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    Question

    Sentences of a paragraph are given in jumbled order. The

    first and last sentences (S1 and S6) are given. 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.  
    A SQRP Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B RPQS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C PQRS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D QPSR Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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