Given below are six sentences A-F, of which A and F are static and B-E have been jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order of the jumbled sentences.
A. Suddenly I noticed smoke pouring in through the seams of the ceiling.
B. Groping our way to the front door we all ran out into the front yard.
C. The smoke began to fill the room so quickly that we could barely see.
D. I ran to the neighbours to call the fire department.
E. By the time we made our way outside, the whole roof was engulfed in flames.
F. I saw mother run back into the house and I screamed, “Mom! No!”
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ACBEDF
- A: The sequence starts with the initial observation of smoke, which sets the scene for the subsequent events.
- C: The smoke quickly fills the room, escalating the situation.
- B: The characters try to escape from the smoke-filled room, groping their way to safety.
- E: By the time they reach the outside, the roof is engulfed in flames, showing the progression of the fire.
- D: In the panic, one of the characters goes to call for help, indicating the urgency of the situation.
- F: The final sentence describes a dramatic moment where a character (mother) returns to the house, leading to a scream of distress.
So, the correct order is ACBEDF.