The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify…

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The question below comprises four scattered segments of a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the sequences that correctly assemble the segments and complete the paragraph.

A. Nobody knows why we sleep, but we all need to.

B. Babies need fourteen to eighteen hours sleep whereas the elderly need less than they did when young but often take a nap during the day.

C. About 8% of adults are happy with five hours or less and 4 % want ten hours or more.

D. There are no rules about how much sleep is necessary but the average adult sleeps for 7 hours 20 minutes.

  1. A.

    ACDB

  2. B.

    BDCA

  3. C.

    ADCB

  4. D.

    DBAC

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Correct answer: C

Correct sequence by content:

  • "Nobody knows why we sleep, but we all need to." — This sentence introduces the topic and belongs at the start.

  • "There are no rules about how much sleep is necessary but the average adult sleeps for 7 hours 20 minutes." — This general statistic follows the introduction and sets the context for more detailed adult figures.

  • "About 8% of adults are happy with five hours or less and 4 % want ten hours or more." — These specific adult percentages naturally elaborate on the prior average figure.

  • "Babies need fourteen to eighteen hours sleep whereas the elderly need less than they did when young but often take a nap during the day." — This age-related detail broadens the discussion at the end, moving from general adult information to differences across life stages.

Concise explanation: Start with the general introduction, give a general adult statistic to set context, elaborate with specific adult percentages, and finish with age-related information to round out the topic.

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