Given below are six sentences taken from a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are numbered S1 and S2 and are placed in the first and last positions respectively and are fixed in their positions. The other four sentences between the first and last sentences are jumbled up and are numbered A, B, C, and D. Rearrange the jumbled sentences in a logical sequence keeping the unity and coherence of the paragraph intact. Choose the correct alternative that best describes the sequence.
S1. Mackintosh gave a gasp.
A. And thus he sat until he nearly started out of his seat, for the silence was suddenly broken by a long rattle.
B. He took the old man's hand, so cold and weak, a coarse, rough hand, and held it in his own.
C. His heart seemed wrenched.
D. It was terrible and unearthly.
S2. Walker was dead.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer
CBAD
Explanation
The correct sequence is C → B → A → D.
After "Mackintosh gave a gasp," the sentence "His heart seemed wrenched" logically explains his emotional reaction. Then he holds the old man's hand, showing his grief. After that, he sits silently until the silence is broken by a sound, which is described as "terrible and unearthly." Finally, S2 reveals the reason: "Walker was dead."
The complete sequence is:
S1 → C → B → A → D → S2
Key Points
Para jumble solving tips:
Identify the emotional or logical connection between sentences.
Look for cause-and-effect relationships.
The sentence before S2 usually gives a clue leading to the final conclusion.