Question

Identify the sentence that is not in logical order.

On Sunday, March 4, of that year, President James K. Polk was scheduled to leave office at noon. He refused to be sworn in on a Sunday, and insisted on waiting until the next day. Zachary Taylor, the newly elected president, was supposed to take over. There was just one problem—Zachary Taylor was a very religious man.

Answer 1

The correct answer would be the option C. There was just one problem—Zachary Taylor was a very religious man. This sentece should be the second sentence. It should read like this. "On Sunday, March 4, of that year, President James K. Polk was scheduled to leave office at noon.There was just one problem—Zachary Taylor was a very religious man. . . ." and so on, in the normal order.

Answer 2

The sentence "He refused to be sworn in on a Sunday, and insisted on waiting until the next day."

It should be after the sentence "There was just one problem - Zachary Taylor was a very religious man."