Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. No version of the origin of California’s name has been fully accepted, but there is wide support for the contention that it derived from an early 16th-century Spanish novel. B. California is a constituent state of the United States of America. C. It was admitted as the 31st state of the union on 9 September 1850 and by the early 1960s it was the most populous U.S. state. D. The influence of the Spanish settlers of the 18th and 19th centuries is evident in California’s architecture and place-names.
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Arranging Sentences for a Coherent California Paragraph
The question asks us to arrange the given sentences to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph about California. Let's analyze each sentence:
- Sentence A: Discusses the origin of California's name, linking it to a Spanish novel.
- Sentence B: Identifies California as a constituent state of the USA. This is a general introductory statement about California.
- Sentence C: Provides historical details about California's admission date as a state and its population status. This builds upon the information that California is a state.
- Sentence D: Highlights the influence of Spanish settlers on California's architecture and place-names. This relates to the Spanish connection mentioned in A and the historical context from C.
To form a coherent paragraph, we should start with a general introduction and then provide more specific details or historical context.
Sentence B serves as an excellent introductory sentence, stating what California is. Following this, Sentence C provides historical facts about California *as a state*, which logically follows the introduction in B. So, BC forms a strong opening sequence.
After establishing California's identity and historical status as a state, Sentence A discusses the origin of its *name*, linking it to a Spanish source. This introduces the Spanish connection. Finally, Sentence D elaborates on the lasting *influence* of the Spanish settlers mentioned in A (indirectly via the novel origin) and C (Spanish settlers of the 18th and 19th centuries). The influence on architecture and place-names is a concrete example of the historical and cultural impact tied to the origins and history discussed earlier.
Therefore, the most logical and coherent arrangement is BCAD:
- B: California is a constituent state of the United States of America. (Introduction)
- C: It was admitted as the 31st state of the union on 9 September 1850 and by the early 1960s it was the most populous U.S. state. (Historical context as a state)
- A: No version of the origin of California’s name has been fully accepted, but there is wide support for the contention that it derived from an early 16th-century Spanish novel. (Specific detail: Name origin, introduces Spanish link)
- D: The influence of the Spanish settlers of the 18th and 19th centuries is evident in California’s architecture and place-names. (Elaboration on Spanish influence, building on A and C)
The sequence BCAD creates a smooth flow from a general definition to historical facts, then to the specific origin of the name (linked to Spanish), and finally to the broader influence of the Spanish settlers in the region.
Let's look at the correctly arranged paragraph:
California is a constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted as the 31st state of the union on 9 September 1850 and by the early 1960s it was the most populous U.S. state. No version of the origin of California’s name has been fully accepted, but there is wide support for the contention that it derived from an early 16th-century Spanish novel. The influence of the Spanish settlers of the 18th and 19th centuries is evident in California’s architecture and place-names.
This arrangement forms a clear and meaningful paragraph about California.
Revision Table: Paragraph Formation and Coherence
| Concept | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Coherence | The logical flow of ideas in a paragraph, where sentences are smoothly connected. | Ensures the paragraph is easy to read and understand. |
| Topic Sentence | The main sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph. Often comes first. | Provides focus and direction for the paragraph. |
| Supporting Sentences | Sentences that provide details, examples, or explanations to support the topic sentence. | Develops the main idea and adds depth to the paragraph. |
| Transition Words/Phrases | Words or phrases (like 'furthermore', 'however', 'in addition') that link ideas between sentences. | Improve flow and help the reader follow the connection between ideas. |
Additional Information: California's History and Naming
California has a rich history influenced by Native American tribes, Spanish exploration and colonization, Mexican rule, and finally, becoming a U.S. state. The Spanish influence is significant due to their presence starting in the 18th century, establishing missions, presidios (forts), and pueblos (towns).
Regarding the origin of the name "California," the theory mentioned in sentence A is widely accepted. It suggests the name comes from a popular Spanish romance novel published in 1510 by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, titled "Las sergas de Esplandián" (The Adventures of Esplandián). The novel describes a mythical island paradise called "California" ruled by a queen named Calafia, inhabited by Amazons and rich in gold.
Spanish explorers, familiar with the novel, might have applied the name to the territory they encountered, possibly believing it to be an island or a land of riches, much like the mythical California.
Understanding the historical context, such as California's admission to the Union and the legacy of Spanish settlers, helps in appreciating the details provided in the sentences and arranging them logically in a paragraph.
Important Questions from Para Jumbles
Direction: In the items in this section, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
S1: At the roadside, the driver will be asked to blow through a small glass tube into a plastic bag.
S6: The driver will be asked to go to the police station.
P: And if the colour change does not reach the line the driver cannot be punished under the new law.
Q: Inside the tube are chemically treated crystals which change colour if the driver has alcohol on his breath.
R: But if the colour change does reach the line then the test has proved positive.
S: If the colour change goes beyond a certain line marked on the tube this indicates that the driver is probably over the specified limit.
The proper sequence should be
Direction: In the items in this section, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R, and S. You are required to find out the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
S1: Hope springs eternally in the heart of man.
S6: This is the central idea of the poem.
P: But hope is everlasting.
Q: Love, friendship, and youth perish.
R: It is nursed by the glorious elements of nature.
S: Man derives hope from nature in his gallant struggle after some noble ideal.
The proper sequence should be
Direction: In the items in this section, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R, and S. You are required to find out the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
S1: Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were spending a weekend in a University town.
S6: It was clear that something very unusual happened.
P: One evening they received a visit from an acquaintance, Mr. Hilton Soames.
Q: On that occasion, he was in a state of great agitation.
R: They were staying in furnished rooms, close to the library.
S: Mr. Soames was a tall, thin man of a nervous and excitable nature.
The proper sequence should be
Direction: In the items in this section, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R, and S. You are required to find out the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
S1: The machines that drive modern civilisation derive their power from coal and oil.
S6: Nuclear energy may also be effectively used in this respect.
P: But they are not inexhaustible.
Q: These sources may not be exhausted very soon.
R: A time may come when some other sources have to be tapped and utilised.
S: Power may, of course, be obtained in future from forests, water, wind and withered vegetables.
The proper sequence should be
Direction: In the items in this section, each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R, and S. You are required to find out the proper order for the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
S1: The body can never stop.
S6: It comes from food.
P: To support this endless activity, the body needs all the fuel for action.
Q: Sometimes it is more active than at other times, but it is always moving.
R: Even in the deepest sleep we must breathe.
S: The fuel must come from somewhere.
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