Question

The sentences as given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled as A, B, C, D and E. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
A. Surrendered, or captured, combatants cannot be incarcerated in razor wire cages, this 'war' has a dubious legality.
B. How can then one characterize a conflict to be waged against a phenomenon as war?
C. The phrase 'war against terror', which has passed into the common lexicon, is a huge misnomer.
D. Besides, war has a juridical meaning in international law, which has codified the laws of war, imbuing them with a humanitarian content.
E. Terror is a phenomenon, not an entity-either State or non-State

• A. ECDBA
• B. BECDA
• C. EBCAD
• D. CDEAB
• E. CEBDA

Hint:

N/A

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The given question requires arranging sentences labelled A, B, C, D, and E into a coherent paragraph. The sentences need to logically follow each other to form a comprehensive idea, allowing the reader to understand the specific topic being discussed, which, in this case, is the concept of a 'war against terror'. Let's examine the sentences step-by-step to determine the most logical order:

1. Sentence C: "The phrase 'war against terror', which has passed into the common lexicon, is a huge misnomer." This sentence introduces the idea that the term 'war against terror' is misleading. It sets the stage for the argument by highlighting the problematic nature of the phrase.
2. Sentence E: "Terror is a phenomenon, not an entity-either State or non-State." This sentence logically follows C by explaining why the phrase 'war against terror' is a misnomer: because 'terror' is a phenomenon rather than a definitive entity.
3. Sentence B: "How can then one characterize a conflict to be waged against a phenomenon as war?" This question naturally arises from realizing that terror is a phenomenon, not an entity. It challenges the notion of declaring war on a non-entity.
4. Sentence D: "Besides, war has a juridical meaning in international law, which has codified the laws of war, imbuing them with a humanitarian content." This expands the argument by mentioning that real wars involve certain legal and humanitarian regulations, which are absent in a 'war against terror'.
5. Sentence A: "Surrendered, or captured, combatants cannot be incarcerated in razor wire cages, this 'war' has a dubious legality." Linking back to the legal perspective mentioned in D, this sentence concludes the argument, questioning the legality of actions taken in the 'war against terror'.

Thus, the most logical order of sentences is CEBDA, making the paragraph coherent and well-structured.