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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.

  1. Such a belief in the harmony of nature requires a purpose presumably imposed by the goodness and wisdom of a deity.
  2. These parts, all fit together into an integrated, well-ordered system that was created by design.
  3. Historically, the notion of a balance of nature is part observational, part metaphysical, and not scientific in any way.
  4. 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

✅ Correct Answer: 3421

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.

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