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. Critics decry the fact that a major development institution appears to absorb more capital than it distributes to borrowers.
  2. For all its faults critics however, concede that the bank remains a relatively efficient instrument for distribution of development - aid money.
  3. One of the key complaints focuses on this non-profit bank's recent profitability.
  4. Although the lives of millions of people around the globe have been improved by the bank' s activities, it is now under fire.
  5. The bank is also being blamed for large scale involuntary resettlement to make way for dams & other constructions projects.

  1. 21345

  2. 13452

  3. 12345

  4. 43152

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence introduces the bank's impact and criticism (4: improved millions but now under fire), mentions a key complaint (3: non-profit bank's profitability), lists criticisms (1: absorbs more capital than distributes), adds another criticism (5: blamed for resettlement), and ends with concession (2: despite faults, relatively efficient). This flows from introduction to specific issues to qualified defense.