Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
S1. He sat in his seat
A.hardly showing any signs of hearing
B.beside the bed,
C.gazing sternly
D.at the patient’s face
S6. what they were saying to him.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. BCDA.
B ("beside the bed,") starts the description by setting the scene—where the person is located.
C ("gazing sternly") continues with what the person is doing, describing their demeanour.
D ("at the patient’s face") specifies what the person is gazing at, completing the action described in C.
A ("hardly showing any signs of hearing") provides additional detail about the person's reaction, emphasizing their lack of response to what is being said.