Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

  1. Coeducation was first introduced in Western Europe after the Reformation, when certain Protestant groups urged that girls as well as boys should be taught to read the Bible. B. The new free public elementary, or common schools, were almost always coeducational, and by 1900, most public high schools were coeducational as well. C. The practice became especially marked in Scotland, the northern parts of England, and colonial New England, where young children of both sexes attended the same schools. D. Many private colleges from their inception admitted women. E. In the later half of the 18th century, girls were gradually admitted to town schools.
  2. Many state universities followed their example.

  1. CDEB

  2. DCEB

  3. CEBD

  4. EBCD

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C Correct answer
Explanation

‘The practice’ refers to ‘coeducation’ in 1. B follows E as ‘later half of the 18th century’ follows ‘by 1900’. ‘Their example’ in 6 refers to ‘Many private colleges’ in D.