Understanding Sentence Arrangement for Paragraph Coherence

The question asks us to arrange the given sentences (A, B, C, and D) in a logical order to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph. This task tests our understanding of how ideas connect and flow within a written text.

Analyzing the Jumbled Sentences

Let's look at each sentence individually:

• Sentence A: That magic is believing in yourself a hundred per cent. (Refers to "That magic", implying a magic has been mentioned before).
• Sentence B: There is only one magic in life that can help you turn your dreams into reality. (Introduces the concept of "one magic").
• Sentence C: You will be able to face life’s challenges with courage only if you believe in yourself and in your capacity to meet those challenges. (Discusses the consequence of believing in oneself - facing challenges).
• Sentence D: Therefore, the most important lesson that a family can teach its members is to have this faith in oneself. (Starts with "Therefore", indicating a conclusion or consequence derived from the previous idea(s). Refers to "this faith in oneself").

Finding the Logical Flow

We need to find a sentence that can start the paragraph, typically introducing the main topic. Sentence B introduces the concept of "magic" related to achieving dreams. This seems like a good starting point.

• If B starts, what follows? Sentence A defines "That magic" introduced in B. So, BA seems like a logical pair.
• Now consider C and D. Sentence C talks about facing challenges and believing in yourself ("believe in yourself" connects to sentence A). Sentence D talks about family teaching "this faith in oneself" ("this faith in oneself" also connects to believing in oneself from A and C) and acts as a conclusion ("Therefore").
• Sentence C elaborates on the importance of believing in yourself (from A) for facing life's challenges. This makes C a good follow-up to BA. So, BAC seems plausible.
• Sentence D, starting with "Therefore", naturally follows C, concluding that teaching this self-faith (belief in oneself, crucial for facing challenges as per C) is the most important lesson a family can teach. So, BACD forms a complete and logical sequence.

Testing the Proposed Order (BACD)

Let's read the sentences in the order BACD:

1. There is only one magic in life that can help you turn your dreams into reality.
2. That magic is believing in yourself a hundred per cent.
3. You will be able to face life’s challenges with courage only if you believe in yourself and in your capacity to meet those challenges.
4. Therefore, the most important lesson that a family can teach its members is to have this faith in oneself.

This arrangement flows smoothly. Sentence B introduces the topic of "magic". Sentence A identifies this "magic" as self-belief. Sentence C explains the practical benefit of self-belief (facing challenges). Sentence D provides a concluding thought about the importance of teaching this self-belief within the family.

Conclusion on Sentence Order

The logical and coherent arrangement of the sentences is BACD.

The final paragraph is:

There is only one magic in life that can help you turn your dreams into reality. That magic is believing in yourself a hundred per cent. You will be able to face life’s challenges with courage only if you believe in yourself and in your capacity to meet those challenges. Therefore, the most important lesson that a family can teach its members is to have this faith in oneself.

Revision Table: Key Connections

• "one magic" (B) → "That magic" (A)
• "believing in yourself" (A) → "believe in yourself" (C)
• "believe in yourself" / "capacity to meet those challenges" (C) → "this faith in oneself" (D)
• "Therefore" (D) indicates a result of the preceding ideas.

Additional Information: Tips for Sentence Ordering

When tackling jumbled sentence problems, consider the following strategies:

• Identify the opening sentence: Look for sentences that introduce a topic, define a term, or set the scene. Avoid sentences starting with conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'so', 'therefore' unless they are the main point) or pronouns referring to something not yet mentioned.
• Identify connecting words: Pay attention to transition words (like 'therefore', 'however', 'moreover'), pronouns (like 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'this', 'that'), and demonstratives that link ideas between sentences.
• Look for concluding sentences: These often summarize, draw a conclusion, or offer a final thought. They might start with words like 'therefore', 'thus', 'in conclusion', 'finally'.
• Find mandatory pairs: Some sentences might form a clear pair (like a statement and its explanation, or cause and effect).
• Follow the flow of ideas: Think about the logical progression of the argument or narrative. Does it move from general to specific, problem to solution, cause to effect, or chronological order?
• Test the options: Once you have a potential order, read the sentences in that sequence to see if it makes sense and forms a coherent paragraph. If stuck, you can also test the provided options.