Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statements 6. The statements are jumbled up and from a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

  1. Several attempts were made during the 16th and the 17th centuries to classify plants into some ordered system.

A. Since it is estimated that there are now about 350000 different types of plants, the need for a universal system is obvious.

B. Today, although Latin is a dead language, it is still used to name plants.

C. In the 18th century, a Swedish botanist began a system of naming plants, which has continued in use to this day.

D. When the Swedish botanist began to name and classify plants, it was natural for him to use Latin, for it was the universal language of the learned of his time.

  1. Any new plant found or bred on earth, therefore, it spontaneously earns a Latin name.

  1. ACDB

  2. DCBA

  3. CDBA

  4. CBAD
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sentences C and D can easily be paired together on account of common reference to Swedish botanist and later D and B can be paired on account of common reference to Latin language. Also, sentences A and 6 can be paired on account of common reference to the number of plants and therefore, option (3) validates all our inferences. Thus, option (3) is correct answer.

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