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Sentence Order within Paragraphs concerns the organizational logic behind sentences in a can generally follow the logic of a discussion within a paragraph when a paragraphis unified by a single purposewhen sentences within paragraphs follow expected organizational frameworks problem to solution, chronological order, causal order.Paragraphs that lack a central idea and that wander from subject to subject are apt to confuse readers, making them wonder what they should pay attention to and why. In other words paragraphs are not a careless group of sentences about a common topic; rather, a logic informs the order of sentences within commonly use the the following organizational plans to organize sentences within paragraphsCoordinate OrderDeductive OrderInductive OrderTopic SentenceCoordinate OrderSentences that operate at the same hierarchical order in terms of abstractions are following a coordinate is an example of coordinate order, which was noted by Francis Christensen in Notes Toward a New Rhetoric NY Harper & Row, 1967 based on a paragraph by Bergen Evans’s in his book, Comfortable WordsHe [the native speaker] may, of course, speak a form of English that marks him as coming from a rural or an unread if he doesn’t mind being so marked, there’s no reason why he should Johnson kept a Staffordshire burr in his speech all his Burns’ mouth the despised lowland Scots dialect served just as well as the “correct” English spoken by ten million of his southern vocabulary and his way of pronouncing certain words were sneered at by many better educated people at the time, but he seemed to be able to use the English language as effectively as his OrderMost paragraphs in academic and technical discourse move deductively–that is, the first or second sentence presents the topic or theme of the paragraph and the subsequent sentences illustrate and explicate this is an example of deductive order, which Francis Christensen provides in Notes Toward a New Rhetoric NY Harper & Row, 1967 based on a paragraph he excerpted from he excerpted from Jacob Bronowski’s The Common Sense of ScienceThe process of learning is essential to our higher animals seek it are inquisitive and they experiment is a sort of harmless trial run of some action which we shall have to make in the real world; and this, whether it is made in the laboratory by scientists or by fox-cubs outside their scientist experiments and the cub plays; both are learning to correct their errors of judgment in a setting in which errors are not this is what gives them both their air of happiness and freedom in these activities.[ Deductive Order, Deductive Reasoning, Deductive Writing ]Inductive OrderWhile writers are under increasing pressure to organize information deductively, they can–and do–write paragraph follows an Inductive Order when the topic sentence, the main idea, is presented at the end of a paragraph. The inductive order is a good choice if the aim is to address controversial topics or emotional of novels expect to be delighted with surprise endings. In contrast, readers of nonfiction don’t expect the surprise ending, so they can be especially appreciative of a carefully constructed surprise. Note below, for example, the way Dianne Lynch surprises you with the line, “you are using the Internet to fight back”–a line in direct juxtaposition to the first 122 words of her short essay “Afghan Women Reach Out Via the Web.”You can’t laugh or talk aloud in public, and even your shoes must make no sound. Wearing cosmetics or showing your ankles is punishable by whipping; women have had their fingers amputated for wearing nail paint the windows of your house black so you cannot be seen from the outside. You are forbidden from walking on your balcony or in your backyard. It has been years since the sun shone on your face. And all public references to you have are a woman in Afghanistan today, living under the regime of the Islamic fundamentalist if you are one of the nearly 2,000 women who belong to The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, or RAWA, you are using the Internet to fight back.[ Inductive Order, Inductive Reasoning, Inductive Writing ]Interrogative OrderAsking an interrogative sentence– a sentence that asks a direct question and ends with a quotation mark, can be an engaging way to organize a paragraph. For example, consider how Valerie Steele’s anecdotal tone and dialogue in the opening sentences of her essay on fashion in academia prepare the reader for her thesisOnce, when I was a graduate student at Yale, a history professor asked me about my dissertation. “I’m writing about fashion,” I interesting. Italian or German?”It took me a couple of minutes, as thoughts of Armani flashed through my mind, but finally I realized what he meant. “Not fascism,” I said. “Fashion. As in Paris.”“Oh.” There was a long silence, and then, without another word, he turned and walked still has the power to reduce many academics to embarrassed or indignant silence. Some of those to whom I spoke while preparing this article requested anonymity or even refused to address the subject. “The F-Word.” Lingua Franca April 1991 17–18.Topic SentenceNotice, in particular, how Chris Goodrich cues readers to the purpose of his paragraph and article in the first sentence of his essay “Crossover Dreams”Norman Cantor, New York University history professor and author, most recently, of Inventing the Middle Ages, created a stir this spring when he wrote a letter to the newsletter of the American Historical Association declaring that “no historian who can write English prose should publish more than two books with a university press–one for tenure, and one for full professor After that or preferably long before work only in the trade market.” Cantor urged his fellow scholars to seek literary agents to represent any work with crossover potential. And he didn’t stop there As if to be sure of offending the entire academic community, Cantor added, “If you are already a full professor, your agent should be much more important to you than the department chair or the dean.”
