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. My husband would not be back until late and I decided to settle down in a comfortable chair and read a book.
B. I put the children to bed early and prepared some coffee.
C. It had been a tiring day and I was looking forward to a quiet evening.
D. Soon I was sitting comfortably with a cup of coffee and the book.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. CBDA.
Logical flow
The paragraph begins with C, which sets the situation — the speaker is tired and wants a quiet evening.
Next is B, where she puts the children to bed and prepares coffee, which naturally follows after deciding to relax.
Then comes A, where she decides to settle down with a book.
Finally, D describes the result — she is comfortably sitting with coffee and the book.
Correct sequence: C → B → A → D
Final Sentence/Passage:
It had been a tiring day, and I was looking forward to a quiet evening. I put the children to bed early and prepared some coffee. My husband would not be back until late and I decided to settle down in a comfortable chair and read a book. Soon I was sitting comfortably with a cup of coffee and the book.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.