Question

The four sentences (labelled 1, 2,3 and 4) given 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. Centuries later formal learning is still mostly based on reading, even with the widespread use of other possible education-affecting technologies such as film, radio, and television.
2. One of the immediate and recognisable impacts of the printing press was on how people learned; in the scribal culture it primarily involved listening, so memorization was paramount.
3. The transformation of learners from listeners to readers was a complex social and cultural phenomenon, and it was not until the industrial era that the concept of universal literacy took root.
4. The printing press shifted the learning process, as listening and memorisation gradually gave way to reading and learning no longer required the presence of a mentor; it could be done privately

• A. 1243
• B. 2413.
• C. 2431
• D. 1432

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Sentence 2 initiates by illustrating the direct effect of the printing press on learning within the scribal culture, underscoring the transition from oral traditions to a novel learning methodology.
Sentence 4 elaborates on this transition, elucidating how the printing press revolutionized learning, enabling individuals to shift from oral transmission to reading and empowering private learning.
Sentence 3 supplements this narrative, emphasizing the intricate social and cultural changes underlying the shift from oral listeners to literate
Sentence 1 wraps up the paragraph by highlighting that even with the emergence of technologies like film, radio, and television, formal education remains primarily centered on reading. This connection between historical context and the present moment offers a cohesive conclusion to the narrative. readers, a transformation that gained momentum during the industrial era.

So, the correct option is (C): 2431.