Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences given in question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

  1. Learn a kind of tenderness towards the vanity of others.
  2. And indeed towards all their prejudices.
  3. Who make a cult of sincerity.
  4. Men accustomed to difficult negotiations.
  5. Which is infinitely shocking to these.

  1. 43512

  2. 34521

  3. 41253

  4. 34251
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses men accustomed to negotiations (4: difficult negotiations), mentions specific people (3: who make cult of sincerity), states what they should learn (1: tenderness towards vanity of others), extends this to prejudices (2: towards all their prejudices), and concludes with the effect (5: which is shocking to these). The sequence builds from context to advice to consequence.

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