The four sentences (labelled 1,2,3,4) given in this question, when properly…
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The four sentences (labelled 1,2,3,4) given in this question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the proper sequence of order of the sentences and key in this sequence of four numbers as your answer:
1. They would rather do virtuous side projects assiduously as long as these would not compel them into doing their day jobs more honourably or reduce the profit margins.
2. They would fund a million of the buzzwordy programs rather than fundamentally question the rules of their game or alter their own behavior to reduce the harm of the existing distorted, inefficient and unfair rules.
3. Like the dieter who would rather do anything to lose weight than actually eat less, the business elite would save the world through social-impact-investing and philanthro-capitalism.
4. Doing the right thing — and moving away from their win-win mentality — would involve real sacrifice; instead, it’s easier to focus on their pet projects and initiatives.
- A.
3412
- B.
1234
- C.
3241
- D.
4123
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Correct answer: C
Correct sequence: 3-2-4-1
Explanation:
Sentence 3 opens with an analogy that introduces the actor (the business elite) and sets the topic.
Sentence 2 follows by describing their typical action (funding buzzword programs), which directly links to the idea presented in sentence 3.
Sentence 4 explains that doing the right thing would require real sacrifice; this provides the general judgment that leads into a specific illustration.
Sentence 1 gives a concrete example of how the business elite prefer side projects over changing their core behaviour, reinforcing the point made in sentence 4 and closing the paragraph.
Note: The pronoun 'they' in sentences 1 and 2 requires the noun introduced in sentence 3, which is why sentence 3 must come first.
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