Given below are six sentences of a paragraph. Sentence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last sentence of the para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. Select the option that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. We soon ran into a nomad's tent, where we were well received and allowed to graze our yak to his heart's content.
B. She quickly made us cups of butter tea, and for the first time I drank this brew with relish.
C. This time our hostess was a young woman.
D. Only then did we notice what a picturesque figure our young hostess made.
E. The warmth ran through our frozen bodies and brought us to life again.
F. She wore a sheepskin cloak reaching down to the ground and in her long black pigtail she wore mussel shells, silver coins, and various cheap ornaments imported from abroad.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. CBED.
The order C, B, E, D forms a coherent and meaningful paragraph because it logically follows the sequence of events and descriptions:
C– Introduces the new character, setting up the scene.
B– Describes the action taken by the young hostess, providing detail about her hospitality.
E- Captures the effect of the butter tea and the warmth of the tent, illustrating the relief felt by the narrator.
D- Reflects on the visual impression of the hostess after experiencing the warmth and hospitality, adding a descriptive touch.
This sequence ensures a smooth flow from introducing the hostess, describing her actions, detailing the effects of her hospitality, and concluding with a reflection on her appearance.