Rearrange the following sentence parts to form a meaningful and grammatically correct paragraph:
P. He took great care to remove the old, flaking paint from the antique table.
Q. He smoothed the wood using fine sandpaper to bring out the original grain.
R. He added a final layer of varnish for protection and a new stain.
S. The table had been carefully refurbished and was no longer worn out and ancient.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The sentence parts are rearranged to follow a chronological order of the refurbishment process:
P. Preparing the table by removing old paint.
Q. Smoothing the wood.
R. Finishing with stain and varnish.
S. Describing the final result.