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. Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest and most powerful American women, loved and admired by everyone.
B. When she was only 19, she became the first black female assistant to Nashville’s evening news anchor.
C. But Oprah had a very difficult and traumatic childhood.
D. In 1986, Oprah became the television presenter of her own talk show called ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ABDC.
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Sentence A serves as the opening statement introducing Oprah Winfrey's status and popularity.
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Sentence B provides a chronological detail about an achievement in Oprah's early life, showing her determination and breaking barriers.
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Sentence D follows the previous sentence by highlighting a major milestone in her career.
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Sentence C adds depth to Oprah's background, giving context to her journey and struggles before achieving fame and success.
Thus, the correct sequence would be: ABDC