Direction: The sentences given in each question, when arranged in the proper sequence, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter/number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
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A. His influence over Nero was, at least initially, salutary.
B. He killed his mother and his brother and sent Seneca to exile.
C. Seneca was a true follower of stoic philosophy.
D. But, eventually, Nero’s cruel propensities revealed themselves.
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- C A D B
- D C B A
- A B C D
- B D C A
Correct Option: A
C A and D B are the keys. A should follow C with its ‘His influence over’ which refers to ‘Seneca’ mentioned by A. Option (b): Passage wrongly begins with D whereas D should follow A. Option (c): Passage wrongly begins with A whereas A should follow C. Option (d): Passage begins with B whereas B should follow D. Except (a) other options are wrong.
