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. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world's foremost sports competition.
B. Olympic Games is an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century.
C. Before the 1970s, the Games were officially limited to competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s, many events were opened to professional athletes.
D. Currently, the Games are open to all, even the top professional athletes in basketball and football (soccer).
Option 1: ABDC
Option 2: BCDA
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: BDCA
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Correct Answer: BCDA
Solution : The correct choice is the second option: BCDA.
The paragraph provides an overview of the Olympic Games, from their historical origins in ancient Greece to their revival in the late 19th century ( B ). It then highlights a significant change in the rules: before the 1970s, only amateurs could compete, but in the 1980s, ( C ) professional athletes were allowed in some events ( D ). The paragraph concludes by emphasising the current status of the Olympic Games as the world's foremost sports competition, open to athletes of all levels, including top professionals ( A ).
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