Question

Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

1. The research team was baffled by the anomaly.
2. They decided to replicate the experiment under stricter conditions.
3. The results contradicted established scientific theories.
4. A deeper investigation revealed a minor error in calibration.

• A. 1-2-3-4
• B. 3-1-2-4
• C. 1-3-2-4
• D. 3-2-1-4

Hint:

• Look for an introductory sentence that sets the scene or introduces the main subject.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships and chronological progression.
• Pronouns and demonstratives (e.g., "they," "this anomaly") can link sentences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The optimal sequence is 1-3-2-4:

• 1. The research team was baffled by the anomaly. (This establishes the core issue: a perplexing anomaly.)
• 3. The results contradicted established scientific theories. (This elaborates on the anomaly's nature and significance.)
• 2. They decided to replicate the experiment under stricter conditions. (This details the team's reaction to the anomalous, contradictory findings.)
• 4. A deeper investigation revealed a minor error in calibration. (This presents the resolution stemming from their subsequent actions, clarifying the anomaly.)

This arrangement forms a coherent narrative: problem identification, problem explanation, action, and resolution.