IPMAT Indore 2023
VA
Parajumbles
Medium
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:- What is more shocking to observe is how often such strokes lead to death.
- When the body temperature rises, our vital organs swell, and this causes death.
- One main reason for this is that people underestimate how badly heat can affect the body.
- Heat strokes have become more common in our country than ever before.
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:
- What is more shocking to observe is how often such strokes lead to death.
- When the body temperature rises, our vital organs swell, and this causes death.
- One main reason for this is that people underestimate how badly heat can affect the body.
- Heat strokes have become more common in our country than ever before.
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Spot anchors and linkers Sentence 4 is a general statement. It introduces the topic: “Heat strokes have become more common…” Sentence 1 uses “What is more shocking to observe…” suggesting it builds on a prior point. Sentence 3 introduces a cause with “One main reason,” which explains the problem stated earlier. Sentence 2 is a scientific explanation that must follow a mention of death.
Identify the intro sentence Sentence 4 is the best opener as it sets the stage by stating the trend of increasing heat strokes.
Form logical pairs 4 → 1: Heat strokes are rising → What is shocking is that many lead to death 1 → 3: Shocking outcome (death) → One reason is people underestimate heat 3 → 2: Underestimation → Leads to rising body temperature and organ swelling (scientific explanation)So, the logical sequence is: 4 → 1 → 3 → 2
Chronological sequence First, the context is introduced (heat strokes are more common). Then, the shocking outcome is stated (many lead to death). Next, the cause is explained (people underestimate heat). Finally, the biological reason behind death is described (organ swelling due to heat).
Why other options are eliminated Sentence 1 cannot start the paragraph because it refers to something already known (“What is more shocking…”). Sentence 2 is a technical explanation that requires a setup (mention of death). Sentence 3 starts with “One main reason,” which only makes sense after presenting a problem.
Identify the intro sentence Sentence 4 is the best opener as it sets the stage by stating the trend of increasing heat strokes.
Form logical pairs 4 → 1: Heat strokes are rising → What is shocking is that many lead to death 1 → 3: Shocking outcome (death) → One reason is people underestimate heat 3 → 2: Underestimation → Leads to rising body temperature and organ swelling (scientific explanation)So, the logical sequence is: 4 → 1 → 3 → 2
Chronological sequence First, the context is introduced (heat strokes are more common). Then, the shocking outcome is stated (many lead to death). Next, the cause is explained (people underestimate heat). Finally, the biological reason behind death is described (organ swelling due to heat).
Why other options are eliminated Sentence 1 cannot start the paragraph because it refers to something already known (“What is more shocking…”). Sentence 2 is a technical explanation that requires a setup (mention of death). Sentence 3 starts with “One main reason,” which only makes sense after presenting a problem.
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