Question

Arrange the sentences A, B, C, and D to form a logical sequence:
(A) Substantial genetic continuity of population does not preclude profound shifts in culture and identity.
(B) It is actually quite common to observe important cultural change, including the adoption of wholly new identities, with little or no biological change in a population.
(C) Millions of people since Roman times have thought of themselves as 'British', for example.
(D) Yet this identity was only created in 1707 with the Union of England, Wales, and Scotland.

a) CBAD
b) ABCD
c) ADBC
d) CDBA

Answer 1

Hint: To form a logical sequence, we will start with the sentence which introduces a new topic. To encounter our first sentence, we will analyse all the sentences which contain an introduction of a topic.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse all the given options in detail to find out the right one.

a) CBAD: In this sequence, the starting sentence is, ‘Millions of people since Roman times have thought of themselves as 'British', for example’. This sentence cannot be the start as it does not mention a new topic, it is an extension of an existing topic. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

b) ABCD: In this sequence, the starting sentence is, ‘Substantial genetic continuity of population does not preclude profound shifts in culture and identity’, which is a correct start as this sentence is an introduction to a new topic. It is followed by sentence B, which is correct as it connects both the sentences properly. It is then followed by sentences C and D which is also in a correct sequence as they are the extension to the topics. Therefore, this is the correct option as the sentences are in a logical sequence.

c) ADBC: In this sequence, the starting sentence is correct, but the second sentence D is wrongly followed by sentence A. It does not make any sense. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

d) CDBA: In this question, the starting sentence C, is incorrect as it is not an introduction to a new topic, it is an extension to an existing topic. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘b’.

Note:Always start the sequence with a sentence which is an introduction to a new topic. Then the sequence will be followed by the sentences which are an extension to the started topic in a relevant order.