The sentences given in each of the following questions, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is indicated with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph, and mark the correct sequence of numbers in the box provided below each question.(1) Some lucky babies are entitled to a clutch of passports: one born in America to a Lebanese father and a Japanese mother, for example, can have three.(2) Other unfortunates – one born in Norway to a Lebanese mother and unknown father, say – are entitled to none at all.(3) Unless some country takes pity on them, they will join the world's 10 m or so stateless people in legal limbo, acknowledged as citizens nowhere.(4) Many are unable to work legally, travel across borders or use public services.(5) Almost none can vote or stand for election.
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The sentences given in each of the following questions, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is indicated with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph, and mark the correct sequence of numbers in the box provided below each question.(1) Some lucky babies are entitled to a clutch of passports: one born in America to a Lebanese father and a Japanese mother, for example, can have three.(2) Other unfortunates – one born in Norway to a Lebanese mother and unknown father, say – are entitled to none at all.(3) Unless some country takes pity on them, they will join the world's 10 m or so stateless people in legal limbo, acknowledged as citizens nowhere.(4) Many are unable to work legally, travel across borders or use public services.(5) Almost none can vote or stand for election.
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The most logical order of sentences to form a coherent paragraph would be: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
This sequence starts by introducing the concept of babies having multiple or no citizenships depending on their parents' nationalities (sentences 1 and 2). It then explains the consequences of being stateless (sentences 3, 4, and 5).
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