Which of the following is the FIRST sentence of the paragraph ........

English Language (IBPS CL) Parajumbles

The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in correct order.

P. Flights from European airports are down by 90% from a year ago, for example

Q. But it is to be hoped that the huge reduction in motor traffic caused by the virus will not be completely reversed

R. It is clear that the ways we travel, and use transport, will not be the same after the coronavirus outbreak as they were before

S. Already, cities including Milan and New York have announced ambitious plans to reconfigure roads

T. There are no comparable figures that suggest how many car journeys the UK should expect in six months or a year’s time

Which of the following is the FIRST sentence of the paragraph?

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Explanation:

- R: This sentence introduces the central idea that modes and patterns of transport will change after the coronavirus outbreak. It's a comprehensive opening line.

- P: This sentence provides specific evidence of how air travel has already declined significantly.

- T: This acknowledges the uncertainty around similar data for car journeys in the future.

- Q: Here, the hope is expressed that the reduction in motor traffic won't fully revert, following the pandemic's impact.

- S: This details how some cities are already planning to make changes in response to the new reality.

The correct order should thus be: R, P, T, Q, S

Correct Answer: R