In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the five combinations is correct. 1 - Distinct from either there appeared a stranger--a young man of remarkably pleasant aspect--who carried in his hand a carpet-bag of the smart floral pattern prevalent in such articles at that time. P - He was ruddy and of a fair countenance, bright-eyed, and slight in build. Q - When he heard Henchard's closing words, "It can't be done," he smiled impulsively, drew out his pocketbook, and wrote down a few words by the aid of the light in the window. R - But the subject seemed to arrest him, and he whispered some inquiries of the other bystanders, and remained listening. S - He might possibly have passed by without stopping at all, or at most for half a minute to glance in at the scene, had not his advent coincided with the discussion on corn and bread, in which event this history had never been enacted. 6 - He tore out the leaf, folded and directed it, and seemed about to throw it in through the open sash upon the dining-table.
In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the five combinations is correct. 1 - Distinct from either there appeared a stranger--a young man of remarkably pleasant aspect--who carried in his hand a carpet-bag of the smart floral pattern prevalent in such articles at that time. P - He was ruddy and of a fair countenance, bright-eyed, and slight in build. Q - When he heard Henchard's closing words, "It can't be done," he smiled impulsively, drew out his pocketbook, and wrote down a few words by the aid of the light in the window. R - But the subject seemed to arrest him, and he whispered some inquiries of the other bystanders, and remained listening. S - He might possibly have passed by without stopping at all, or at most for half a minute to glance in at the scene, had not his advent coincided with the discussion on corn and bread, in which event this history had never been enacted. 6 - He tore out the leaf, folded and directed it, and seemed about to throw it in through the open sash upon the dining-table. Correct Answer PSRQ
The best way to deal with the passage is to note sentence 6. The sentence gives the vibes of a final action which is decisive in nature. Obviously, this attitude is brought about by something that must have been said to 'he'. This reproach is found in sentence Q. Therefore the only possible option is PSRQ.