Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct logical sequence to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Globally, almost 6.5 million people have died so far.
B. As I write the final chapter, we enter the third year in our battle with COVID-19.
C. While we have the vaccine to outlive the disease, to live our grief needs the salve of
time.
D. I started writing this book in the throes of the pandemic
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. D, B, A, C.
The paragraph is about the author's experience of writing a book during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflecting on the global impact of the disease. So the first sentence must be D.
The author mentions writing the final chapter, so B must follow D.
The author mentions that almost 6.5 million people have died globally due to COVID-19. So, A must follow B.
The author reflects on the need for time to heal the grief caused by the pandemic, even though there is a vaccine available.
So, the last sentence must be C.