IPMAT Indore 2020
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Parajumbles
Hard
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. - It was felt that the major polluters had a moral obligation to deliver on the agreements reached some years ago during a similar convention on Climate Change.
- The papers presented indicated that the impacts of current warming are much more severe than previously understood.
- It appears that the planet's ability to adapt to and cope with how it is being treated is fraying.
- For example, the acceleration of sea level rise and ocean warming, and increasing risks of reaching limits to adaptation.
- This is what emerged at a recent conference attended by the largest scientific community on climate science.
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- It was felt that the major polluters had a moral obligation to deliver on the agreements reached some years ago during a similar convention on Climate Change.
- The papers presented indicated that the impacts of current warming are much more severe than previously understood.
- It appears that the planet's ability to adapt to and cope with how it is being treated is fraying.
- For example, the acceleration of sea level rise and ocean warming, and increasing risks of reaching limits to adaptation.
- This is what emerged at a recent conference attended by the largest scientific community on climate science.
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✅ Correct Answer: 34521
Spot anchors and linkers Sentence 3 uses “It appears…” which introduces a general observation about the planet's degrading ability to cope. Sentence 4 provides specific examples of that degradation (sea level rise, ocean warming). Sentence 5 begins with “This is what emerged…,” clearly referring to the findings based on the examples just presented. Sentence 2 reports what the papers said at the conference, so it naturally follows the mention of the conference. Sentence 1 concludes with a moral expectation, making it suitable for the end.
Identify the intro sentence Sentence 3 is the most logical opener. It expresses a broad concern and sets the tone for the rest of the paragraph.
Form logical pairs 3 → 4: General concern → Specific examples 4 → 5: Examples → Summary of what emerged at a major climate conference 5 → 2: Conference context → Key takeaway from the presented papers 2 → 1: Shocking insights → Leads to a call for responsibilitySo, the logical sequence is: 3 → 4 → 5 → 2 → 1
Chronological sequence The paragraph begins with a concern about the Earth's resilience. Then, concrete examples are shared. Next, it mentions the context (climate science conference). After that, it reveals the findings. Finally, it ends with a moral appeal to major polluters.
Why other options are eliminated Sentence 1 cannot come early because it presents a conclusion or moral judgment. Sentence 2 refers to findings that need context first. Sentence 5 uses “this,” which requires prior explanation. Sentence 4 gives examples and must follow a general statement like sentence 3.
Identify the intro sentence Sentence 3 is the most logical opener. It expresses a broad concern and sets the tone for the rest of the paragraph.
Form logical pairs 3 → 4: General concern → Specific examples 4 → 5: Examples → Summary of what emerged at a major climate conference 5 → 2: Conference context → Key takeaway from the presented papers 2 → 1: Shocking insights → Leads to a call for responsibilitySo, the logical sequence is: 3 → 4 → 5 → 2 → 1
Chronological sequence The paragraph begins with a concern about the Earth's resilience. Then, concrete examples are shared. Next, it mentions the context (climate science conference). After that, it reveals the findings. Finally, it ends with a moral appeal to major polluters.
Why other options are eliminated Sentence 1 cannot come early because it presents a conclusion or moral judgment. Sentence 2 refers to findings that need context first. Sentence 5 uses “this,” which requires prior explanation. Sentence 4 gives examples and must follow a general statement like sentence 3.
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