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. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming.
B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, 'Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn't do anything; I just found a remedy that was there.'
C. Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time.
D. The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. CADB.
Logical flow:
C → Introduces Fleming’s fame
A → Mentions the knighthood
D → Follows with the Nobel Prize
B → Ends with Fleming’s modest words
Correct sequence: C → A → D → B
Final paragraph:
Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming. The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, 'Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn't do anything; I just found a remedy that was there.'
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.