Question

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. The sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

1. The impression that corruption is a universal phenomenon persists and the people do not co-operate in checking this evil.
2. So, there is hardly anything that the government can do about it now.
3. It is regrettable that there is widespread corruption in the country at all levels. 
4. Recently several offenders were brought to book, but they were not given deterrent punishment.

Options

• CDAB

• ADBC

• ADCB 

• CBAD

Answer 1

CDAB is the correct option.
Option (c) opens with a general statement then (d) serves as a concrete example to support the earlier statement. Option (a & b) serve as concluding remarks.