Direction: The sentences given in each question, when arranged in the proper sequence, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter/number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
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A. To be culturally literate is to possess the basic information needed to thrive in the modern world.
B. Nor is it confined to one social class; quite the contrary.
C. It is by no means confined to "culture" narrowly understood as an acquaintance with the arts.
D. Cultural literacy constitutes the only sure avenue of opportunity for disadvantaged children, the only reliable way of combating the social determinism that now condemns them.
E. The breadth of that information is great, extending over the major domains of human activity from sports to science.
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- A E C B D
- D E C B A
- A C B E D
- D B C A E
Correct Option: A
A E C is the key. Passage must begin with A which tells what is it to be ‘culturally literate.’ B, C, D or E cannot begin the passage with their ‘Nor,’ ‘It is,’ ‘cultural literacy constitutes’ and ‘The breadth of that information’ respectively. E should obviously follow A with ‘The breadth of information’ etc. C should follow E talking of ‘culture narrowly understood,’ B should follow C telling ‘culture is not confined,’ ‘to one social class,’ D should follow B and conclude the passage with ‘cultural literacy constitutes’ etc. Options (b) and (d): Passage wrongly begins with D in both the options whereas D should follow B and conclude the passage telling what ‘constitutes’ ‘cultural literacy’ etc. Option (c): Passage correctly begins with A but C wrongly follows A whereas C should follow E telling that ‘culture’ is ‘narrowly understood.’ Except (a) other options are wrong.
