Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. The modern game of golf originated in 15th-century Scotland. B. It is played on a course with a series of holes, usually 18, though recreational courses can have fewer holes. C. The object of the game is to use as few strokes as possible to get a ball into each hole. D. Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course.

1. A

   DBCA

2. B

   ABDC

3. C

   DABC

4. D

   ADBC

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

• The sequence DABC creates the most logical and coherent paragraph.
• Sentence D serves as the best introductory sentence because it provides a general definition of golf.
• Sentence A follows by giving the historical origin of the sport, adding context to the definition.
• Sentence B elaborates on the playing field (the course), with the pronoun 'It' referring back to the game of golf.
• Sentence C concludes the paragraph by stating the objective of the game, which logically follows the description of the game's setup.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The sequence DBCA is incorrect because placing the historical origin (A) at the end of the paragraph is illogical. The origin should be mentioned earlier, typically after the initial definition.
• Option B: The sequence ABDC is incorrect because sentence A, which discusses the origin, is not the best opening sentence. A general definition (D) should come first to introduce the topic to the reader.
• Option D: The sequence ADBC is incorrect. While A could potentially start the paragraph, D provides a much broader and more suitable introduction. The flow from A to D is less logical than from D to A.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sentence Rearrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question assesses logical reasoning and language comprehension, which are general aptitude skills.
• These skills are important for nurses for clear communication and understanding written instructions, but this question does not test a clinical nursing concept.
• What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that DABC no longer matched, reassess the option whose mechanism, classification, or indication now fits the revised presentation.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read all the given sentences to understand the overall theme or topic, which in this case is golf.
• Identify the introductory sentence. This sentence usually introduces the main subject and is a general statement. Sentence D fits this perfectly.
• Look for connections between sentences. For example, look for pronouns (like 'It' in sentence B) and see which noun they refer to in other sentences.
• Establish a logical sequence. A common structure is Definition -> Origin/History -> Details/Process -> Objective/Conclusion.
• Test the sequence you've formed (DABC) by reading the sentences in that order to ensure it flows smoothly and makes sense.
• Finally, match your derived sequence with the given options.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Sentence Rearrangement
• Stem keywords: Jumbled order, Arrange the sentences, Correct order, Meaningful and coherent paragraph
• Lead-in keywords: CORRECT
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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