Question

Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence.
(i) The ripples looked enchanting in the light of the Sun.
(ii) We went to the pond.
(iii) We flung stones to create ripples.
(iv) We stood knee-deep in the muddy water of the pond.
The best sequence is :
A. ii,i,iv,iii
B. ii,iv,iii,i
C. iv,i,iii,ii
D. iv,ii,i,iii

Answer 1

Hint: Start with the sentence which introduces a new topic, and not with a sentence which already is an extension to the existing topic. Then, follow with the sentence which seems the continuation of the previous sentence.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse all the given options to check which is the most appropriate sequence.

A. ii,i,iv,iii: In this given sequence, the starting sentence is ‘ We went to the pond’, but it is followed by the sentence, ‘the ripples looked enchanting, in the light of the sun’. Here, the mention of ripples has occurred without its introduction, therefore, this is an incorrect option.

B. ii,iv,iii,i: In this given sequence, the starting sentence is the sentence, ‘We went to the pond’, which is followed by the sentence, ‘We stood knee-deep in the muddy water of the pond’, followed by the sentence ‘We flung stones to create ripples’, followed by the sentence ‘the ripples looked enchanting, in the light of the sun’. This sequence is correct as the starting sentence introduces a new topic which is followed by sentences which are an extension of the topic. Therefore, this is the correct answer.

C. iv,i,iii,ii: In this given sequence, the starting sentence is ‘We stood knee-deep in the muddy water of the pond’, which is a continuation to an existing topic, therefore, this is an incorrect option.

D. iv,ii,i,iii: In this given sequence, the starting sentence is ‘We stood knee-deep in the muddy water of the pond’, which is a continuation to an existing topic, therefore, this is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
Encounter the starting sentence which introduces a new topic, follow the trail by connecting the other sentences with the previous ones by establishing appropriate relevance and connection.Here, it is essential to first go to the pond to do activities mentioned in other sentences which is why it would be placed in the beginning.