Direction: In each of the following questions, choose the most appropriate sequence of sentences from the given choices.
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(i) In its vaguer significance, the phrase, though it contains a truth, contains also some possibilities of self-deception and error.
(ii) A giant holding up the earth and all its animal creation might still find the grasshopper a burden.
(iii) The lady may excuse herself for reviling the crumpled roseleaf by reflecting with what extraordinary dignity she would wear the crown of thorns - if she had to.
(iv) People who have both small troubles and big ones say that they find the small ones the most bitter; and it is undoubtedly true that the back which is bowed under incredible loads can feel a faint addition to those loads.
(v) But I am afraid that the maxim that the smallest worries are the worst is sometimes used or abused by people, because they have nothing but the very smallest worries.
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- (v) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
- (iii) (ii) (iv) (v) (i)
- (i) (iv) (ii) (v) (iii)
- (iv) (i) (ii) (v) (iii)
Correct Option: C
The theme of the paragraph is 'self- deception', which is introduced in (i), (iv) and (ii) elaborate that and (v) explains the author's point of view.
