Question

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. These narratives often explore the ethical and social consequences of technological advancement, from artificial intelligence to genetic engineering. 2. Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology. 3. This makes it a powerful tool for social commentary and for anticipating future challenges and dilemmas. 4.While entertaining, the genre servesa purpose beyond mere escapism.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2, 4, 1, 3

To solve sentence rearrangement (parajumbles) accurately, we need to identify the opening sentence, look for logical links, and track pronoun references. Let's break it down step-by-step:

• Step 1: Identify the Opening Sentence (The Introduction)

  • Sentence 2 is the perfect opening sentence because it introduces the main topic of the paragraph: Science fiction. It defines the genre ("Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction..."), setting a standalone context.

  • Sentences 1, 3, and 4 cannot open the paragraph because they begin with transition words or pronouns (These narratives, This makes, While entertaining) that require a prior reference.

• Step 2: Find the Logical Link to Sentence 2

  • After defining science fiction in Sentence 2, Sentence 4 acts as a perfect transition. It builds on the definition by shifting focus from its basic traits to its deeper value ("While entertaining, the genre serves a purpose beyond mere escapism.").

• Step 3: Track the Pronoun / Noun Links

  • Sentence 1 begins with the phrase "These narratives...". We must ask: Which narratives? This refers back to the "imaginative concepts" and stories mentioned in the previous sentences. Sentence 1 expands on what these stories do ("...explore the ethical and social consequences..."). This makes the sequence 4 $\rightarrow$ 1 a tight logical pair.

• Step 4: Identify the Concluding Sentence

  • Sentence 3 begins with "This makes it...". The pronoun "This" summarizes the entire core argument made in Sentence 1 (the act of exploring ethical and social consequences). Because it explores these consequences, it becomes a “powerful tool for social commentary.” This effectively wraps up the paragraph's premise.

• Final Coherent Sequence: > (2) Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology. (4) While entertaining, the genre serves a purpose beyond mere escapism. (1) These narratives often explore the ethical and social consequences of technological advancement, from artificial intelligence to genetic engineering. (3) This makes it a powerful tool for social commentary and for anticipating future challenges and dilemmas.