The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the numbers as your answer.
- Johnson treated English very practically, as a living language, with many different shades of meaning and adopted his definitions on the principle of English common law according to precedent.
- Masking a profound inner torment, Johnson found solace in compiling the words of a language that was, in its coarse complexity and comprehensive genius, the precise analogue of his character.
- Samuel Johnson was a pioneer who raised common sense to heights of genius, and a man of robust popular instincts whose watchwords were clarity, precision and simplicity.
- The 18th century English reader, in the new world of global trade and global warfare, needed a dictionary with authoritative acts of definition of words of a language that was becoming seeded throughout the first British empire by a vigorous and practical champion.
- The Johnson who challenged Bishop Berkeley's solipsist theory of the nonexistence of matter by kicking a large stone ("I refute it thus") is the same Johnson for whom language must have a daily practical use.
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the numbers as your answer.
- Johnson treated English very practically, as a living language, with many different shades of meaning and adopted his definitions on the principle of English common law according to precedent.
- Masking a profound inner torment, Johnson found solace in compiling the words of a language that was, in its coarse complexity and comprehensive genius, the precise analogue of his character.
- Samuel Johnson was a pioneer who raised common sense to heights of genius, and a man of robust popular instincts whose watchwords were clarity, precision and simplicity.
- The 18th century English reader, in the new world of global trade and global warfare, needed a dictionary with authoritative acts of definition of words of a language that was becoming seeded throughout the first British empire by a vigorous and practical champion.
- The Johnson who challenged Bishop Berkeley's solipsist theory of the nonexistence of matter by kicking a large stone ("I refute it thus") is the same Johnson for whom language must have a daily practical use.
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Solution
From passage: "The 18th century English reader, in the new world of global trade and global warfare, needed a dictionary..." and "Samuel Johnson was a pioneer who raised common sense to heights of genius..."
My thought process -> Start with context (why was dictionary needed?) -> introduce the person (who was Johnson?) -> explain his approach (how did he work?) -> conclude with motivation (why did he do it?)
Step-by-step elimination:
This creates suspense and flows naturally.
Next -> Sentence 3 reveals who this champion is (Samuel Johnson) and describes his qualities. Perfect follow-up to sentence 4.
Then -> Sentence 5 gives a concrete example of Johnson's practical approach with the stone-kicking story. This supports the "practical" theme from sentences 4 and 3.
Following -> Sentence 1 elaborates further on Johnson's practical treatment of English language. Natural continuation of the practical theme.
Finally -> Sentence 2 provides the personal conclusion about Johnson's inner motivation for the work. Good ending that explains the deeper reason.
The logical flow: Context -> Person -> Example -> Method -> Motivation
Answer: 43512