, inference, contrast ('However'), and the condition for the real benefit. In order: P. Electric vehicles produce no exhaust fumes. S. They therefore help cut air pollution in crowded cities. R. However, their batteries need electricity, which is often made by burning coal. Q. The real benefit will come only when power generation also turns green. Answer: PSRQ

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Correct order: P-R-Q-S Time order from morning to nine; 'Such small gestures' refers to the smile and free slice. In order: P. Every morning, the vendor arranged his fruits neatly on the cart. R. By nine, the first customers started to arrive. Q. He greeted each of them with a smile and a free slice. S. Such small gestures made his cart the most popular on the street. Answer: PRQS

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Correct order: Q-P-R-S 'These waves' follows 'waves'; 'such medium' follows the medium sentence; 'Hence' concludes. In order: Q. Sound travels in waves. P. These waves need a medium such as air, water or a solid to move through. R. In space there is no such medium. S. Hence, no sound can be heard in space. Answer: QPRS

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Correct order: R-S-P-Q Context, problem ('Yet'), consequence ('therefore'), and the remedy ('this uncertainty'). In order: R. Rural India depends heavily on agriculture. S. Yet farmers often depend on rainfall alone for water. P. A poor monsoon therefore ruins their crops and income. Q. Irrigation facilities can protect them from this uncertainty. Answer: RSPQ

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Correct order: Q-R-P-S 'Then', 'After that' and 'By evening' fix the order of the day. In order: Q. Our grandfather started the day with a walk in the garden. R. Then he read the newspaper while sipping tea. P. After that, he helped the children with their homework. S. By evening he was tired and went to bed early. Answer: QRPS

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Correct order: Q-P-R-S Importance of the opening, how to do it, next the main idea, last the conclusion. In order: Q. The opening line of a speech decides whether people listen. P. A surprising fact or a question can grab attention at once. R. Once attention is won, the speaker can present the main idea. S. A strong conclusion then helps the audience remember it. Answer: QPRS

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Correct order: P-T-S-Q-R Fact, contrast ('Yet'), threat, mechanism ('When water gets too warm'), and the final effect ('then'). In order: P. Coral reefs cover less than one per cent of the ocean floor. T. Yet they support nearly a quarter of all marine species. S. This richness, however, is under threat from warming seas. Q. When water gets too warm, corals expel the algae that give them colour and food. R. The reef then turns white and, if the heat persists, dies. Answer: PTSQR

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Correct order: Q-R-T-S-P The past, the internet, 'Then' smartphones, 'As a result' today, and the final observation about cash. In order: Q. Banking was once a matter of visiting a branch and standing in a queue. R. The arrival of the internet changed this habit slowly. T. Then smartphones and UPI made payments instant and free for most users. S. As a result, even small vendors now accept digital payments. P. Cash, though not gone, is steadily losing its dominance. Answer: QRTSP

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Correct order: Q-R-T-P-S Introduce the distinction, define need, define want ('by contrast'), qualify ('however'), and illustrate ('for instance'). In order: Q. Economists distinguish between a need and a want. R. A need is something essential for survival, such as food. T. A want, by contrast, is something we desire but can live without. P. The line between the two, however, shifts with income and society. S. A mobile phone, for instance, is now regarded by many as a need. Answer: QRTPS

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Correct order: P-S-Q-R-T Topic, one side, 'on the other hand', agreement ('Both sides, however'), and a conclusion drawn from it ('therefore'). In order: P. The debate on homework is old but unresolved. S. Supporters argue that it builds discipline and reinforces classroom learning. Q. Critics, on the other hand, say it robs children of play and rest. R. Both sides, however, agree that quality matters more than quantity. T. A short, thoughtful assignment may therefore serve better than pages of drudgery. Answer: PSQRT

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Correct order: P-R-S-Q-T Cause, spreading, weakening, vanishing ('Eventually'), then a contrast ('however') as the closing thought. In order: P. A pebble dropped into a still pond creates ripples. R. These ripples spread outward in widening circles. S. As they travel, they grow weaker and lower. Q. Eventually, they vanish and the surface is calm again. T. The pond, however, is never quite the same, since the pebble now rests at its bottom. Answer: PRSQT

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Correct order: R-S-T-P-Q Claim, mechanism, effect, first implication ('This explains'), and a further implication ('also explains'). In order: R. Memory is not a recording but a reconstruction. S. Each time we recall an event, the brain rebuilds it from fragments. T. In the process, small details may be altered or added. P. This explains why two people can remember the same event differently. Q. It also explains why eyewitness accounts, though sincere, are not always reliable. Answer: RSTPQ

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Correct order: S-R-P-T-Q Benefit, detail, contrast ('But the same crowds'), long-term result, and the conclusion. In order: S. Tourism brings money to a hill town. R. Hotels, guides and shopkeepers all earn a livelihood from it. P. But the same crowds fill the roads with traffic and the streams with litter. T. Over the years, the very beauty that attracted the visitors begins to fade. Q. A balance between income and conservation is therefore essential. Answer: SRPTQ

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Correct order: S-T-P-R-Q Fact, surprising contrast ('Nevertheless'), explanation, her saying, and the grandchildren's agreement last. In order: S. Rahul's grandmother never learnt to read. T. Nevertheless, she could calculate bills faster than anyone in the family. P. She had learnt it from years of running a small provision shop. R. Education, she often said, is not confined to classrooms. Q. Her grandchildren agreed, having lost every arithmetic contest against her. Answer: STPRQ

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Correct order: S-T-P-R-Q Rise, cause of confidence, reversal, 'then' the effect of panic, and the lesson. In order: S. The stock market rises when investors are confident. T. Confidence is often fed by good news about company profits. P. A sudden piece of bad news, however, can reverse the mood overnight. R. Panic selling then pushes prices down further. Q. Wise investors therefore avoid decisions driven by fear or excitement alone. Answer: STPRQ

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Correct order: T-R-S-P-Q Claim, examples, a view against it, 'Yet' the counter-view, and the closing statement. In order: T. Languages change constantly. R. New words are coined, and old ones fall out of use. S. Purists often resent such changes. P. Yet it is this very flexibility that keeps a language alive. Q. A language that cannot change is, in effect, a dead one. Answer: TRSPQ