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. A moment comes A. long suppressed B. and when the soul of a nation C. which comes but rarely in history D. when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends S6. finds utterance.
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Understanding Paragraph Reordering
Paragraph reordering questions require you to arrange a set of jumbled sentences into a coherent and meaningful paragraph. The key is to identify the logical flow of ideas between the sentences.
Analyzing the Given Sentences
We are given the first sentence (S1) and the last sentence (S6) in their correct positions. We need to arrange the four sentences A, B, C, and D between S1 and S6.
- S1: A moment comes
- A: long suppressed
- B: and when the soul of a nation
- C: which comes but rarely in history
- D: when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends
- S6: finds utterance.
Step-by-Step Approach to Sentence Arrangement
- Identify the Opening and Closing: S1 starts with "A moment comes". S6 ends with "finds utterance". We need to connect the middle sentences logically.
- Look for Immediate Connections: Sentence C directly qualifies the "moment" mentioned in S1. "A moment comes which comes but rarely in history". This is a strong potential link, suggesting C might follow S1.
- Find the Next Link: Sentence D describes *when* this rare moment happens: "...when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends". This logically follows the description of the moment's rarity (C). So, S1 $\rightarrow$ C $\rightarrow$ D seems like a likely sequence.
- Analyze Remaining Sentences and S6: Sentences B and A talk about "the soul of a nation" being "long suppressed". S6 concludes this thought: "...the soul of a nation finds utterance". Sentence B introduces the subject ("the soul of a nation"), and sentence A modifies it ("long suppressed"). This suggests B $\rightarrow$ A is the correct order for these two.
- Combine the Sequences: We have the likely sequence S1 $\rightarrow$ C $\rightarrow$ D and the sequence B $\rightarrow$ A $\rightarrow$ S6. Let's put them together: S1 $\rightarrow$ C $\rightarrow$ D $\rightarrow$ B $\rightarrow$ A $\rightarrow$ S6.
- Read the Complete Paragraph: Let's assemble the sentences in the order S1, C, D, B, A, S6:
A moment comes which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance.
- Check for Coherence: Reading the combined paragraph, the flow of ideas is logical and smooth. It describes a significant historical moment, when an old era ends and a new one begins, coinciding with a suppressed national identity finding its voice.
Determining the Correct Order of Sentences A, B, C, D
Based on our analysis, the correct sequence for the jumbled sentences is C, followed by D, then B, and finally A. This gives the order CDBA.
| Position | Sentence | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | A moment comes | Starts the topic |
| 1st (C) | which comes but rarely in history | Qualifies S1 |
| 2nd (D) | when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends | Describes when the moment occurs (follows C) |
| 3rd (B) | and when the soul of a nation | Introduces the subject finding utterance (connects to D and S6) |
| 4th (A) | long suppressed | Modifies the subject introduced in B |
| S6 | finds utterance. | Completes the thought from B and A |
The correct arrangement of the sentences A, B, C, and D is CDBA.
Revision Table: Paragraph Reordering
| Skill | Description | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying Topic Sentence | Finding the sentence that introduces the main idea. | Look for general statements or introductions. |
| Identifying Concluding Sentence | Finding the sentence that summarizes or ends the idea. | Look for summary words or final thoughts. |
| Finding Connections (Cohesion) | Identifying links between sentences using pronouns, transition words (like 'and', 'but', 'therefore', 'however'), repeated keywords, or logical flow. | Match pronouns to nouns, transition words to relationships (cause-effect, contrast, addition), and follow the sequence of events or ideas. |
| Establishing Coherence | Ensuring the sentences flow logically and the paragraph makes sense as a whole. | Read the arranged paragraph to check if the ideas progress smoothly. |
Additional Information: Tips for Jumbled Sentences
- Always start by carefully reading S1 and S6 if provided, as they give context.
- Look for sentences that introduce a new idea or subject. These often come early.
- Look for sentences that refer back to a previously mentioned idea, person, or object using pronouns (he, she, it, they, this, that) or demonstratives. These sentences usually follow the one they refer to.
- Pay attention to transition words or phrases that indicate sequence, cause-and-effect, contrast, or addition.
- Identify sentence pairs that logically belong together (like B and A in this example).
- Once you have a potential order, read the entire paragraph aloud to check if it sounds natural and makes sense.
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