Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming. B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, “Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn’t do anything; I Just found a remedy that was there.” C. Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time. D. The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize.
CADB
Arranging Sentences for a Meaningful Paragraph on Alexander Fleming
The question asks us to arrange the given sentences (A, B, C, and D) into a correct order to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph about Sir Alexander Fleming.
Analyzing the Sentences:
- Sentence A: In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming. (Describes a specific honour in 1944)
- Sentence B: On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, “Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn’t do anything; I Just found a remedy that was there.” (Describes Fleming's humble response to an honour)
- Sentence C: Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time. (Describes Fleming's rise to fame)
- Sentence D: The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize. (Describes another major honour, a Nobel Prize, happening "the next year")
Finding the Starting Sentence
We look for a sentence that introduces the main subject or sets the scene. Sentence C, "Fleming became famous overnight...", introduces Fleming's fame, which is the likely reason for the subsequent honours mentioned. Sentences A and D mention specific honours (Knighthood, Nobel Prize) which typically follow recognition or fame. Sentence B describes a response to an honour. Therefore, C is the most logical starting point.
Sequencing the Events and Statements
If C is the start (Fleming became famous), what follows? The sentences describe honours he received. Sentence A mentions a Knighthood in 1944. This is a significant honour that would follow fame. So, CA is a likely sequence.
Next, consider D and B. Sentence D mentions a Nobel Prize "The next year" (after 1944, which would be 1945). This is another major honour, arguably even greater than a Knighthood in terms of global scientific recognition. This major event logically follows the Knighthood mentioned in A. So, CAD seems a strong sequence.
Finally, sentence B describes Fleming's response to "this great honour". In the sequence CAD, the last mentioned "great honour" is the Nobel Prize in sentence D. Fleming's quote in B ("people thank me for saving their lives... Just found a remedy") perfectly fits the context of receiving the Nobel Prize for the discovery of penicillin, which saved countless lives. Thus, B most logically follows D.
This leads to the sequence CADB.
Checking the Flow of CADB:
- C: Introduces Fleming's fame and status.
- A: Gives the first major honour received in 1944 (Knighthood), which is a consequence of his fame/work.
- D: Gives the second, even greater honour received the following year (1945) (Nobel Prize).
- B: Provides Fleming's humble and famous quote given upon receiving "this great honour" (the Nobel Prize mentioned in D).
This order creates a logical and chronological narrative about Alexander Fleming's recognition for his scientific work.
Evaluating Other Options:
- DBCA: Starts with Nobel Prize, then response, then fame, then Knighthood. Chronologically and logically incorrect.
- ADBC: Starts with Knighthood, then Nobel, then response, then fame. Starts with an honour, doesn't logically precede the fame (C).
- BCDA: Starts with response, then fame, then Knighthood, then Nobel. Illogical to start with a response to an honour not yet mentioned.
Conclusion:
The sequence CADB provides the most coherent and meaningful paragraph, starting with Fleming's fame and moving through the major honours he received, concluding with his characteristic humble response to the most significant recognition.
| Sentence | Event/Statement | Sequence Position |
|---|---|---|
| C | Became famous and distinguished. | 1 |
| A | Knighted in 1944. | 2 |
| D | Received Nobel Prize the next year (1945). | 3 |
| B | Response to the Nobel Prize. | 4 |
The correct arrangement is CADB.
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Concept | Description | Relevance to Paragraph Ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Coherence | The quality of being logical and consistent. | Sentences must flow logically to create a coherent paragraph. |
| Meaningful Paragraph | A collection of sentences that work together to express a main idea clearly. | The correct order ensures the paragraph's meaning is clear and easy to follow. |
| Chronological Order | Arranging events in the order they happened. | Often a key principle in ordering narrative paragraphs, as seen with the 1944 Knighthood and 1945 Nobel Prize. |
| Logical Order | Arranging ideas based on cause and effect, general to specific, etc. | Fame (C) precedes honours (A, D); a response (B) follows the event it refers to (D). |
Additional Information: Sir Alexander Fleming
Sir Alexander Fleming (1881 – 1955) was a Scottish physician and microbiologist. He is best known for his accidental discovery of the enzyme lysozyme in 1923 and the antibiotic substance penicillin from the mould \(\textit{Penicillium notatum}\) in 1928. His discovery of penicillin was revolutionary, although it took the work of other scientists, notably Howard Florey and Ernst Chain, to purify and produce it on a large scale for medical use.
His work on penicillin earned him widespread acclaim and numerous honours, including the Knighthood in 1944 and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945, which he shared with Florey and Chain. His famous humility, as expressed in sentence B, is often highlighted when discussing his legacy.
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