Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.A. He decides to leave home and sets out to find him with the help of his best friend called Sungreen.B. It narrates the story of a young and sensitive boy in a tough world.C. ‘A Boy and Sungreen’ is a film by the Chinese filmmaker, Ahn-Ju-Young.D. When he finds that his supposedly dead father is alive he decides to act.

Question

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.A. He decides to leave home and sets out to find him with the help of his best friend called Sungreen.B. It narrates the story of a young and sensitive boy in a tough world.C. &lsquo;A Boy and Sungreen&rsquo; is a film by the Chinese filmmaker, Ahn-Ju-Young.D. When he finds that his supposedly dead father is alive he decides to act.

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Understanding the Jumbled Sentences Task

This question asks us to rearrange four jumbled sentences (A, B, C, and D) to form a coherent paragraph. To do this, we need to read each sentence carefully and identify the logical connections between them. We look for sentences that introduce a topic, describe details, present actions, or show cause and effect.

Analyzing Each Sentence Individually

Sentence A: "He decides to leave home and sets out to find him with the help of his best friend called Sungreen." This sentence describes an action taken by "He" (presumably the main character) and involves his friend Sungreen. It suggests a decision based on something mentioned earlier.
Sentence B: "It narrates the story of a young and sensitive boy in a tough world." This sentence describes the subject matter of "It" (presumably a film or story). It introduces the main character's type and setting.
Sentence C: "‘A Boy and Sungreen’ is a film by the Chinese filmmaker, Ahn-Ju-Young." This sentence introduces a specific film by name and its director. This often serves as an introductory sentence in such arrangements.
Sentence D: "When he finds that his supposedly dead father is alive he decides to act." This sentence describes a discovery made by "he" and a subsequent decision to act. It provides a reason for a potential action described in another sentence.

Finding the Correct Sequence

Let's try to build a logical flow:

We need to introduce the subject. Sentence C introduces the film "‘A Boy and Sungreen’". This is a good starting point. So, C is likely the first sentence.
After introducing the film, it's logical to describe what the film is about. Sentence B says "It narrates the story of a young and sensitive boy...". "It" here refers to the film mentioned in C. So, B naturally follows C.
Now we have introduced the film and the main character (the boy). The next sentences (A and D) talk about actions by "he" (the boy). Sentence D describes a discovery ("When he finds that his supposedly dead father is alive...") which leads to a decision ("he decides to act"). This discovery and decision logically precede the action taken.
Sentence A describes the action decided in D ("He decides to leave home and sets out to find him..."). The "him" in sentence A refers to the father mentioned in sentence D. Therefore, the decision in D leads to the specific action in A.

Based on this analysis, the most logical sequence is C (Introduce film) → B (Describe story/character) → D (Discovery and decision) → A (Resulting action). This gives us the order CBDA.

Why CBDA is the Correct Order

Let's read the sentences in the order CBDA:

C. ‘A Boy and Sungreen’ is a film by the Chinese filmmaker, Ahn-Ju-Young. (Introduces the film)
B. It narrates the story of a young and sensitive boy in a tough world. (Describes the film's subject - the boy)
D. When he finds that his supposedly dead father is alive he decides to act. (A key event for the boy)
A. He decides to leave home and sets out to find him with the help of his best friend called Sungreen. (The action resulting from the event in D)

This order forms a coherent and logical paragraph, starting with the introduction of the film, describing its protagonist, presenting a major plot point, and detailing the action taken by the protagonist as a result.

Sentence	Role in the Paragraph
C	Introduction of the film
B	Description of the film's subject/character
D	Major plot point/discovery
A	Action taken by the character

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

Revision Table: Sentence Rearrangement Skills

Mastering sentence rearrangement involves identifying logical connections and paragraph structure.

Skill	Description	How it Helps
Identify Introductions	Look for sentences introducing a person, topic, place, or event.	Helps find the likely starting sentence (often C in this case).
Find Pronoun/Noun Links	Identify sentences where pronouns (he, she, it, they) refer back to nouns mentioned earlier.	Connects sentences logically (e.g., 'It' in B referring to the film in C; 'he' in D and A referring to the boy in B; 'him' in A referring to the father in D).
Look for Cause and Effect	Find sentences where one event or decision leads to another.	Helps sequence actions (e.g., finding the father alive (D) leads to deciding to search (A)).
Spot Conjunctions/Connectors	Words like 'When', 'Therefore', 'However', 'Also' indicate relationships between ideas.	Helps determine the order of clauses and sentences (e.g., 'When he finds...' in D sets up a condition for the action).

Additional Information: Tips for Solving Sentence Order Questions

Rearranging jumbled sentences is a common type of question that tests your reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills. Here are some extra tips:

Read all the sentences first to get a general idea of the topic.
Look for the sentence that seems most general or introduces the main idea. This is often the first sentence.
Identify sentences that contain specific details, explanations, or actions that follow the main idea.
Pay attention to transition words and phrases (like 'therefore', 'however', 'in addition', 'first', 'then') which signal connections between sentences.
Check pronoun references (he, she, it, they, this, that) to see which noun they refer to in a previous sentence.
Look for chronological order if the sentences describe events happening over time.
Once you have a possible order, read the sentences together in that sequence to see if it makes sense and flows smoothly.
Consider the options provided; sometimes trying to fit the sentences into the given option orders can help confirm or reject sequences.