Arranging Jumbled Sentences for Paragraph Coherence

The task requires us to arrange the given jumbled sentences (A, B, C, and D) in the correct sequence to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. The first sentence (1) and the last sentence (2) are provided in their correct positions. We need to find the correct order of the sentences that fit logically between sentence 1 and sentence 2.

Let's look at the fixed sentences and the jumbled sentences:

• Sentence 1: It is said that health is wealth. (This introduces the topic of health being important)
• Sentence A: He uses his health for work.
• Sentence B: He doesn’t talk about his health.
• Sentence C: A healthy person can do his work well.
• Sentence D: He reads about medical columns in newspapers and watches television programs.
• Sentence 2: He does not even imagine being ill. (This concludes the idea about a healthy person)

Step-by-Step Analysis for Sentence Ordering

We start with Sentence 1, which establishes the theme: 'health is wealth'. We need to find a sentence that logically follows this idea, likely introducing or describing a 'healthy person'.

• Sentence C: "A healthy person can do his work well." This sentence directly connects the concept of health (from sentence 1) to the capabilities of a healthy person. This seems like a good starting point after sentence 1.

Now, let's consider which sentence might follow C. Sentences A, B, and D all start with "He". The "He" likely refers back to the "healthy person" introduced in C.

Let's examine the options and the provided correct answer, which is CDBA. Let's try to construct the paragraph using this order:

1. It is said that health is wealth.
2. C: A healthy person can do his work well. (Introduces the healthy person and their capability)
3. D: He reads about medical columns in newspapers and watches television programs. (This sentence suggests the healthy person is informed about health matters.)
4. B: He doesn’t talk about his health. (This contrasts with the idea of being overly concerned or talking about health problems, suggesting a quiet confidence in his health despite being informed as per D).
5. A: He uses his health for work. (This reinforces the idea from C, focusing on the productivity enabled by good health).
6. He does not even imagine being ill. (This final sentence strongly concludes the idea that the healthy person is confident in their well-being, aligning with the lack of talk about health (B) and using health productively (A)).

Let's review the flow of the CDBA sequence:

• Sentence 1 sets the theme.
• Sentence C introduces the subject (healthy person) and a key characteristic (ability to work well).
• Sentence D adds another characteristic – staying informed about health.
• Sentence B then provides a contrasting point – despite being informed (D), the healthy person doesn't dwell on or discuss health issues, implying confidence rather than anxiety.
• Sentence A follows logically, explaining *what* the healthy person does with their health – they use it productively for work, circling back to the idea in C.
• Sentence 2 provides the ultimate characteristic of this confidence – not even imagining illness.

Although sentence D might initially seem counter-intuitive for a healthy person, in the sequence CDBA, it can be interpreted as the healthy person being knowledgeable but not preoccupied with their own health status, which is supported by the subsequent sentences B and A, and concluded by 2.

Forming the Complete Paragraph

Combining the sentences in the CDBA order with the fixed sentences 1 and 2 gives us the following paragraph:

It is said that health is wealth. A healthy person can do his work well. He reads about medical columns in newspapers and watches television programs. He doesn’t talk about his health. He uses his health for work. He does not even imagine being ill.

This sequence forms a coherent paragraph discussing the characteristics of a healthy person, supporting the opening statement that health is wealth.

Thus, the correct arrangement of the jumbled sentences is CDBA.

Revision Table: Jumbled Sentence Ordering

Reviewing the process of arranging jumbled sentences helps improve reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills. The key is to identify the core idea of each sentence and look for linking words, pronouns, and the natural flow of events or ideas.

Additional Information: Paragraph Coherence and Flow

A coherent paragraph has sentences that are logically connected and easy to understand. This is achieved through:

• Topic Sentence: Usually the first sentence, introducing the main idea (like sentence 1 here).
• Supporting Sentences: Sentences that explain, describe, or provide details about the topic sentence (A, B, C, D in the correct order).
• Concluding Sentence: A sentence that summarizes or brings the paragraph to a close (like sentence 2 here).
• Transitions: Words or phrases that connect ideas between sentences. While not explicit transition words were heavily used here, the consistent pronoun "He" linking back to the "healthy person" and the logical progression of ideas (capability > being informed > not talking > using health > not imagining illness) create coherence.

Arranging jumbled sentences is a practice in understanding how these elements work together to build a unified and meaningful paragraph.