Question

Read the sentences and choose the option that best arranges them in a logical order. 1. Well, it may mean various things; but one very likely thinks first of all that a picture of the object comes before the child’s mind when it hears the word.
2. But what does this mean?
3. I will call it “ostensive teaching of words.” I say that it will form an important part of the training, because it is so with human beings; not because it could not be imagined otherwise.
4. But now, if this does happen – is it the purpose of the word? Yes, it may be the purpose. I can imagine such a use of words (of series of sounds).
5. This ostensive teaching of words can be said to establish an association between the word and the thing.

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

Hint:

In para-jumble questions, always look for (a) definitions/introduction as opening, (b) cause-effect or question-answer links, and (c) concluding sentences with reflective tone.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Identify the introductory sentence.
Sentence 3 introduces the concept “ostensive teaching of words.” It defines the key term and is therefore the natural starting point.
Step 2: Identify logical continuations.
- After (3), sentence 5 explains what ostensive teaching achieves — an association between word and thing. Thus, (3 → 5) is a pair.
- Sentence 2 then poses the question “But what does this mean?” which logically follows the association idea.
- Sentence 1 answers the question by explaining what it may mean: the child imagines the picture of the object.
- Sentence 4 then explores further implications — “if this does happen, is it the purpose?”
Step 3: Verify sequence.
Thus, the logical order is 3 → 5 → 2 → 1 → 4. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (E)}} \]