Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. S1. Development should include both material and non-material aspects of human existence. A. But such development depletes renewable resources and adversely affects environment. B. In the West, development is totally money-oriented. C. Only the development which meets the needs of the present generation without disabling the future generations can be called sustainable. D. This kind of development is not sustainable. S6. Sustainable development is a positive attitude towards socio-economic problems with a wide involvement of the people.
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Arranging Sentences for a Coherent Paragraph
The question asks us to arrange the jumbled sentences A, B, C, and D between the fixed first sentence (S1) and the fixed last sentence (S6) to form a logical and coherent paragraph.
Let's first read all the sentences to understand the general topic:
- S1: Development should include both material and non-material aspects of human existence. (Introduces the topic of development and its scope)
- A: But such development depletes renewable resources and adversely affects environment. (Mentions negative consequences of a type of development)
- B: In the West, development is totally money-oriented. (Introduces a specific type of development)
- C: Only the development which meets the needs of the present generation without disabling the future generations can be called sustainable. (Defines sustainable development)
- D: This kind of development is not sustainable. (Concludes about the sustainability of a type of development)
- S6: Sustainable development is a positive attitude towards socio-economic problems with a wide involvement of the people. (Further elaborates on sustainable development)
Finding the Starting Sentence (after S1)
S1 talks about the ideal scope of development. Sentence B introduces a specific example of how development is perceived in the West ("totally money-oriented"). This seems like a natural transition from the general statement in S1 to a specific case. Sentences A and D refer to a type of development ("such development", "this kind of development"), implying they follow a sentence that introduces that type. Sentence C defines sustainable development, which is likely introduced later in the paragraph.
Therefore, sentence B is the most likely sentence to follow S1.
Building the Sequence
If B follows S1, it introduces the idea of money-oriented development in the West. Sentence A talks about "such development" depleting resources and affecting the environment. "Such development" logically refers to the money-oriented development mentioned in B and its consequences. So, A should follow B.
Now we have S1 - B - A.
Sentence D says, "This kind of development is not sustainable." "This kind of development" clearly refers back to the development described in B and its negative effects mentioned in A. So, D should follow A.
Now we have S1 - B - A - D.
Sentence C defines sustainable development. Sentence S6 further discusses sustainable development. The paragraph discusses an unsustainable type of development (B-A-D). It is logical to transition from discussing unsustainable development (D) to defining sustainable development (C). This provides a contrast and leads into S6.
So, C should follow D.
The sequence is S1 - B - A - D - C - S6.
Verifying the Coherence (BADC)
Let's read the sentences in this order:
- S1: Development should include both material and non-material aspects of human existence.
- B: In the West, development is totally money-oriented.
- A: But such development depletes renewable resources and adversely affects environment.
- D: This kind of development is not sustainable.
- C: Only the development which meets the needs of the present generation without disabling the future generations can be called sustainable.
- S6: Sustainable development is a positive attitude towards socio-economic problems with a wide involvement of the people.
This arrangement forms a clear and logical flow: Introduction (S1), specific example of development (B), its negative consequences (A), conclusion on its unsustainability (D), definition of sustainable development (C), and further elaboration on sustainable development (S6). The transition words and phrases like "such development" (A) and "This kind of development" (D) link the sentences effectively.
Summary of Sentence Order
| Sentence | Original Position | Correct Position (after S1) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Jumbled | 2nd (after B) |
| B | Jumbled | 1st (after S1) |
| C | Jumbled | 4th (after D) |
| D | Jumbled | 3rd (after A) |
The correct order of the jumbled sentences is BADC.
Revision Table: Paragraph Coherence & Structure
| Concept | Explanation | Example from Question |
|---|---|---|
| S1 & S6 | Fixed sentences that provide context and boundaries for the paragraph. S1 introduces, S6 concludes or summarizes. | S1 introduces development; S6 discusses sustainable development. |
| Topic Sentence | Often the first sentence of a body paragraph; introduces the main idea. | B acts like a topic sentence for the middle part, focusing on Western development. |
| Connecting Phrases | Words or phrases that link ideas between sentences (e.g., "such," "this kind," "but"). | "such development" in A links to B; "This kind of development" in D links to B and A; "But" in A shows contrast. |
| Logical Flow | Ideas follow each other in a sensible order (e.g., problem → consequence → conclusion → solution/alternative). | B (Problem: money-oriented development) → A (Consequence: resource depletion) → D (Conclusion: unsustainable) → C (Alternative: sustainable definition). |
Additional Information: Understanding Sustainable Development
The paragraph discusses sustainable development. It's a crucial concept, especially in the context of economics and environment.
- Definition: Sustainable development is often defined (as in sentence C) as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Aspects: As S1 suggests, development should include material (economic growth, infrastructure) and non-material (social well-being, culture, equity) aspects.
- Contrast: The paragraph contrasts unsustainable, money-oriented development (like the type described in B, leading to A and D) with sustainable development (defined in C and discussed in S6). Unsustainable development focuses only on immediate material gain, often ignoring environmental and social costs.
- Importance: Sustainable development is vital for long-term human well-being and planetary health. It requires balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations.
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