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 door of the flat was ajar.
B. The taxi stopped.
C. Mr. Satterthwaite flung himself out and raced up the stone stairs to the second floor like a young athlete.
D. He pushed it open, and the great voice welcomed him.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. BCAD.
Logical flow:
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B introduces the scene with the taxi stopping.
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C follows with the character's action—getting out and running upstairs.
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A describes the condition of the door when he reaches the flat.
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D concludes with the character entering and hearing the voice.
Correct sequence: B → C → A → D
Final paragraph:
The taxi stopped. Mr. Satterthwaite flung himself out and raced up the stone stairs to the second floor like a young athlete. The door of the flat was ajar. He pushed it open, and the great voice welcomed him.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.