A number of sentences are given below which, when properly sequenced, form a…
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A number of sentences are given below which, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
(P) Astrology has been dated to at least the 2nd millennium BCE, and has its roots in calendrical systems used to predict seasonal shifts and to interpret celestial cycles as signs of divine communications.
(Q) Many cultures have attached importance to astronomical events, and some—such as the Hindus, Chinese, and
(R) Astrology is a pseudoscience that claims to divine information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the movements and relative positions of celestial objects.
(S) the Maya—developed elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations.
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RPQS
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PQRS
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Place the definition sentence first, then the historical context sentence, and finally the general statement about cultures immediately followed by the sentence that completes it.
Step 1: Start with the sentence that defines astrology: "Astrology is a pseudoscience that claims to divine information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the movements and relative positions of celestial objects."
Step 2: Follow with the sentence giving historical context: "Astrology has been dated to at least the 2nd millennium BCE, and has its roots in calendrical systems used to predict seasonal shifts and to interpret celestial cycles as signs of divine communications."
Step 3: Place the sentence that begins "Many cultures have attached importance to astronomical events..." next and immediately follow it with the sentence that completes that thought: "the Maya—developed elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations."
This order yields a coherent paragraph with a clear structure: definition → historical origin → specific cultural examples.