Given below are four sentences that are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct
order.
A. It is one of the most popular pastimes.
B. Finding fault with others is the most common human folly.
C. But while railing at others, we hardly realise that we have the same faults in ourselves.
D. We like to sit in idle groups and rail about the shortcomings of others.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. BADC.
Logical flow:
B: This sentence introduces the main idea—“Finding fault with others”—and presents it as a common human folly, making it a strong opener.
A: This supports the idea introduced in B by stating that fault-finding is a popular pastime.
D: This provides a specific example of how this pastime is practiced—“sitting in idle groups and railing…”
C: This adds contrast and reflection—“But while railing…”—highlighting the irony that we possess the same faults.
Thus, the correct sequence becomes: B → A → D → C
Final Sentence: Finding fault with others is the most common human folly. It is one of the most popular pastimes. We like to sit in idle groups and rail about the shortcomings of others. But while railing at others, we hardly realise that we have the same faults in ourselves.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.