Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. elderly is on the increase, and, although they constitute only
Q. a small minority of the retired population, their
R. in all advanced industrial societies the proportion of infirm
S. claim on social services is disproportionately heavy

Option 1: PSRQ

Option 2: RSPQ

Option 3: QPSR

Option 4: RPQS


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Correct Answer: RPQS


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

Explanation: The sentence mentions the growing number of elderly individuals who are not in good health (infirm) in developed societies. Despite being a small portion of the retired population, this group tries to put a significant strain on social services. It highlights the disproportionate burden that this minority of infirm elderly people places on social welfare systems.

So, the logical flow of the sentence would be:

  • R: In all advanced industrial societies, the proportion of infirm
  • P: elderly is on the increase, and although they constitute only
  • Q: a small minority of the retired population, their
  • S: claim on social services is disproportionately heavy.

Therefore, the coherent sentence would be: "In all advanced industrial societies, the proportion of infirm elderly is on the increase, and although they constitute only a small minority of the retired population, their claim on social services is disproportionately heavy."

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