Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Nostalgia helps us maintain a positive psychological status when counteracting the negative impact of difficult situations.
B. Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for one’s past.
C. The adaptive functions of nostalgia are many, with one effect being pain relief.
D. It is a self-conscious, perhaps bittersweet but predominantly positive social emotion.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. BDAC.
B: This sentence provides a clear definition of nostalgia, setting the stage for the discussion that follows.
D: It elaborates on the emotional nature of nostalgia, describing it as a predominantly positive emotion tinged with self-awareness and sometimes bittersweetness.
A: This sentence explains one of the benefits of nostalgia, which is its ability to help people maintain a positive psychological state, especially during challenging times.
C: It concludes the paragraph by discussing the adaptive functions of nostalgia, emphasizing its role in providing emotional relief and other positive effects, such as pain relief.
Correct sequence: B → D → A → C
Final Passage: Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for one’s past. It is a self-conscious, perhaps bittersweet but predominantly positive social emotion. Nostalgia helps us maintain a positive psychological status when counteracting the negative impact of difficult situations. The adaptive functions of nostalgia are many, with one effect being pain relief.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.