Atransition between paragraphs can be a word or two (however, for example, similarly), a phrase, or a sentence. Transitions can be at the end of the first paragraph, at the beginning of the second paragraph, or in both places. Transitions within paragraphs: As with transitions between sections and paragraphs, transitions within paragraphs act
Have you ever read a paragraph that felt disjointed or choppy? By choppy, we mean the sentence order was discombobulated; ideas bumped into each other rather than supported each other, and you might have found yourself rereading to see if you missed something. In short, it was a mess, and you likely encountered a paragraph that didn’t flow. A paragraph that doesn’t flow can make a piece of writing difficult to read. But not to worry, we’ve got tips on how to avoid and fix this issue. The key to writing that flows is logical sentence order. Why are sentences that flow important? A logical sentence order presents your argument clearly. If you’re writing fiction, flowing sentences help your reader follow the narrative and understand the plot. That said, there are instances where authors “break the rules” for stylistic purposes in creative writing, particularly in poetry. But when you’re doing any kind of academic or business writing, flow is critical to your reader’s understanding of your writing. When readers can easily understand your position or how you arrived at a conclusion, it strengthens your position and signals that you’re an authority on the topic. Effective flow also makes your writing more enjoyable to read. Because your readers don’t have to stop, think about how the sentences fit together, then pick back up and try to decipher what you’re communicating, they can become more immersed in your writing and spot the larger themes at play. Of course, paragraphs are composed of sentences, which makes sentence order a critical part of writing that flows. What is sentence order? Sentence order is the sequence sentences follow. It’s also the key to flow because writing that unfolds in a logical order communicates the relationships between the ideas being presented. Sometimes, these relationships are hierarchical—which can also be shown through sentence order. There are a few ways to order sentences. Chronologically First, you need to be accepted into the program. Then, you’re required to meet with your adviser to discuss your academic goals. After you’ve met with them, you’re allowed to choose a concentration. Another sentence-order strategy is listing ideas based on their significance. Order of importance Only students in good standing are considered for admission. Preference is given to students with at least a grade point average. Additionally, positive faculty recommendations can improve a student’s chance of being accepted into the program. The most effective sentence order depends on the type of writing you’re doing. For example, the best sentence order for an opinion essay might group related ideas together to show how they intersect and form your opinion’s basis. Group ideas to bolter a thesis Composting bins are the garbage cans of the future. Consumers are beginning to reject non-compostable packaging. Gardening is gaining popularity as a source of food cultivation. And public information on the release of methane from food waste is influencing what people feel comfortable throwing out. In an analytical essay, an effective approach might be to use a cause-and-effect sentence order. Cause and effect While you might think that adding lanes to freeways with heavy traffic would reduce congestion, the opposite is true. Research shows that when a highway expands capacity, vehicle usage rises, canceling the benefit. In contrast, a deeper investment in bike lanes reduces traffic congestion, as more people feel safe biking to their destination instead of driving. In a lot of writing, it’s easier to recognize poor flow than good flow because effective flow is “invisible.” In other words, when sentences flow together well, readers move through the text seamlessly. Signs of a poorly constructed sentence Abrupt content or tone pivots Text that jumps around Sentences that introduce confusing or redundant information Information that feels like it’s out of order Here’s an example passage Once you’re in the program, you need to maintain a grade point average of at least Most of the students in this program are full-time students and live on campus. To get into the program, you need to be in good academic standing, have a