Question 74
HardOriginal questionArrange the sentences in the right order to make a paragraph.
P. Others reply that a little homework helps children remember what they learned in class.
Q. They argue that children need time to play, rest and be with their families.
R. Perhaps the answer lies between the two: less homework, but of a better kind.
S. Some people say that homework is a waste of a child's evening.
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
S opens with one view. Q gives its reasons, with "they" for "some people".
P begins with "others", the opposite view, so it follows the first view and its reasons. R weighs "the two" views, so it comes last.
So the order is SQPR.
Worth noting
SPQR puts "others reply" before the first side has given its reasons, so "they argue" then seems to point at the others.
- Concept
- Ordering sentences by their links: the opener, pronouns, connectors and sequence
- Typical timeTypical
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