Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. But a dove that happened to be sitting on a neighbouring tree saw the ant’s danger and, plucking off a leaf, let it drop into the water before him.
B. Just at that time, a fowler was spreading his net and was in the act of ensnaring the dove, when the ant, perceiving his object, bit his heel.
C. An ant went to a fountain to quench his thirst and, tumbling in, almost drowned.
D. The ant mounting upon it, was presently wafted safely ashore.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. CADB.
Explanation:
- The sentence that introduces the paragraph about an Ant is 'C'.
- The second sentence will be 'A' as it explains what happened after the ant almost drowned.
- The third sentence will be 'D' as it continues to explain the happening i.e. the ant was presently wafted safely ashore.
- The last sentence is B' which concludes the passage.
So, the correct order of sentences is CADB. Hence, the chosen option is correct.