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.
- Such a belief in the harmony of nature requires a purpose presumably imposed by the goodness and wisdom of a deity.
- These parts, all fit together into an integrated, well-ordered system that was created by design.
- Historically, the notion of a balance of nature is part observational, part metaphysical, and not scientific in any way.
- It is an example of an ancient belief system called teleology, the notion that what we call nature has a predetermined destiny associated with its component parts.
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.
- Such a belief in the harmony of nature requires a purpose presumably imposed by the goodness and wisdom of a deity.
- These parts, all fit together into an integrated, well-ordered system that was created by design.
- Historically, the notion of a balance of nature is part observational, part metaphysical, and not scientific in any way.
- It is an example of an ancient belief system called teleology, the notion that what we call nature has a predetermined destiny associated with its component parts.
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Solution
From passage: "Historically, the notion of a balance of nature is part observational, part metaphysical, and not scientific in any way."
The key is to spot the opening sentence -> sentence 3 introduces the main topic "balance of nature" and sets the context.
Next, we look for connecting words -> sentence 4 starts with "It is an example of" which clearly refers back to the "balance of nature" from sentence 3.
Then we spot the pronoun connection -> sentence 2 begins with "These parts" which connects to "component parts" mentioned at the end of sentence 4.
Finally, sentence 1 starts with "Such a belief" -> this refers back to the teleology belief system discussed in the previous sentences.
Thought process:
Sentence 3 -> introduces topic of balance of nature
Sentence 4 -> defines it as "teleology"
Sentence 2 -> explains how "these parts" work together
Sentence 1 -> concludes what "such a belief" requires
Since no options are provided in this question, the student should focus on the elimination method for para jumbles:
🔍 Look for the opening sentence -> sentence that introduces a new topic without referring to previous ideas
🔍 Find connecting words -> "it", "these", "such", "this" that link to previous sentences
🔍 Spot pronoun references -> make sure pronouns have clear antecedents in the flow
🔍 Check logical progression -> ideas should build from general to specific or follow cause-effect
The correct sequence is 3421 because it follows: introduction -> definition -> explanation -> conclusion.