Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. Soon I reached the churchyard.
B. To my surprise, I immediately came upon the convict.
C. He was sitting on a tombstone with his back towards me.
D. I went up and touched him gently on the back.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ABCD.
A This sentence sets the scene, indicating that the narrator has arrived at the churchyard. It's the starting point of the action.
B After reaching the churchyard, the narrator encounters the convict, which is a surprise. This naturally follows the arrival.
C The narrator then describes the convict’s position, which provides a visual of the situation and builds up the scene further.
D Finally, the narrator takes action by approaching and touching the convict. This concludes the sequence of events.