Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R, S. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

(S1) Newspapers, especially of the popular variety, aim to do two things: to inform and to entertain.

(P) Entertainment may be principally found in the centre pages of the newspaper in some of the feature articles and in some local news stories.

(Q) The principal aim of the short news report on the front pages is to inform.

(R) Most newspapers are published daily, and the news reporters must make sure that they have up-to-the minute news.

(S) In their news reports they will aim to create a sense of immediacy, to convey the impression that they have ‘rushed’ the news to the reader and ‘that the information contained is the very latest.’

(S6) Reporters also wish to create a sense of authenticity, that is, that their news is accurate and genuine.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is "P, Q, R, S."

Key Points

The paragraph is about the aims and content of newspapers, with a focus on informing and entertaining readers.
The first sentence (S1) sets the context and purpose of the paragraph.
- The sentences (P) and (Q) explain how newspapers achieve their aims of informing and entertaining readers.
- The sentence (R) provides additional information about the daily publication of newspapers and the need for up-to-date news.
- The sentences (S) and (S6) highlight the importance of immediacy and authenticity in news reporting.
Thus, it can be concluded that the correct chronology of the given sentences would be: PORS.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.