Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) The software will exploit the untapped power of the computer to process information on the molecules and send it back to the central server at Oxford University. (2) British scientists enlisted the help of thousands of home computer owners in an experiment which they hope will find new treatments for cancer. (3) Volunteers can download software over the internet which, when their personal computer is idle, will get to work screening molecules for anti cancer activity which could be used in cancer drugs. (4) The more the volunteers taking part, the quicker the results will come, according to the scientists behind the project.

  1. 2431

  2. 2134

  3. 2413

  4. 2314

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sentence 2 is the introductory sentence. Next sentece is sentence 3, and the link is 'Volunteers' who can use the efforsts of British Scientists. Further connector is 'The software' in sentence 1. And sentence 4 comes at last.