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. One morning the Giant was lying awake in bed when he heard some lovely music.
B. Then the Hail stopped dancing over his head, and the North Wind ceased roaring, and a delicious perfume came to him through the open casement. “I believe the Spring has come at last,” said the Giant; and he jumped out of bed and looked out.
C. It was really only a little linnet singing outside his window, but it was so long since he had heard a bird sing in his garden that it seemed to him to be the most beautiful music in the world.
D. It sounded so sweet to his ears that he thought it must be the King’s musicians passing by.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ADCB.
- Sentence A sets the scene by mentioning the Giant lying awake in bed and hearing lovely music.
- Sentence D provides further detail about the music, with the Giant thinking it must be the King's musicians passing by.
- Hence, option 1 is the correct answer as only this option has AD in the initial position.