Question

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/ passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. A dead leaf fell in Soapy's lap.

P. Soapy's mind became cognizant of the fact that the time had come for him to resolve himself into a singular Committee of Ways and Means to provide against the coming rigour.

Q. Jack is kind to the regular denizens of Madison Square, and gives fair warning of his annual call.

R. That was Jack Frost's card.

S. At the corners of four streets he hands his pasteboard to the North Wind, footman of the mansion of All Outdoors, so that the inhabitants thereof may make ready.

6. And therefore he moved uneasily on his bench.

A PSRQ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B RQSP Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C QSPR Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D SPQR Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

1. A dead leaf fell in Soapy's lap. That was Jack Frost's card. Jack is kind to the regular denizens of Madison Square, and gives fair warning of his annual call. At the corners of four streets he hands his pasteboard to the North Wind, footman of the mansion of All Outdoors, so that the inhabitants thereof may make ready. Soapy's mind became cognizant of the fact that the time had come for him to resolve himself into a singular Committee of Ways and Means to provide against the coming rigour. 6. And therefore he moved uneasily on his bench.

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