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. The museum exhibit showcased an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
B. Visitors from around the world came to marvel at the intricate carvings and delicate pottery, each piece telling a story of the people who had created it.
C. The museum's director was proud of the exhibit and the efforts his team had made to curate it.
D. However, one day, a visitor claimed to recognise a piece that had been stolen from his family's home many years ago.
E. The director was shocked and vowed to investigate the matter thoroughly.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ABCDE.
Sentence A is the opening sentence as it introduces the exhibit, which is the central theme of the paragraph.
Sentence B expands on A by talking about the visitors admiring the artifacts. So, B follows A.
Sentence C sentence provides a transition before introducing the conflict. So, C follows B.
The word "However" introduces a twist in the story. Sentence D sentence introduces the conflict after establishing the setting and reactions. So, D follows C.
Sentence E is a logical conclusion because it shows the director's reaction to the visitor’s claim. So, E follows D.
Thus the final order is: A → B → C → D → E.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.