GPA, and have recommendations from faculty. Awkward, right? Strong paragraphs with effective flow usually include transition sentences that demonstrate the relationships between the other sentences. These sentences contain transition words, which communicate relationships. Here are a few examples of transition words Additionally Above all Furthermore Lastly While Without Therefore In most cases, when structuring a transition sentence, you’d place the transition word at either the beginning or the end. How to ensure sentences are in logical order As you craft your outline, think about how you want your writing to flow. Under each heading, list your sentence order for that section. You don’t necessarily have to write out each sentence, but note the sequence you’ll follow when introducing and supporting ideas. As you do this, determine whether each sentence prepares readers for the next sentence. When you reach one that doesn’t, think about the relationship between those sentences. Are you introducing two chronological events? Does the next sentence offer a contrast with the one that came before it? Does the second sentence expand on your point in the first sentence? Once the relationship is clear, drop in an appropriate transition sentence to clue in your readers. As you write your first draft, refer to your outline regularly to ensure your writing isn’t meandering from your thesis statement. In effective writing, every sentence ultimately supports the thesis statement. When you edit your work, look for sentences that are not related to the thesis statement or don’t add any new information. These sentences are likely redundant or irrelevant and can be removed. Sentences in logical order examples Look at the two example paragraph pairs below to see how you can revise your writing to improve its flow. Pay close attention to things like sentence starters, transition sentences, and the paragraphs’ structures. Poor flow Four of us will work on the project, and it’s due by the end of the month. Our manager wants an analysis of website traffic from the past year. I work better individually, but this will be a collaborative effort. We have to determine the best tools for finding and studying the data. Good flow Our manager wants an analysis of website traffic from the past year. The four of us will work collaboratively on the project. The first order of business is to determine the best tools for finding and studying the data. The project is due at the end of the month. Poor flow I love seeing my students improve their skills. I want to become a teacher after I graduate. When students ask for help, I stay after class with them to work one-on-one even though I don’t get paid for tutoring. Good flow I want to become a teacher after I graduate. When students ask for help, I stay after class with them to work one-on-one. I do this because even though I don’t get paid for tutoring, I love seeing my students improve their skills. Keys to sentences that flow Sentences that flow are ones you put in logical order in support of a thesis or idea. Create a paragraph outline to stay on topic Order your sentences based on their relationship, such as chronology, order of importance, compare and contrast, and cause and effect Use transition words to demonstrate the relationship between sentences Eliminate redundant or unnecessary sentences Fix run-on sentences
Ascan be seen from these paragraphs, the topic sentence gives the reader a clear idea of what the paragraph is about and is thereby the most important sentence in the paragraph. The topic sentence does not have to be the first sentence of the paragraph. However, this is the clearest way to present your points.
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Respondto the first two items below, and use your responses to help you write a topic sentence for your narrative paragraph. Make a copy of this Google doc or download a Word template. Name your topic. Share a specific thought or feeling about it. Write your topic sentence. My first seashell hunt had a surprise ending.
Arrange the sentences bellow into a good paragraph. 1. I looked to the mirror to find out why. 2. I woke up late and rushed to school. 3. I had a bad experience at school this morning. 4. They were pointing at my face. I wondered why. 5. When I entered my classrooms, everybody was starting at me. 6. I had just celebrated my 15th birthday last night. 7. I was surprised to see that I still put on my makeup. 8. I felt embarrassed and ran to the rest room.
