Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. S1. Under normal conditions A. talk of nothing in particular B. he would welcome us with a smile C. crack a joke or two D. for a couple of minutes S6. and then state the actual business.
BCAD
Understanding Paragraph Arrangement
The question asks us to arrange four jumbled sentences (A, B, C, and D) so that they form a meaningful and coherent paragraph when placed between the fixed first sentence (S1) and the fixed last sentence (S6).
Let's look at the given sentences:
- S1: Under normal conditions
- A: talk of nothing in particular
- B: he would welcome us with a smile
- C: crack a joke or two
- D: for a couple of minutes
- S6: and then state the actual business.
We need to find the correct order of A, B, C, and D to fit logically between S1 and S6.
Analyzing the Sentence Flow
S1 sets the scene: a typical situation. S6 indicates the transition from initial interaction to the main topic ('actual business'). Therefore, the sentences in between (A, B, C, D) must describe the initial interaction or pleasantries before the business starts.
- S1 starts with "Under normal conditions". This is followed by an action or state regarding 'he'.
- Sentence B ("he would welcome us with a smile") describes a typical welcoming action. This is a very logical follow-up to S1.
- After welcoming, people often engage in light conversation. Sentence C ("crack a joke or two") and Sentence A ("talk of nothing in particular") describe such interactions. It is more natural to crack jokes (C) and then talk generally (A) rather than the other way around. So, the order C followed by A seems logical after B.
- Sentence D ("for a couple of minutes") indicates a duration. This duration likely applies to the preceding casual talk. The sequence B (welcome) -> C (joke) -> A (talk) describes the pleasantries, and D specifies how long they last. Placing D after A makes sense: talk for a couple of minutes.
- The sequence S1 $\rightarrow$ B $\rightarrow$ C $\rightarrow$ A $\rightarrow$ D $\rightarrow$ S6 reads: "Under normal conditions, he would welcome us with a smile, crack a joke or two, talk of nothing in particular for a couple of minutes, and then state the actual business."
This order creates a smooth and logical flow, describing a typical encounter where pleasantries precede the main purpose.
Checking the Option
Let's check the order BCAD:
- S1: Under normal conditions
- B: he would welcome us with a smile
- C: crack a joke or two
- A: talk of nothing in particular
- D: for a couple of minutes
- S6: and then state the actual business.
Combining these: "Under normal conditions, he would welcome us with a smile, crack a joke or two, talk of nothing in particular for a couple of minutes, and then state the actual business." This sequence fits perfectly and forms a coherent paragraph.
Constructing the Complete Paragraph
The correct sequence of sentences between S1 and S6 is BCAD.
The complete, coherent paragraph is:
Under normal conditions he would welcome us with a smile crack a joke or two talk of nothing in particular for a couple of minutes and then state the actual business.
Revision Table: Understanding Paragraph Coherence
| Concept | Explanation | Relevance to Jumbled Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| Coherence | The logical flow and connection between sentences in a paragraph, making it easy to understand. | Arranging sentences correctly ensures the paragraph makes sense as a whole. |
| Sentence Linking | Using transition words, pronouns, or repeating keywords to connect ideas between sentences. | Identifying how sentences relate to each other is key to finding the correct order. |
| Logical Sequence | Putting events, actions, or ideas in an order that makes sense (e.g., chronological, cause-and-effect). | In this case, the sequence follows a natural progression of actions during an interaction. |
Additional Information: Solving Jumbled Paragraph Questions
Jumbled paragraph questions test your ability to understand the logical structure and flow of text. Here are some tips for solving them:
- Read all sentences carefully to get a general idea of the topic.
- Identify the opening sentence (often introduces the topic) and the closing sentence (often summarizes or concludes). In this question, S1 and S6 were given.
- Look for connections between sentences, such as pronouns referring to a noun in a previous sentence, transition words (e.g., however, therefore, also), or ideas that logically follow each other.
- Try to form pairs of sentences that seem to belong together.
- Test the given options by plugging the sentence order into the paragraph structure (S1 + Order + S6) and reading it to see if it flows well.
- Eliminate options that create awkward or illogical sequences.
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