Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. As time passed, he grew jealous of his brother's fine appearance and gentle manners, and at last, he wished to destroy him.B. When Orlando's father, Sir Rowland de Boys, died, he left his youngest son to the care of his eldest brother Oliver.C. Oliver however proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy.D. It was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous man who had killed so many others in days past, and it was this cruel brother's neglect of him that made Orlando say that he wished to die.

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Understanding Jumbled Sentences and Sentence Reordering

Jumbled sentences questions require you to rearrange a set of sentences to form a coherent and logical paragraph. To solve these, you need to identify the central theme and the flow of events or ideas. Look for introductory sentences, connecting phrases, and concluding statements.

Let's analyze the given sentences:

A. As time passed, he grew jealous of his brother's fine appearance and gentle manners, and at last, he wished to destroy him.
B. When Orlando's father, Sir Rowland de Boys, died, he left his youngest son to the care of his eldest brother Oliver.
C. Oliver however proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy.
D. It was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous man who had killed so many others in days past, and it was this cruel brother's neglect of him that made Orlando say that he wished to die.

Step-by-Step Sentence Arrangement Analysis

Let's break down the role of each sentence to find the correct order:

Sentence B: This sentence introduces the main characters (Orlando, Oliver, Sir Rowland de Boys) and sets up the initial situation – the father's death and Orlando being placed under Oliver's care. This makes it a strong candidate for the opening sentence of the paragraph.
Sentence C: This sentence directly comments on Oliver's behaviour towards Orlando ("proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy"). It logically follows sentence B, describing how Oliver handled the responsibility given to him.
Sentence A: This sentence describes Oliver's feelings developing over time ("As time passed, he grew jealous... wished to destroy him"). This growing jealousy and desire to harm Orlando are a consequence of Oliver's initial neglect and his general "unworthy" nature described in C. So, A logically follows C, showing the escalation of Oliver's cruelty.
Sentence D: This sentence describes a specific cruel action taken by Oliver (persuading Orlando to wrestle a dangerous man) and the resulting despair in Orlando. This particular event and Orlando's reaction are a culmination of Oliver's long-standing neglect (mentioned in C) and desire to destroy Orlando (mentioned in A). Thus, D serves as a consequence or a later event in the narrative, fitting after the nature of Oliver's cruelty has been established.

Determining the Correct Sentence Order

Based on the analysis, the sequence of events unfolds as follows:

The father dies and leaves Orlando with Oliver (B).
Oliver acts as an unworthy brother and neglects Orlando (C).
Over time, Oliver's neglect and ill-will grow into jealousy and a desire to destroy Orlando (A).
Oliver takes a cruel action (arranging a dangerous wrestling match) which results from his neglect and cruelty, leading Orlando to despair (D).

This sequence gives us the order B-C-A-D.

Verifying the Arranged Sentences

Let's read the sentences in the order BCAD:

B. When Orlando's father, Sir Rowland de Boys, died, he left his youngest son to the care of his eldest brother Oliver.

C. Oliver however proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy.

A. As time passed, he grew jealous of his brother's fine appearance and gentle manners, and at last, he wished to destroy him.

D. It was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous man who had killed so many others in days past, and it was this cruel brother's neglect of him that made Orlando say that he wished to die.

This arrangement forms a clear and coherent narrative about the relationship between Orlando and his brother Oliver after their father's death.

Correct Order of Sentences
Order	Sentence
1	B. When Orlando's father, Sir Rowland de Boys, died, he left his youngest son to the care of his eldest brother Oliver.
2	C. Oliver however proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy.
3	A. As time passed, he grew jealous of his brother's fine appearance and gentle manners, and at last, he wished to destroy him.
4	D. It was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous man who had killed so many others in days past, and it was this cruel brother's neglect of him that made Orlando say that he wished to die.

Thus, the correct order of the jumbled sentences is BCAD.

Revision Table: Jumbled Sentence Practice

Key Steps for Arranging Sentences
Step	Action
1	Read all sentences carefully to understand the main topic.
2	Identify the introductory sentence (often introduces characters, setting, or a general idea).
3	Look for connecting words or phrases (e.g., "however," "as time passed," pronouns like "he," "this").
4	Determine the chronological or logical sequence of events or ideas.
5	Identify the concluding sentence (often summarizes or gives a final outcome).
6	Read the sentences in the determined order to check for coherence.

Additional Information on Sentence Structure and Flow

Understanding how sentences connect is crucial for mastering sentence reordering. A well-structured paragraph has a clear flow, moving from one idea to the next smoothly. Transition words and phrases play a vital role in creating this flow. Pronouns often refer back to nouns introduced earlier, helping maintain continuity. In narrative passages like this one, following the chronological order of events is usually the key to finding the correct arrangement.