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. When it was time to divide the spoils, the lion took one portion for his title as king of the forest.
B. He took another portion because he was a partner, and yet another because he was the strongest.
C. He took the last portion because an accident would befall anyone who laid a paw upon it.
D. Once a lion went hunting with three other beasts.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. DABC.
- A paragraph's first sentence is usually independent and contains a general statement.
- Sentence A and D are independent statements.
- Sentence D is truly independent while A provides more information given by D.
- Hence, A must come after D.
- The only option with this order is option 2.
The correct paragraph is-
Once a lion went hunting with three other beasts. When it was time to divide the spoils, the lion took one portion for his title as king of the forest. He took another portion because he was a partner, and yet another because he was the strongest. He took the last portion because an accident would befall anyone who laid a paw upon it.