Question

Arrange the following sentences in a LOGICAL sequence:
1. But when it comes to companies that lack computer programmers, the government is far more sympathetic. 
2. As a result, limited access to foreign talent is a common gripe of tech founders and venture capitalists. 
3. And, demand for the latter has soared among British startups. 
4. This is less inconsistent than it may seem. 
5. An HGV driver takes between six and ten weeks to train; a competent coder several years.

• A. 3,5,1,2,4
• B. 3,4,2,1,5
• C. 1,4,5,3,2
• D. 3,5,4,2,1
• E. 1,2,5,3,4

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Starting Point
Sentence (1) begins with “But when it comes...”, which clearly sets up the issue of shortage of programmers. Hence, it must come first.

Step 2: Clarification
Sentence (4) follows naturally: “This is less inconsistent than it may seem.” This explains why the government acts differently for programmers vs. others.

Step 3: Logical Support
Sentence (5) provides the justification: coders take several years to train compared to HGV drivers. So, (5) directly supports (4).

Step 4: Effect on Startups
Sentence (3) then explains: demand for coders has soared among startups, which connects to (5).

Step 5: Consequence
Finally, sentence (2) concludes: limited access to foreign talent becomes a common gripe.

Final Sequence:
\[ \boxed{1 \;\; \rightarrow \;\; 4 \;\; \rightarrow \;\; 5 \;\; \rightarrow \;\; 3 \;\; \rightarrow \;\; 2} \]