The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer:
1. Each one personified a different aspect of good fortune.
2. The others were versions of popular Buddhist gods, Hindu gods and Daoist gods.
3. Seven popular Japanese deities, the Shichi Fukujin, were considered to bring good luck and happiness.
4. Although they were included in the Shinto pantheon, only two of them, Daikoku and Ebisu, were indigenous Japanese gods.
1. Each one personified a different aspect of good fortune.
2. The others were versions of popular Buddhist gods, Hindu gods and Daoist gods.
3. Seven popular Japanese deities, the Shichi Fukujin, were considered to bring good luck and happiness.
4. Although they were included in the Shinto pantheon, only two of them, Daikoku and Ebisu, were indigenous Japanese gods.
- 1234
- 4312
- 3142
- 2314
The Correct Option is C
Approach Solution - 1
- Sentence 3 introduces the main subject: "Seven popular Japanese deities, the Shichi Fukujin, were considered to bring good luck and happiness." This sets the context and subject matter.
- Sentence 1 builds on this by adding detailed characteristics: "Each one personified a different aspect of good fortune." This sentence logically follows the introduction.
- Sentence 4 provides additional specific information: "Although they were included in the Shinto pantheon, only two of them, Daikoku and Ebisu, were indigenous Japanese gods." This sentence follows because it narrows down the focus to particular members of the group mentioned in sentence 3.
- Sentence 2 finishes by explaining: "The others were versions of popular Buddhist gods, Hindu gods and Daoist gods." This sentence complements the information given in sentence 4 by identifying the origins of the remaining deities.
Approach Solution -2
We should initiate this arrangement by incorporating the pronoun "each one" in sentence 1, which states "each one personified a different aspect of good fortune". This statement directly relates to sentence 3, which introduces the "seven popular deities... Considered to bring good luck and happiness". Hence, the concepts presented in sentences 3 and 1 are similar, with sentence 3 serving as an introduction and sentence 1 elaborating on the idea further. On the other hand, sentences 4 and 2 constitute another cohesive unit. In sentence 4, we encounter the phrase "only two of them were indigenous Japanese gods", while sentence 2 mentions "the others were...". The juxtaposition between the two indigenous gods and the other Buddhist gods establishes a connection between sentences 4 and 2.
So, the correct option is (C): 3142
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