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The following sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. What is the most logical order? People here are one injury away from starvation,…

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The following sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. What is the most logical order?
  1. People here are one injury away from starvation, one misspoken word away from detainment or death.
  2. Soon, however, she notices the lack of access to basic medical care or education.
  3. Life in a rural Kashmiri village seems idyllic to Shalini at first, as she's befriending lovely people and admiring majestic natural scenery, especially in contrast to the cacophony of urban Mumbai.
  4. Moreover, the ever-present political disruptions mean that life in Kashmir is far from Shangri-La utopia.
  1. 2,3,1,4
  2. 3,1,2,4
  3. 3,4,2,1
  4. 3,2,1,4

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 3,2,1,4

The sequence is 3, 2, 1, 4. Shalini’s first impression sets up the turn signalled by “Soon, however,” and the danger of a single injury illustrates the village’s vulnerability. The political disruption adds a final reason the initial impression fails, while 3, 4, 2, 1 uses “Moreover” before the first objection.

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