Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question some statements have been provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. Every one will readily allow that there is a considerable difference between the perceptions of the mind, when a man feels the pain of excessive heat, or the pleasure of moderate warmth, and when he afterwards recalls to his memory this sensation, or anticipates it by his imagination. B. The utmost we say of them, even when they operate with greatest vigour, is, that they represent their object in so lively a manner, that we could almost say we feel or see it. C. These faculties may mimic or copy the perceptions of the senses; but they never can entirely reach the force and vivacity of the original sentiment. D. But, except the mind be disordered by disease or madness, they never can arrive at such a pitch of vivacity, as to render these perceptions altogether undistinguishable. E. All the colours of poetry, however splendid, can never paint natural objects in such a manner as to make the description be taken for a real landskip. F. The most lively thought is still inferior to the dullest sensation.

  1. ABCDEF

  2. EBCDFA

  3. FADCBE

  4. ACBDEF

  5. EFCBDA

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D Correct answer
Explanation

'These faculties' in C refers to 'recalls' or anticipates' in A. 'Never paint' in E follows 'they never can arrive'. F is the conclusion.