The given sentences have been jumbled up. Arrange these sentences in a meaningful order.
P. There were some mangoes lying beside him.
Q. She looked at the mangoes longingly.
R. Romi was growing fast and was nearly always hungry.
S. Just as he was about to eat one, Kamla came along.

Correct option is A

The correct sequence is R → P → S → Q.
Explanation of the correct order (RPSQ): Let’s break down how each sentence logically and grammatically connects:
1. R. Romi was growing fast and was nearly always hungry.
2. → This gives the background and motivation for the main character’s action — establishing hunger as a theme.
3. P. There were some mangoes lying beside him.
4. → Introduces the opportunity — Romi sees food (mangoes), which connects with his hunger.
5. S. Just as he was about to eat one, Kamla came along.
6. → Adds tension/interruption — action is about to happen but is stopped.
7. Q. She looked at the mangoes longingly.
8. → Describes Kamla’s reaction, creating a possible shift in Romi’s intention or the story.
Final sentence after arrangement (RPSQ): R: Romi was growing fast and was nearly always hungry.
P: There were some mangoes lying beside him.
S: Just as he was about to eat one, Kamla came along.
Q: She looked at the mangoes longingly.
This sequence forms a coherent narrative with a clear flow of thought, action, and interaction.
Why other options are incorrect: · (b) RPQS – Breaks the natural cause-effect by placing Kamla’s reaction (Q) before her entry (S).
· (c) PSQR – Starts with mangoes without any context or subject introduced — grammatically abrupt.
· (d) RSPQ – Puts Kamla’s arrival (S) before the mangoes are even introduced (P), which breaks logical flow.