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      Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the

      first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. S1. One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil  War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg.   P. The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward  Everett, a celebrated orator.  Q. Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks.   R. In November of that year, a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there.   S. Everett's speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln's for 2 minutes;  it was over almost before the crowd realised that it had begun.   S6. But the Gettysburg speech is now one of the world's immortal pieces of literature.  
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      B RPQS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
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      Solution

      R introduces the battlefield dedication. P introduces Edward Everett’s main speech. Q mentions Lincoln’s brief remarks. S contrasts the lengths of the speeches, leading into sentence 6.

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