Essentially this sentence completes a paragraph while restating the main argument or idea. Conclusion sentence starters include words and phrases like “thus”, “therefore”, “resulting”, “in brief”, “hence”, and “to sum up” are often used to start this sentence. This sentence summarizes the main argument. It also ties the
I. General Structure Most paragraphs in an essay parallel the general three-part structure of each section of a research paper and, by extension, the overall research paper, with an introduction, a body that includes facts and analysis, and a conclusion. You can see this structure in paragraphs whether they are narrating, describing, comparing, contrasting, or analyzing information. Each part of the paragraph plays an important role in communicating the meaning you intend to covey to the reader. Introduction the first section of a paragraph; should include the topic sentence and any other sentences at the beginning of the paragraph that give background information or provide a transition. Body follows the introduction; discusses the controlling idea, using facts, arguments, analysis, examples, and other information. Conclusion the final section; summarizes the connections between the information discussed in the body of the paragraph and the paragraph’s controlling idea. For long paragraphs, you may also want to include a bridge sentence that introduces the next paragraph or section of the paper. In some instances, the bridge sentence can be written in the form of a question. However, use this rhetorical device sparingly, otherwise, ending a lot of paragraphs with a question to lead into the next paragraph sounds cumbersome. NOTE This general structure does not imply that you should not be creative in your writing. Arranging where each element goes in a paragraph can make a paper more engaging for the reader. However, do not be too creative in experimenting with the narrative flow of paragraphs. To do so may distract from the main arguments of your research and weaken the quality of your academic writing. II. Development and Organization Before you can begin to determine what the composition of a particular paragraph will be, you must consider what is the most important idea that you are trying to convey to your reader. This is the "controlling idea," or the thesis statement from which you compose the remainder of the paragraph. In other words, your paragraphs should remind your reader that there is a recurrent relationship between your controlling idea and the information in each paragraph. The research problem functions like a seed from which your paper, and your ideas, will grow. The whole process of paragraph development is an organic one—a natural progression from a seed idea to a full-blown research study where there are direct, familial relationships in the paper between all of your controlling ideas and the paragraphs which derive from them. The decision about what to put into your paragraphs begins with brainstorming about how you want to pursue the research problem. There are many techniques for brainstorming but, whichever one you choose, this stage of paragraph development cannot be skipped because it lays a foundation for developing a set of paragraphs [representing a section of your paper] that describes a specific element of your overall analysis. Each section is described further in this writing guide. Given these factors, every paragraph in a paper should be Unified—All of the sentences in a single paragraph should be related to a single controlling idea [often expressed in the topic sentence of the paragraph]. Clearly related to the research problem—The sentences should all refer to the central idea, or the thesis, of the paper. Coherent—The sentences should be arranged in a logical manner and should follow a definite plan for development. Well-developed—Every idea discussed in the paragraph should be adequately explained and supported through evidence and details that work together to explain the paragraph's controlling idea. There are many different ways you can organize a paragraph. However, the organization you choose will depend on the controlling idea of the paragraph. Ways to organize a paragraph in academic writing include Narrative Tell a story. Go chronologically, from start to finish. Descriptive Provide specific details about what something looks or feels like. Organize spatially, in order of appearance, or by topic. Process Explain step by step how something works. Perhaps follow a sequence—first, second, third. Classification Separate into groups or explain the various parts of a topic. Illustrative Give examples and explain how those examples prove your point. Arnaudet, Martin L. and Mary Ellen Barrett. Paragraph Development A Guide for Students of English. 2nd edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ Prentice Hall Regents, 1990; On Paragraphs. The Writing Lab and The OWL. Purdue University; Organization General Guidelines for Paragraphing. The Reading/Writing Center. Hunter College; The Paragraph. The Writing Center. Pasadena City College; Paragraph Structure. Effective Writing Center. University of Maryland; Paragraphs. Institute for Writing Rhetoric. Dartmouth College; Paragraphs. The Writing Center. University of North Carolina; Paragraphs. University Writing Center. Texas A&M University; Paragraphs and Topic Sentences. Writing Tutorial Services, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. Indiana University; Weissberg, Robert C. “Given and New Paragraph Development Models from Scientific English.” TESOL Quarterly 18 September 1984 485-500.
