Question

The four sentences (labelled 1,2,3 and 4) below,when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer: 1. The more we are able to accept that our achievements are largely out of our control,the easier it becomes to understand that our failures, and those of others,are too. 2. But the raft of recent books about the limits of merit is an important correction to the arrogance of contemporary entitlement and an opportunity to reassert the importance of luck,or grace, in our thinking. 3. Meritocracy as an organising principle is an inevitable function of a free society,as we are designed to see our achievements as worthy of reward. 4. And that in turn should increase our humility and the respect with which we treat our fellow citizens,helping ultimately to build a more compassionate society.

• A. 2341
• B. 2314
• C. 3214
• D. 1423

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To identify pairs and form a logical sequence, we should look for clues. Sentence 4 mentions "...that in turn should increase our humility..." In sentence 1, we find "...the easier it becomes to understand that our failures...are out of control," and this, in turn, should increase our humility. Thus, sentences 1 and 4 form a pair.
Sentence 2 starts with "but" and talks about "recent books about the limits of merit," making it unsuitable as an opening sentence. Sentences 3 and 2 form a pair, with 3 as the opening sentence discussing "meritocracy as an organizing principle," followed by 2 mentioning "...about the limits of merit." Thus, the logical sequence is 3214. This parajumble question is straightforward.