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CAT/1998

Question . 121

In the following question, the answer choices suggest alternative arrangements of four or more sentences (denoted by A, B, C, D, E, F). Choose the alternative which suggests a coherent paragraph.

A. An essay that appeals chiefly to the intellect is Francis Bacon’s of Studies.

B. His careful tripartite division of studies expressed succinctly in aphoristic prose demands the complete attention of the mind of the reader.

C. He considers studies as they should be; for pleasure, for self-improvement, for business.

D. He considers the evils of excess study; laziness, affectation, and preciosity.

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(b) A gives us the beginning of the passage and talks about Francis Bacons’s essay of Studies. B continues and describes his tripartite division of studies. C tells us that study should be for pleasure, for self-improvement, for business. D states that he has considered the evils of excess study i.e. laziness, affectation, and preciosity.