In this sentence arrangement question about duties and students, the first and last parts are fixed; choose the option that gives the most logical order of the middle parts P, Q, R and S.

Introduction / Context:
This item is another jumbled sentence or paragraph arrangement question. The first and last parts of the passage are fixed, while the middle parts labelled P, Q, R and S must be arranged in a logical sequence. The passage features a teacher scolding a student for not knowing his duties. Your task is to determine which order of P, Q, R and S produces a coherent and natural-sounding passage leading to the final remark.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence 1: Why should I tell you again and again?
• Sentence 6: I will not tolerate this anymore.
• P: They know what they have to do.
• Q: Do not you know your duties?
• R: Only you require to be told.
• S: Other students need not be told.
• Options: QSPR, QRPS, SPRQ, QPSR.

Concept / Approach:
The speaker is addressing a particular student and comparing him with “other students”. A logical sequence should start by directly addressing the student, then contrast him with other students and finally emphasise that only he needs repeated reminders. Pronoun references like “they”, “other students” and “only you” must fit smoothly. The passage should build the scolding tone step by step before concluding with the strong warning in sentence 6.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Sentence 1 sets the tone: “Why should I tell you again and again?” The next sentence should continue directly addressing “you”. Step 2: Q (“Do not you know your duties?”) fits perfectly after sentence 1, because it continues the scolding of the same student with a direct question. Step 3: After questioning the student, the speaker will likely contrast him with others. S (“Other students need not be told.”) introduces this comparison. Step 4: P (“They know what they have to do.”) naturally explains why other students do not need to be told; “they” clearly refers back to “other students”. Step 5: R (“Only you require to be told.”) now emphasises that the addressed student is the exception, reinforcing the scolding just before the final line. Step 6: This yields the order 1 – Q – S – P – R – 6, which corresponds to option QSPR.

Verification / Alternative check:
Read the arranged paragraph: “Why should I tell you again and again? Do not you know your duties? Other students need not be told. They know what they have to do. Only you require to be told. I will not tolerate this anymore.” The flow is natural: repeated telling, question about duties, contrast with other students, explanation that they know their duties, and then emphasis that only this student needs instructions, leading to the final warning. Any other sequence you try tends to break this logical progression or create awkward pronoun references.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
In QRPS, after Q the sequence jumps to R (“Only you require to be told”) before introducing “other students” properly, making the comparison feel incomplete. In SPRQ, starting directly with S after sentence 1 would refer to “other students” without first questioning the student about his own duties, which is illogical. In QPSR, P comes straight after Q, making “they” appear without a clear antecedent, because “other students” have not yet been mentioned; S appears later than it should and breaks the neat contrast in the middle.

Common Pitfalls:
Students often focus only on grammatical correctness of individual sentences rather than on the larger structure of the argument or scolding. Another common mistake is to ignore pronoun references like “they” and “other students”, leading to confusion about who is being discussed. To avoid such errors, always check whether each sentence naturally refers back to the previous one and whether the passage builds a clear communicative purpose, here a rising reprimand leading to final intolerance.

Final Answer:
The correct and most logical order of the parts is QSPR.