Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
At Paris, just after dark
A. of meditation and a meerschaum, in company
B. one gusty evening in the autumn
C. of 18, I was enjoying the twofold luxury
D. with my friend Auguste Dupin, in his little back library
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. BCAD.
B: "one gusty evening in the autumn" — sets the time and setting first.
C: "of 18, I was enjoying the twofold luxury" — continues with the subject and what was happening.
A: "of meditation and a meerschaum, in company" — explains the twofold luxury.
D: "with my friend Auguste Dupin, in his little back library" — completes the sentence by mentioning the company and place.