Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
A. The old watch ticked steadily on the shelf.
B. It had survived generations of owners.
C. Each scratch and dent told a different story.
D. Time seemed frozen around it
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Order: Option 1 — ABCD
Explanation:
A. 'The old watch ticked steadily on the shelf.' — This opens the paragraph by introducing the subject and setting the scene.
B. 'It had survived generations of owners.' — This follows naturally, giving background on the watch's long history.
C. 'Each scratch and dent told a different story.' — This builds on B, showing how the watch's long history (surviving generations) is reflected in its physical marks — each one telling a story from its past.
D. 'Time seemed frozen around it.' — This provides a fitting, reflective conclusion, capturing the timeless quality of the old watch after its history has been described.
Logical flow: Watch introduced (A) → History of ownership (B) → Physical evidence of that history (C) → Reflective conclusion on time (D)
Correct sequence: A → B → C → D (Option 1)