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Directions: Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given below, you need to rearrange the sentences so that the five sentences can together form a meaningful paragraph.

A. It is situated in Uttrakhand.

B. Last week, I went to Mussoorie with my parents.

C. We traveled to Dehradun by train.

D. In the afternoon we decided to go to Mussoorie by private car.

E. It was morning when we reached Dehradun.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

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ESIC UDC Mains MBT (30 Apr 2022)
The correct answer is

B

The question asks us to rearrange five given sentences (A, B, C, D, E) to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph, and then identify the first sentence of this rearranged paragraph.

Identifying the Introductory Sentence

To determine the first sentence, we look for a sentence that introduces the main topic or event. Let's analyze each sentence:

  • A. It is situated in Uttrakhand. - This is a descriptive sentence, likely providing information about a place mentioned later.
  • B. Last week, I went to Mussoorie with my parents. - This sentence introduces a personal event (a trip) and the main destination (Mussoorie). It serves as a good introductory statement.
  • C. We traveled to Dehradun by train. - This describes a specific action during the trip, suggesting it follows an introduction.
  • D. In the afternoon we decided to go to Mussoorie by private car. - This sentence details a decision about moving to Mussoorie, implying prior context.
  • E. It was morning when we reached Dehradun. - This describes the arrival at an intermediate location, Dehradun, which logically follows the travel mentioned in C.

Sentence B clearly sets the context for the entire narrative by stating the main event and destination. Therefore, it is the most logical starting sentence.

Structuring the Paragraph Logically

Once we establish B as the first sentence, we can arrange the remaining sentences to ensure a smooth flow:

  1. B. Last week, I went to Mussoorie with my parents. - This initiates the story.
  2. C. We traveled to Dehradun by train. - This describes the first part of the journey, leading towards the region.
  3. E. It was morning when we reached Dehradun. - This sentence directly follows C, indicating the arrival at the intermediate destination.
  4. D. In the afternoon we decided to go to Mussoorie by private car. - After arriving in Dehradun, the next logical step is deciding to travel to the final destination, Mussoorie.
  5. A. It is situated in Uttrakhand. - This sentence provides geographical information about Mussoorie, fitting well after Mussoorie has been established as the destination.

The complete rearranged paragraph is: B, C, E, D, A.

Conclusion on the First Sentence

Based on the logical progression and the need for an introductory statement, sentence B is the correct starting sentence for the paragraph.

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