Question : 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. Fort Hare was more than that: it was a beacon for African scholars from all over Southern Central and Eastern Africa. B. Until 1960, the University College of Fort Hare, in the municipality of Alice, about twenty miles due east from Healdtown, was the only residential centre of higher education for blacks in South Africa. C. For young black South Africans like myself, it was Oxford and Cambridge, Harvard and Yale, all rolled into one. D. The regent was anxious for me to attend Fort Hare and I was gratified to be accepted there. I felt that I was being groomed for success in the world.
Option 1: BACD
Option 2: BCAD
Option 3: CABD
Option 4: BDAC
Correct Answer: BACD
Solution : The correct choice is the first option: BACD.
Explanation:
Sentence B introduces the University College of Fort Hare as the only residential centre of higher education for blacks in South Africa until 1960. It sets the context for the paragraph, followed by sentence A, which describes Fort Hare as more than just a university but a beacon for African scholars from various regions. This follows logically after introducing Fort Hare's role in higher education. Following that, sentence C expresses the significance of Fort Hare for young black South Africans and likens it to prestigious international universities. This elaborates on the broader impact of Fort Hare. The paragraph concludes with sentence D, providing a personal connection by mentioning the regent's desire for the narrator to attend Fort Hare, the narrator's acceptance, and the feeling of being groomed for success.
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Question : 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. Suddenly, a motorbike came towards me from the opposite direction. B. The consequence of my daredevilry was a sprained ankle and a bruised arm. C. I was enjoying my hands-free ride at top speed. D. I tried to swerve out of the way but lost control and fell.
Option 1: CBDA
Option 2: BCDA
Option 3: BADC
Option 4: CADB
Question : 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. I felt embarrassed as if I was somehow responsible for the fire in our home. B. In my case, it was no different. C. It always happens that bad news travels quickly. D. Everyone in high school was aware of my plight.
Option 1: CDAB
Option 2: ABCD
Option 3: ADBC
Option 4: CBDA
Question : The 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.
Option 2: DACB
Option 3: ABCD
Option 4: ACDB
Question : The 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.
Option 1: DABC
Option 3: DCAB
Option 4: DBAC
Question : 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. A moment comes A. long suppressed B. and when the soul of a nation C. which comes but rarely in history D. when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends S6. finds utterance.
Option 1: CBAD
Option 2: CDBA
Option 4: DCBA
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