Direction: The following question contains four sentences that lack coherence, connection, and development in their present arrangement. There is only one way of rearranging them to make a coherent passage. Choose the correct arrangement from the alternative given and mark your answer as (1), (2), (3) or (4) in the answer sheet. a. Suddenly I was startled by loud shouts of "Fire ! Fire !" b. I was sleeping on the roof of my house as it was summer. c. Luckily there was no loss of life. d. After a tough struggle of about two hours, the firemen were able to bring the fire under control.
b a d c
Sentence Arrangement for Coherence
The task is to arrange the given four sentences (a, b, c, d) into a logical and coherent paragraph. A coherent paragraph flows smoothly, with each sentence logically following the previous one and contributing to a unified idea.
Analyzing the Sentences
Let's look at each sentence to understand its role:
- a. Introduces a sudden, alarming event: "Fire ! Fire !" shouts.
- b. Sets the scene: Describes the narrator sleeping on the roof during summer. This is a good starting point as it establishes the context.
- c. Provides the final outcome: Mentions the fortunate lack of loss of life. This usually comes towards the end.
- d. Describes the resolution process: Details the firemen's efforts to control the fire over two hours. This action logically follows the discovery of the fire and precedes the final outcome.
Building a Coherent Passage
To create a sensible narrative, we need to establish a sequence of events:
- Start with the context: Sentence b is the most suitable beginning as it sets the time and place (sleeping on the roof in summer).
- Introduce the main event: Immediately after setting the scene, sentence a introduces the dramatic event – the sudden shouts of "Fire!". This creates a natural progression from peace to alarm.
- Describe the action/response: Following the alarm, sentence d explains the response to the fire, detailing the struggle by the firemen. This is the logical step after the fire is identified.
- Conclude with the outcome: Finally, sentence c provides the result of the incident, stating that luckily there was no loss of life. This serves as a concluding remark after the situation has been managed.
Therefore, the most logical and coherent arrangement is b a d c.
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