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. Since then, intelligence tests have been mostly used to separate dull children in school from average or bright children, so that special education can be provided to the dull.
B. In other words, intelligence tests give us a norm for each age.
C. Intelligence is expressed as intelligence quotient and tests are developed to indicate what an average child of a certain age can do–what a 5-year-old can answer, but a 4-year-old cannot, for instance.
D. Binet developed the first set of such tests in the early 1900's to find out which children in school needed special attention.
E. Intelligence can be measured by tests.
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- C D A B E
- D E C A B
- E D A C B
- C B A D E
Correct Option: C
E D is the key. Passage must begin with E which introduces the topic telling ‘Intelligence can be measured,’ A, B, C or D cannot begin the passage with their ‘Since then,’ ‘In other words,’ ‘Intelligence is expressed’ and ‘Binet developed’ respectively. D should follow E with ‘Binet developed the first set of such tests’ describing the test talked of by E. A should follow E with ‘Since then’ etc. referring to what has been said in D, C should follow A telling ‘Intelligence is expressed as intelligence quotient,’ advancing the argument of E, D and A. B should follow C and conclude the passage telling ‘intelligence tests give us a norm.’ Options (a) and (d): Passage wrongly begins with C in both the options whereas C should follow A, precede B with ‘Intelligence is expressed’ etc. Option (b): Passage wrongly begins with D whereas D should follow E, precede A with ‘Binet developed’ etc. Except (c) other options are wrong.
