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

Correct sequence (order of sentences) expressed by their content:

• First: "Nishal wanted Samir’s job and found a way to get him out of the job." — this introduces the motive and serves as the paragraph's opening.

• Next: "Nishal used his cunning nature to get to him." — this explains the method Nishal used to achieve his motive.

• Then: "Samir fell for Nishal’s prevarication, and even though he was the most hard-working of the lot, he thought he was going to be fired." — this shows the consequence of Nishal's actions and how Samir was misled.

• Finally: "So he decided to resign. Having made the decision to resign, he did not listen to anyone else." — this gives Samir's response and concludes the paragraph.

Why this order works:

• The opening sentence must establish motive; without it the reader lacks context.

• The sentence about how the motive was pursued (the cunning) naturally follows to show cause.

• Next comes the effect on Samir (being misled and fearing dismissal), which directly leads to the final action.

• The resignation sentence is appropriately last because it is the result of the preceding events.