Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. Plato believed that there was a world of ideas that knowledge that existed beyond the physical world can see and touch.
B. He was a student of another famous philosopher, Socrates, and he wrote many books about his ideas and beliefs.
C. He thought that the best way to understand this was through reason and logic, rather than just relying on our senses.
D. Plato was a very smart and famous philosopher who lived a very long time ago in ancient Greece.

1. A

   CADB

2. B

   ABCD

3. C

   DBAC

4. D

   BDAC

Appeared in: DSSSB 12 August 2024

Explanation

• The sequence DBAC forms the most logical and coherent paragraph.
• Sentence D is the ideal introductory sentence as it introduces the main subject, 'Plato'.
• Sentence B naturally follows D by providing more background information about Plato, referring to him as 'He'.
• Sentence A then introduces a core concept of Plato's philosophy, the 'world of ideas'.
• Sentence C concludes the paragraph by explaining how 'this' world of ideas can be understood, with 'this' referring directly to the concept in sentence A.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This sequence starts with sentence C, which begins with the pronoun 'He'. A paragraph cannot logically start with a pronoun without first establishing its antecedent (the person it refers to).
• Option B: This sequence is illogical. While it starts with Plato's belief (A), it is followed by his background (B), then how to understand the belief (C), and finally the introduction (D). Placing the introductory sentence last makes the paragraph incoherent.
• Option D: This sequence starts with sentence B, which begins with the pronoun 'He'. The subject 'Plato' is not introduced until sentence D, making the beginning of the paragraph unclear.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical sequencing of sentences (Parajumbles) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests logical reasoning and sequencing, a critical skill for nurses.
• In clinical practice, nurses must document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in a clear, chronological, and logical order (e.g., using the SBAR format - Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation).
• Poor sequencing in documentation can lead to miscommunication, delayed care, and medical errors.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read all the sentences to get a general idea of the topic, which is the philosopher Plato.
• Identify the introductory sentence. This sentence should introduce the main subject and be able to stand alone. Sentence D fits this perfectly.
• Look for connections between sentences. Pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', or 'this' often refer to a noun in the preceding sentence. Sentence B's 'He' refers to Plato from sentence D. Sentence C's 'this' refers to the 'world of ideas' from sentence A.
• Build pairs of sentences that logically follow each other (e.g., D then B; A then C).
• Arrange the pairs into a coherent paragraph. The background (DB) should come before the specific philosophy (AC).
• Finally, review the chosen sequence (DBAC) to ensure it flows smoothly and makes sense.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical sequencing of sentences (Parajumbles)
• Stem keywords: jumbled order, arrange the sentences, meaningful and coherent paragraph
• Lead-in keywords: Arrange

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