Direction (Qs.1-5): The following sentences form a paragraph. Only the 4th sentence is given. The rest of the sentences are alphabetized as (P), (Q), (R), (S), (T) and (U). These six parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.
(P) When we know that a speech or a written appeal is designed to alter our views, we are often not likely to be affected by it.
(Q) When we watch television, we fully expect there to be commercials, and we know full well that these messages are designed to persuade us to purchase various products.
(R) This is because forewarning influences several cognitive processes that play an important role in persuasion.
(4) Research on the effects of such advance knowledge – known as forewarning indicates that it does.
(S) Similarly, we know that when we listen to a political speech that the person delivering it is attempting to persuade us to vote for him or her.
(T) The question then is whether knowing about the persuasive intent behind these messages help in resisting them.
(U) It provides us with more opportunity to formulate counterarguments – those that refute the massage – and that can lessen the message’s impact.Question No : 1
Which of the following is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(1) (Q)
(2) (P)
(3) (U)
(4) (S)
(5) (R)
Question No : 2
Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(1) (Q)
(2) (S)
(3) (T)
(4) (P)
(5) (R)
Question No : 3
Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) (P)
(2) (R)
(3) (T)
(4) (Q)
(5) (S)
Question No : 4
Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(1) (T)
(2) (U)
(3) (Q)
(4) (S)
(5) (R)
Question No : 5
Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) (U)
(2) (S)
(3) (T)
(4) (P)
(5) (R)