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. Suddenly, in the midst of his distress, he heard footsteps in the corridor.
A. The Count was tall, lanky, freckled, with close-cropped red hair, and a wicked bony face.
B. His knees stuck out from his tightly fitting trousers like two bunions.
C. In a moment the door opened, and in the middle of the diabolical kitchen stood Count Scarlet with threateningly puckered eyebrows.
D. His hands were as large as beefsteaks.
S2. He lifted his aristocratic, hairy red hand, and his tiny pig eyes grinned searchingly: "Well, Maestro!"
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The task is to arrange sentences A, B, C, and D between the fixed S1 and S2 to form a coherent paragraph.
S1 introduces the situation: someone heard footsteps in the corridor.
C logically follows as it describes the door opening and the person (Count Scarlet) appearing.
A then describes the Count's general appearance (tall, lanky, freckled, red hair, bony face).
D and B provide specific physical details, describing his hands and knees in that order. The description flows from general appearance to specific body parts.
S2 concludes the scene with the Count speaking ("Well, Maestro!").