Question

For the four-sentence (S1 to S4) paragraph below, sentences S1 and S4 are given. From the options P, Q, R and S select the appropriate sentences for S2 and S3, respectively (S1) The men and women took their places after the initial mingling, and immediately a surge of conversation filled the room. (S2) (S3) (S4) One or two of the women were actually bouncing up and down on the sofa cushions. (

  • P So, the two parties had to lean forward, their elbows on their knees. (
  • Q At the beginning they mingled awkwardly, clutching their drinks, and walking here and there. (
  • R Several people made a last-minute dash to the bathroom before the conversation could start. (
  • S The men’s chairs were far enough away from the women’s couches.
A P, R
B R, Q
C Q, S
D S, P
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