Hereare 65 examples of long sentences ranging from the relatively brief 96 words to one of the longest sentences at 2,156 words. Almost all of the really long sentences are under 1,000 words. The six longest sentences (1,000+ words) are mostly a curiosity, just to see what is possible. I hope students of writing can study these sentences to []
How To Solve Paragraph Ordering QuicklyParagraph Ordering Questions are sets of connected sentences in some random order, which when ordered, create a meaningful paragraph. On this page you will learn How To Solve Paragraph Ordering Questions Quickly in helpful ways. To Solve Paragraph Ordering, Look for a mandatory pair among all the sentences –Mandatory pair is a set of statements which seem to come one after the you sense a mandatory pair, just look at the only one choice has the pair, that might be the obviously if more than one choice has the same mandatory pair then we should adapt some other steps as follow. Rules for paragraph OrderingQuestions for Paragraph OrderingTips and tricks for Paragraph Ordering How To Solve Paragraph Ordering Important Definite pairs are the sentences which will come together. For example, it is found that AD is a definite any pair of the options which do not have AD as the pair will be eliminated from the given use Noun-Pronoun relationship approach where the noun will come in the first statement and will be replaced by pronouns in the second sentence containing noun and the sentence containing pronoun will come togetherLook for the sentences explaining cause and effect. The sentence with the cause and the sentence with the effect will come for signpost clues like but’ and and.’ How To Solve Paragraph Ordering Question 1 – Identifying the First and Last SentenceRead the complete sentences and find the essence of the to collect the clue words like firstly, in the beginning, Once upon a time, to find a sentence which introduces a topic or person or Noun-Pronoun relationship approach where the noun will come in the first statement and will be replaced by pronouns in the second below points will clear your doubt on how to eliminate sentences which cannot be opening forward words Words like “and, so, moreover” which carry forward a line of thought expressed in the earlier words Words like “but, however, nevertheless” which create a Contradiction with the earlier line of words Words like finally, thus, eventually etc. which conclude. If a particular statement looks like a good starting – Understand the Noun Pronoun RelationshipIn any passage, the Proper Noun always comes first followed by a if you spot a proper noun in any passage then be sure that it is going to come first or before another sentence that has a pronoun in – Cause and Effect RelationshipAny type of Cause and Effect statement will be arranged chronologically. it might so happen that the cause comes first and then the effect or the effect might lead the cause. in both the situations, the two pair will always come – General before SpecificBefore moving towards a specific idea, any argument starts with a general statement or general summary. So remember to use the general connotation first and then head over to the specifics of the argument. Sample Questions - Paragraph Ordering Type 1 – Arrange the paragraphs Question 1 Order the given sentences into a Paragraph .A. Passivity is not, of course, In areas where there are no lords or laws, or in frontier zones where all men go armed, the attitude of the peasantry may well be So indeed it may be on the fringe of the However, for most of the soil-bound peasants, the problem is not whether to be ordinarily passive or active, but when to pass from one state to This depends on an assessment of the political A. ECABDB. CDABEC. ABCDED. EDBACCorrect Option CExplanation Look at the pronoun in sentence C. Let us find, what is “it” here referring to? It here refers to sentence A, it cannot refer to “passivity,” in sentence B “attitude can be referred as un-submissive, in sentence D, “problem cannot be un-submissive and in sentence E, “political situation” cannot be BC is a definite pair. Now, look at the options given. The link BC is only present in option 3, and we need not