From the options P, Q, R and S select the appropriate sentences for S2 and S3, respectively.
(S1) The men and women took their places after the initial mingling, and immediately a surge of conversation filled the room.
(S2)
(S3)
(S4) One or two of the women were actually bouncing up and down on the sofa cushions.
(P) So, the two parties had to lean forward, their elbows on their knees.
(Q) At the beginning they mingled awkwardly, clutching their drinks, and walking here and there.
(R) Several people made a last-minute dash to the bathroom before the conversation could start.
(S) The men's chairs were far enough away from the women's couches.
Correct Answer: (d) S, P
Solution:Sentence S1 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble i.e. a conversation started between the men & women. Next, Sentence S states that the men's chairs were far enough away from the women's couches. So, S will follow S₁. Further, Sentence P states that the two parties therefore had to lean forward their elbows on their knees. So, P will follow S. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.