The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided, for e.g., 1234.
(1) In the past, companies with international aspirations simply familiarised themselves with any differences in the legal system or in the procedures used in the day-to-day business of import and export.
(2) Modern trade, however, demands more from companies.
(3) Today, the company seeking international success must also understand the people who live and work in countries they deal with, how they think, behave and do business.
(4) To succeed in today’s global market place, it is essential to learn as much as possible about the conditions in overseas markets.
Solution
Sentence 4 talks about 'learning as much as possible', while sentence 3 talks about 'must also understand', we can figure that sentence 4 precedes sentence 3. This by itself should be enough to determine the most suitable answer. But we can further reason to strengthen this premise and find the exact sequence. Sentence 4 can open the paragraph by setting the premise of what the companies of today are required to have. Sentence 3, which says 'today, companies must also understand', can follow sentence 2, which says that 'modern trade demands more from companies'. Sentence 2 can follow sentence 1, which present the contrast between past and present ('modern trade'). The most sensible sequence among the options, therefore, is 4123.
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