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. He had a tiny room in a basement, the one window of which looked out on to the street.
B. There was hardly a pair of boots in the neighbourhood that had not been once or twice through his hands.
C. In a certain town there lived a cobbler, Martin Avdeitch by name.
D. Through it one could see the feet of those who passed by, but Martin recognised the people by their boots.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. CADB.
Rearrangement Concept: The goal is to identify the introductory sentence, follow it with background or setting, then add descriptive or explanatory details, and finally end with a concluding or reinforcing statement.
Explanation:
Sentence C introduces the main subject, Martin Avdeitch, a cobbler living in a town.
Sentence A describes his living condition, specifically his tiny basement room.
Sentence D builds on A by describing the view from his window and how Martin used it to identify people.
Sentence B concludes the paragraph by emphasizing Martin’s skill and connection with the community through their boots.