look any further. Prime Course Trailer Related Banners Get PrepInsta Prime & get Access to all 200+ courses offered by PrepInsta in One Subscription Question 2 Rearrange the following six sentences A, B, C, D, E and F in the proper sequence to form a meaningful But in the industrial era destroying the enemy’s productive capacity means bombing the factories which are located in the So in the agrarian era, if you need to destroy the enemy’s productive capacity, what you want to do is bum his fields, or if you’re vicious, salt Now in the information era, destroying the enemy’s productive capacity means destroying the information How do you do battle with your enemy?E. The idea is to destroy the enemy’s productive capacity and depending upon the economic foundation, that productive capacity is different in each caseF. About defense, the purpose of the military is to defend the nation and be prepared to do battle with its A. FDEBACB. FCABEDC. DEBACFD. DFEBACE. ABCDEFCorrect Option BExplanation Look at the transition word “but” in the first sentence. It signifies that the sentence is expressing an idea contrary to an idea expressed in some previous sentence. Now we need to find that previous we further look at the beginning of the first sentence, it says “but in the industrial era…” which suggests that the contrariness is with respect to further, we see that sentence B and C are also starting with a statement about eras. But the transition word at the start of C is “now” which expresses present era and hence it cannot chronologically come before any other past is, if the information era is the present era, talk about any other era will come before sentence B is the correct sentence to come before the first sentence C is the correct sentence to come after the first sentence sentence C is continuing the idea.Therefore, we have the link see that option 1, 3 and 4 all have the link BAC. Furthermore, all the three options have the link EBAC. Therefore, we only need to arrange D and sentence F states that “The purpose is —- to battle with the enemy” and D questions “how do you battle with the enemy?” Therefore, D will come after FDEBAC is the correct arrangement. 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Tipsfor Using Transition Words and Phrases. 1. Use a variety of transition words, not the same one. 2. Put a comma after the transition word. 3. Put the subject of the sentence after the comma. Choosing the right word to start, end, and transition topics can make or break an essay.
Directions 1 - 5 Rearrange the following six sentences A, B, C, D, E, F and G to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions that follow. A The eagle does not escape the storm. B When the storms of life come upon us – we can rise above them by using our minds and our belief towards God. C Do you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? D When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. E The eagle flies to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. F It instead, uses the storm to lift it higher. G While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement? » Explain it Correct Option D Kindly refer to the flow chart given above to get to know the approach to reach the correct sequence of sentences which is CEDGAFB. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement? » Explain it Correct Option A Kindly refer to the flow chart given above to get to know the approach to reach the correct sequence of sentences which is CEDGAFB. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement? » Explain it Correct Option E Kindly refer to the flow chart given above to get to know the approach to reach the correct sequence of sentences which is CEDGAFB. Which of the following should be the FOURT sentence after rearrangement? » Explain it Correct Option C Kindly refer to the flow chart given above to get to know the approach to reach the correct sequence of sentences which is CEDGAFB. Which of the following should be the LAST SEVENTH sentence after rearrangement? » Explain it Correct Option B Kindly refer to the flow chart given above to get to know the approach to reach the correct sequence of sentences which is CEDGAFB.
