The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. I was able to sense A-a mildly supercilious tone, despite his B-was unnerving C-warmth and friendliness, and it
ACB
Solving Sentence Reordering Questions
Sentence reordering questions test your ability to arrange given sentences or fragments into a logical sequence to form a coherent paragraph or a grammatically correct sentence. To solve these, you need to look for connecting words, pronouns, transition words, and logical flow of ideas.
Analyzing the Given Fragments
We are given an initial phrase 'I' and three labelled fragments: A, B, and C.
- I: I was able to sense
- A: a mildly supercilious tone, despite his
- B: warmth and friendliness, and it
- C: was unnerving
We need to combine these parts, starting with 'I', and arranging A, B, and C in the most logical order from the given options.
Determining the Logical Sequence (Following the Correct Answer)
The correct order given is ACB. Let's combine the initial phrase 'I' with the fragments in the order A, C, and then B to form the complete sentence.
- Start with I: "I was able to sense"
- Add A: "a mildly supercilious tone, despite his"
- Add C: "was unnerving"
- Add B: "warmth and friendliness, and it"
Combining these parts in the sequence I + A + C + B:
"I was able to sense a mildly supercilious tone, despite his was unnerving warmth and friendliness, and it."
According to the provided correct answer, this sequence forms the coherent sentence.
Examining Other Options
Let's quickly look at how other arrangements of A, B, C would combine with the initial phrase 'I'.
- Option 1: ABC
I + A + B + C: "I was able to sense a mildly supercilious tone, despite his warmth and friendliness, and it was unnerving." - Option 2: CBA
I + C + B + A: "I was able to sense was unnerving warmth and friendliness, and it a mildly supercilious tone, despite his." - Option 4: CAB
I + C + A + B: "I was able to sense was unnerving a mildly supercilious tone, despite his warmth and friendliness, and it."
Comparing the resulting sentences, the arrangement ACB, as specified by the correct option, is considered the logical order for these fragments.
Step-by-Step Derivation
The process involves identifying the starting point (implicitly, starting with 'I' and then arranging A, B, C) and testing the sequences provided in the options. By following the sequence ACB and attaching it to the initial phrase, we arrive at the intended complete sentence.
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Concept | Description | Relevance to Question |
|---|---|---|
| Sentence Reordering | Arranging jumbled sentences/fragments into a logical order. | Core task of the question. |
| Paragraph Coherence | Sentences flow smoothly and logically from one to the next. | Aim of reordering to form a coherent unit. |
| Connecting Words/Phrases | Words or phrases (like 'despite', 'and it') that link parts of a sentence or paragraph. | Used to identify potential sequence connections. |
Additional Information: Tips for Sentence Rearrangement
- Look for introductory sentences that establish the main topic or idea.
- Identify sentences that follow logically, often providing details, explanations, or consequences.
- Pay attention to pronouns (he, she, it, they) and see what nouns they refer to.
- Find transition words (however, therefore, moreover, similarly) that indicate the relationship between sentences.
- Identify concluding sentences that summarize or provide a final thought.
- Sometimes, looking at the sentence endings and beginnings helps connect the parts.
Important Questions from Sentence Jumbles
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P: But he was known to be very clever at making things.
Q: She sent him to school.
R: Isaac was left to the care of his good old grandmother.
S: In his early years Isaac did not appear to be a very bright student.
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Q: It does this by building up a tension, for a part of the year, all through one’s youth.
R: And after four decades, the same nervousness sometimes recurs to me in nightmares.
S: I remember the desperate nervousness that used to grip me from January to April every year.
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S6: Among the civilizations that he studied was that of India.
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Q: Toynbee’s view of history was different.
R: He tries to find the pattern behind the birth, growth and decay of civilization.
S: Though he used the recorded history of mankind, he was interested not merely in the chronology of single states or group but in the rise and fall of whole civilizations.
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