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. Arrogance inflames prejudice and hatred, but humble speech soothes.
B. Humility is the quality of being courteously respectful of others.
C. It is the opposite of arrogance, aggressiveness and vanity.
D. Thus, a humble demeanour is what is required to live in peace.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. BCAD.
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 B will be the first sentence because it is an independent general statement.
- Sentence C will be the next sentence because this sentence explains how humility is the opposite of arrogance, aggressiveness, and vanity.
- Sentence A will be the next sentence because it is connected with sentence C.
- Lastly, sentence D will be used.
- Thus, the correct order after rearrangement is option 1 i.e. BCAD.
The paragraph is: Humility is the quality of being courteously respectful of others. It is the opposite of arrogance, aggressiveness and vanity. Arrogance inflames prejudice and hatred, but humble speech soothes. Thus, a humble demeanour is what is required to live in peace.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. BCAD.