PertanyaanArrange these sentences below into a good paragraph. HOW TO TIE A NECK TIE First of all, start with the wide end on your right Secondly, cross the wide end over the narrow, and back underneath Then bring the wide end up through the loop Finally, pull the wide end through the knot in front. Tighten and draw up to collar
Jumbled paragraphs are part of the reading comprehension in the IBPS PO, SO and SBI exams. The questions on Jumbled paragraphs will have a set of sentences that all belong to the same paragraph. The sentences are just not in the order that they should be. There will be hints all spread within the question. Your job is to pick these hints and select the correct order of the sentences. Suggested Videos As we shall see, this section is similar to the other reading comprehension sections. But before we start with an example let us know about the various kinds of sentences in a paragraph. A paragraph starts with what is known as the topic sentence. This sentence introduces the topic and the domain of the paragraph. Then follow the supporting sentences. The supporting sentences contain further information about the topic sentence. The conclusion or the concluding sentence is the last part of the paragraph. It sums up the supporting sentences and also points to the topic sentence. The paragraph thus has to follow a natural order Topic sentence > Supporting Sentences > Concluding Sentence. Your task will primarily be to spot these sentences. Let us practice with some examples now. Examples of Jumbled Paragraphs Following are a few examples that we will be answering the Jumbled Paragraphs. In the questions, sentences from I to IV are present. These sentences are all part of a paragraph but do not necessarily fall in the order that they are in. Find the correct order from the options that are given at the end. Example 1 I The main thing that propelled the development of the aeroplanes at such a fast pace was, however, the first and the second world war. II An aeroplane was a wonderful invention of its time. III But its use as a main means of transport was adopted later only done later. IV Some even say that it was one of the greatest inventions of all time. The correct order of the sentences is A I – II – IV – III B II – IV – III – I C III – IV – II – I D IV – II – III – I Answer The correct option is B II – IV – III – I. As you can see the topic sentence introduces the aeroplanes as the greatest invention. Now will follow the topic sentences which are IV and II. The I sentence summarises the thought presented in the paragraph. Browse more Topics under Reading Comprehension Paragraph Fillers Paragraph Sentence sequence Paragraph Based Questions Paragraph Conclusions Paragraph Restatement Cloze Test Fillers Inferences Paragraph Completion Double Fillers Practice Problems On Reading Comprehension Some More Examples Example 2 I An indefinable suspicion, which he could not explain, made him uneasy. II It was this, probably, that prompted him to go to the closet in which he knew that Nicholas Bundy kept a pistol. III This ought to have quieted him for the night, but it did not. IV At times he placed the pistol under his pillow, but he had not done so to-night, considering it quite unnecessary in a quiet boarding-house. A II – III – I IV B III – II – I – IV C III – I – II – IV D IV – II – I – III Answer Here we shall try to find the topic sentence first. The topic sentence is the one that sets the scene here. This is the III sentence. The second sentence will be the one that immediately follows this thought. This is the I sentence. The rest is easy. The pistol is the word that you have to look for. So the correct order is III-I-II-IV or the option C. Thus we see that there are two types of questions in the paragraph jumbling. One is which follows the regular conclusive order. These are usually easier and all you need to do is read a sentence and see if there is anything that is introduced without explanation. For example, a sentence like this “these vehicles were then ordered to be redesigned” can’t be the leading sentence. It has pronouns and terms that are yet to be introduced. A context is missing. So as long as the context is missing, the sentence can’t be the topic sentence. Practice Questions Q 1 The following sentences are not in order. The correct order is provided in one of the options. Select the correct option from the following options I The explanation of Mr Kenyon’s letter is briefly this. II If pushed to extremity he would turn against Kenyon, and make public the conspiracy in which he had joined, together with Kenyon’s motive in imprisoning his wife. III He had had an interview with Dr Fox, in which he had so severely censured the doctor that the latter finally became angry and defiant, and intimated. IV His visit South had done no good. A I – III – IV – II B II – IV – III – I C IV – III – II – I D I – IV – III – II Ans D I – IV – III – II Q 2 The following sentences are not in order. The correct order is provided in one of the options. Select the correct option from the following options IV It dislodged the green spectacles from Denton’s nose, and for a moment his eyes were exposed. II To Oliver it was fun, but Denton evidently did not relish it. V He replaced them hurriedly, but not in time. Oliver’s sharp eyes detected him. I The road was a bad one, jolting the vehicle without mercy. III At last one jolt came, nearly overturning the conveyance. A IV – II – V – III – II B III – IV – V – II – I C IV – II – V – I – III D V – IV – II – I – III Ans C IV – II – V – I – III
Makea bold statement that jars the reader (the written equivalent of a mic-drop moment) Ask a question. Start with an entertaining an anecdote. Tell playful joke. Share an interesting fact. Make an emotional appeal. Say something controversial to grab the reader’s attention. Paint a picture that builds intrigue. ‍.
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