The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P. We are naturally social creatures.

Q. A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging.

R. This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.

S. However, all that time with people takes its toll.

The correct answer is 'PSQR'.

Key Points

• The given question is an example of a Para Jumble.
• We know that the first statement of a para jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, starting off a story, starting of an incident or an event, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'.
• Sentence P will be the first sentence because it introduces the whole paragraph.
• And it will be followed by Sentence S because it further tells us about the cost we pay when we spend our precious time with people.
• After it, Sentence Q will be used because it tells us about the benefits of solitude.
• Lastly, Sentence R will be used.
• Correct sequence:
  • P: We are naturally social creatures.
  • S: However, all that time with people takes its toll.
  • Q: A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging.
  • R: This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.
     

Correct Paragraph: We are naturally social creatures. However, all that time with people takes its toll. A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging. This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.