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.Shalini was scrolling down the phone screen while waiting for her friend.
B.Her friend brought a bouquet for Shalini from the market place.
C.When her friend arrived, they went to the market place.
D.The market place was thronging with people.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e ACDB.
- The first sentence, "Shalini was scrolling down the phone screen while waiting for her friend" sets the context and introduces the main character, Shalini.
- The second sentence, "When her friend arrived, they went to the market place," indicates the purpose of their meeting and where they went together.
- The third sentence, "The market place was thronging with people," gives more details about the market place and creates an image in the reader's mind.
- The last sentence, "Her friend brought a bouquet for Shalini from the market place," concludes the paragraph with a small detail about what Shalini's friend did at the market place and adds a personal touch to the story.
Thus, the correct paragraph will be:
Shalini was scrolling down the phone screen while waiting for her friend. When her friend arrived, they went to the market place. The market place was thronging with people. Her friend brought a bouquet for Shalini from the market place.