Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Before we could react or comprehend, the waters had wiped out all the shanties on the beach.
B. The word ‘tsunami’ sends shivers down my spine.
C. Suddenly, on a bright afternoon I noticed a lot of waves grow bigger and splash quickly.
D. I still remember my vacation in Thailand the day the tsunami struck.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. B, D, C, A.
Let’s analyze the logical flow of the sentences:
(B) 'The word ‘tsunami’ sends shivers down my spine.'
– This is a strong opening line that introduces the topic with emotion and sets the tone.
(D) 'I still remember my vacation in Thailand the day the tsunami struck.'
– This sentence provides background and a personal connection to the topic introduced in (B).
(C) 'Suddenly, on a bright afternoon I noticed a lot of waves grow bigger and splash quickly.'
– This sentence continues the narrative flow, describing the moment leading up to the event.
(A) 'Before we could react or comprehend, the waters had wiped out all the shanties on the beach.'
– This is the climax of the story, explaining the devastating result of the tsunami.
This order forms a clear, coherent narrative:
emotion → memory → observation → destruction