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. The grandfather of the owner of this hair, of whom it is the last souvenir, after many adventures, duels and elopements, at about sixty-five fell madly in love with his farmer's daughter.
A. She was blond, pale, distinguished-looking, with a slow manner of talking, a quiet voice and a look so gentle that one might have taken her for a Madonna.
B. His daughter and daughter-in-law, who lived in the chateau, found this perfectly natural, love was such a tradition in the family.
C. The old nobleman took her to his home and was soon so captivated with her that he could not live without her for a minute.
D. I knew them both.
S2. Nothing in regard to a passion surprised them, and if one spoke before them of parted lovers, even of vengeance after treachery, both said in the same sad tone: 'Oh, how he must have suffered to come to that point!'
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
DACB
Explanation
After S1 introduces the old nobleman and his love for the farmer's daughter, Sentence D naturally follows because the narrator states, “I knew them both,” referring to the nobleman and the farmer's daughter. Sentence A then describes the farmer's daughter in detail. Sentence C continues the story by explaining that the old nobleman took her home and became deeply attached to her. Finally, Sentence B introduces his daughter and daughter-in-law, whose attitude toward his love affair leads naturally to S2, where their views on love and passion are explained.
The other sequences disturb the logical flow. They either describe the woman's appearance before introducing that the narrator knew both people or mention the family members before the relationship between the nobleman and the farmer's daughter has been established.
Key Points
In para-jumble questions, first identify the sentence that directly connects with the opening statement. Then arrange the remaining sentences by following the sequence of introduction, description, events, and conclusion. Pronouns and references such as “them both” often provide important clues to the correct order.