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. Suddenly, a motor bike came towards me from the opposite direction.
B. The consequence of my daredevilry was a sprained ankle and a bruised arm.
C. I was enjoying my hands-free ride at top speed.
D. I tried to swerve out of the way but lost control and fell.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. CADB.
While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them. Also, the first sentence of a passage is usually independent and introduces a topic. The second one provides more information about it.
Steps to arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph:
- Sentence C is the independent sentence and talks about the subject enjoying something. We learn from the sentence that the subject was enjoying a 'hands-free ride at top speed' which implies that the subject was driving a motorcycle. So, sentence C is the first sentence after rearrangement.
- Sentence A talks about a sudden occurrence and sets the tone for the rest of the passage. It states how another bike came towards the subject from the opposite direction. Hence, A follows C.
- Sentence D talks about the action taken by the subject after the sudden occurrence and hence comes in the third position.
- So, sentence B is the concluding sentence as it points out the consequences of the subject's actions.
- Thus, the correct order after rearrangement is option 3 i.e. CADB.
The paragraph is: I was enjoying my hands-free ride at top speed. Suddenly, a motor bike came towards me from the opposite direction. I tried to swerve out of the way but lost control and fell. The consequence of my daredevilry was a sprained ankle and a bruised arm.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. CADB.