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Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. If infected people do not get help, it can kill them.

B. Corona is a disease which causes cough and breathing problems.

C. Last Wednesday, five people were infected in my town.

D. By Friday, the number increased to 139.

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2020 Tier-II (English) Previous Year Paper (29-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

BACD

Understanding Jumbled Sentences

Jumbled sentences questions test your ability to arrange sentences into a logical and coherent paragraph. To solve them, you need to understand the meaning of each sentence and find the connections between them.

Analyzing the Given Sentences about Corona

Let's look at the content of each sentence provided:

  • Sentence A: "If infected people do not get help, it can kill them." This sentence talks about a potential severe outcome if infected individuals don't receive assistance. It follows from the idea of being infected by a disease.
  • Sentence B: "Corona is a disease which causes cough and breathing problems." This sentence introduces and defines "Corona" as a disease and describes its primary symptoms. This sounds like a good starting point.
  • Sentence C: "Last Wednesday, five people were infected in my town." This sentence provides a specific event related to the disease - an initial infection count in a particular location on a specific day. This sounds like a specific example following a general description.
  • Sentence D: "By Friday, the number increased to 139." This sentence follows up on the previous specific event (Sentence C) by showing the progression or increase in the number of infected people over a short period.

Determining the Logical Flow: Why BACD Works

We need to find the sequence that creates a smooth and logical flow of ideas. Let's evaluate the order BACD:

  1. Start with B: "Corona is a disease which causes cough and breathing problems." This introduces the main topic, Corona, and defines it. This is a natural beginning for a paragraph about the disease.
  2. Follow with A: "If infected people do not get help, it can kill them." This sentence discusses a serious consequence of being infected by the disease introduced in B. It logically follows the definition by highlighting the severity.
  3. Continue with C: "Last Wednesday, five people were infected in my town." After defining the disease and its potential severity (B and A), this sentence provides a concrete, specific example of the disease's impact in a real-world scenario (a town on a specific day).
  4. End with D: "By Friday, the number increased to 139." This sentence naturally follows C, showing how the specific situation described in C developed over time. It shows the rapid spread hinted at by the nature of the disease.

Putting these together in the order BACD creates a clear and logical narrative: define the disease, explain its potential danger, give a specific example of its spread, and show the increase in that example.

Constructing the Complete Paragraph

When arranged in the order BACD, the sentences form the following paragraph:

Corona is a disease which causes cough and breathing problems. If infected people do not get help, it can kill them. Last Wednesday, five people were infected in my town. By Friday, the number increased to 139.

This sequence reads smoothly and makes sense, starting with a general definition, moving to a serious consequence, and then providing a specific example with its progression.

Revision Table: Understanding Sentence Connections

Sentence Key Content Logical Role in BACD Connects From Connects To
B Definition of Corona disease Introduction of Topic None (Start) A (Severity)
A Severity if help is not received Potential Outcome/Consequence B (The disease) C (Specific example)
C Specific infection start (date, place, count) Introduction of Specific Example A (Following general info) D (Example progression)
D Increase in specific example count Progression of Specific Example C (The initial example) None (End)

Additional Information on Ordering Sentences for Cohesion

Here are some general tips for ordering jumbled sentences:

  • Look for the sentence that introduces the main topic or idea. This is often the first sentence.
  • Identify sentences that provide definitions, background information, or general statements.
  • Find sentences that describe specific events, examples, or details that elaborate on the main idea.
  • Pay attention to transition words or phrases (like "however," "therefore," "then," "by Friday") and pronouns ("it," "they," "this number") that link sentences together.
  • Look for cause-and-effect relationships or steps in a process.
  • Ensure the final sentence provides a conclusion or a logical end to the topic being discussed.
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