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The following question contains four sentences which in their present arrangement lack coherence, connection, and development. There is only one way of rearranging them to make a coherent passage. Choose the correct arrangement from the alternative given and mark your answer as (1), (2), (3), or (4) in the answer sheet. a. Knowing the dangers of drug abuse, the governments of many countries have taken various steps to deal with the problem. b. This is the misuse of drugs - drugs obtained illegally and taken for the purpose of getting pleasure and thrills. c. Today we hear a lot about drug abuse. d. This practice can ruin a person's life and even lead to death

The following question contains four sentences which in their present arrangement lack coherence, connection, and development. There is only one way of rearranging them to make a coherent passage. Choose the correct arrangement from the alternative given and mark your answer as (1), (2), (3), or (4) in the answer sheet. a. Knowing the dangers of drug abuse, the governments of many countries have taken various steps to deal with the problem. b. This is the misuse of drugs - drugs obtained illegally and taken for the purpose of getting pleasure and thrills. c. Today we hear a lot about drug abuse. d. This practice can ruin a person's life and even lead to death Correct Answer c b d a

The correct answer is 'c b d a'.

Key Points

  • While carefully reading all the given sentences it is clear that 'sentence c' is the introductory statement.
  • It is indicating that the topic of the passage is 'drug abuse'.
  • Therefore, 'sentence c' will come first.
  • 'Sentence b' is defining drug abuse.
  • Therefore, the second statement will be 'sentence b'.
  • 'Sentence d' is talking about the harmful effects of drug abuse and how it is a problem.
  • Therefore 'sentence d' will be the third sentence.
  • 'Sentence a' will be the last statement because it is talking about the steps taken by the government to tackle this problem of drug abuse.
  • Therefore, the correct order is 'c b d a'.
  • Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

 

Correct arrangement: Today we hear a lot about drug abuse. This is the misuse of drugs - drugs obtained illegally and taken for the purpose of getting pleasure and thrills. This practice can ruin a person's life and even lead to death. Knowing the dangers of drug abuse, the governments of many countries have taken various steps to deal with the problem.

Additional Information

  • 'Thrills' means a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
    • Example: The thrill of jumping out of an airplane.
  • 'Ruin' means the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed.
    • Example: A large white house falling into gentle ruin.

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