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. "Well, you can't make me", she said, looking back at me.
B. She went on, "Well, you might try", I responded, and she laughed.
C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, "What do you want?" McKechnie remembered.
D. "Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased", I added.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. CDAB.
Sentence C sets the scene by describing the arrival of the person being spoken to and the initial exchange.
Sentence D follows, indicating the speaker's response to the question posed in sentence C.
Sentence A then shows the response of the person being spoken to, rejecting the speaker's request.
Finally, sentence B concludes the paragraph by narrating the continuation of the conversation, with laughter ensuing after the exchange between the two speakers.