Question

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

1. It is a process that involves the systematic and objective investigation of a subject to discover new facts or to confirm existing ones.

2. Research is a foundational pillar of academic and scientific progress.

3. This can be either theoretical, aiming to expand knowledge, or applied, seeking to solve a practical problem.

4. The findings of this investigation are then documented and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2, 1, 3, 4

• Step 1: Identify the Opening Sentence (Independent Idea)

  • Sentence 2 is the only logical starting point. It introduces the core noun and central topic of the paragraph: "Research". It is an independent statement that establishes why research is important without requiring any prior context.

• Step 2: Connect the Definition using Pronouns

  • Sentence 1 begins with the pronoun "It". This pronoun needs a singular noun to refer back to. Looking at Sentence 2, "It" perfectly links back to the noun "Research". Sentence 1 expands on the definition by describing what kind of process research is (systematic and objective investigation). This forms an immediate 2–1 pair.

• Step 3: Track the Demonstrative Pointers

  • Sentence 3 begins with the demonstrative pronoun "This". Ask yourself: What does "this" refer to? It refers to the "process" or "investigation" mentioned at the end of Sentence 1. Sentence 3 builds on this by classifying the types of research into two categories: theoretical or applied.

• Step 4: Conclude with the Final Step of the Process

  • Sentence 4 mentions "The findings of this investigation...". The word "investigation" explicitly points back to the vocabulary used in Sentence 1 ("objective investigation"). Documenting and peer-reviewing findings is naturally the concluding stage of any research process, making Sentence 4 the perfect closing sentence.