Question

The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) given below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequence of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.
1. Such a belief in the harmony of nature requires a purpose presumably imposed by the goodness and wisdom of a deity.
2. These parts, all fit together into an integrated, well-ordered system that was created by design.
3. Historically, the notion of a balance of nature is part observational, part metaphysical, and not scientific in any way.
4. It is an example of an ancient belief system called teleology, the notion that what we call nature has a predetermined destiny associated with its component parts.

• A. 2341
• B. 1342
• C. 3421
• D. 1324

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

3421

Answer 2

This question is of average difficulty. Statement 4 mentions 'it is an example of an ancient belief system,' and the pronoun 'it' refers to the noun phrase 'the notion of balance' in statement 3. Therefore, 3 and 4 form a connected pair.
Now, the options are 3412 or 3421.
Statement 2 includes the phrase 'these parts,' and 'these parts' refers to the noun 'component parts' in statement 4. Thus, 342 form a related pair, with 4 and 2 forming one unit. Moreover, 'such a belief' in statement 4 refers to the belief mentioned in statement 4 itself.
Consequently, the correct sequence is 3421.