Directions: Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
Explanation: E is the opening sentence of the para as it is a general statement which is discussed in the para. B follows – 'Its primary function........' in E by 'At the same time.........' in B. C follows B – giving an example of its being 'profoundly anti social' as stated in B. A follows C – offering a solution and D follows A – explaining why this solution was not accepted.
Directions: Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
Explanation: If we look at the given five sentences we find that 'AC' go together – A talks about the sensitivity of the French to smell and C elaborates that it is culturally conditioned, nurture not nature. Similarly B and D go together – giving an example from history. E is the concluding sentence – 'smell has remained a mystery', a conclusion arrived at after the discussion. So from the choices we have to find where E is the concluding sentence and 'AC' 'BD' are found together. Only 2 has this.
Directions: Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
Explanation: D is obviously the opening sentence. We must now see whether E or B follow it. E gives the view of the proponents while B gives that of the critics. Since A qualifies what is expressed in B, BA must go together. Hence D is followed by E and then B A would be the right order.
Directions: Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
Explanation: Either B or E can be the opening sentence and the two statements go together. This is followed by A. A follows E (where a mention of SuuKyi is made hence 'She' in A), better than B, D and C go together – 'road to democracy' and 'map'.
Directions: Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
Explanation: The correct sequence is BDAC. BD is a combination B introduces the idea of Bush’s veto and D carries the idea forward by saying “his veto….” AC is also a combination; A introduces the idea of “few days” old embryo” and C refers to the idea as “such embryos”.