Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentence in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The olive tree grows slowly yet lives a long time.
B. The normal lifespan of an olive tree is 300-400, but olive trees as ancient as 3000 years have been discovered.
C. The olive is a well- known Mediterranean-native evergreen tree whose fruit and oil are used in cuisine and cooking.
D. As a result, the olive tree is known as the 'immortal tree' in mythology and botany.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. CABD.
C. This sentence introduces the topic by describing the olive tree and its significance.
A. This sentence provides additional information about the olive tree’s growth and longevity.
B. This sentence elaborates on the olive tree’s lifespan, highlighting the remarkable discovery of ancient olive trees.
D. This sentence concludes the paragraph by explaining why the olive tree is metaphorically called the “immortal tree.”
Together, these sentences create a coherent and meaningful paragraph that flows logically from introducing the olive tree to discussing its characteristics and mythological association