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) It was created in March 1961 by President John F. Kennedy.
(B) The mission of the Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship by providing trained volunteers to countries that need them.
(C) Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
(D) The Peace Corps is a United States volunteer organisation.
(E) By working together, people from the United States and countries around the world get to understand one another a little better.

1. A

   DACBE

2. B

   DCEAB

3. C

   ACBDE

4. D

   EADCB

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• The correct sequence is DACBE, which forms a logically structured paragraph.
• Sentence D serves as the topic sentence, introducing the 'Peace Corps'.
• Sentences A and C provide specific details (origin and location) about the organization.
• Sentence B explains the mission or purpose of the Peace Corps.
• Sentence E acts as a concluding statement, summarizing the outcome of the mission.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This sequence (DCEAB) is incorrect because placing sentence C (headquarters) immediately after the introduction (D) is less logical than providing the origin (A) first. The flow from mission (B) to conclusion (E) is disrupted.
• Option C: This sequence (ACBDE) is incorrect because it starts with sentence A, which uses the pronoun 'It' without a clear antecedent. A paragraph should not begin with a sentence that refers to an unintroduced subject.
• Option D: This sequence (EADCB) is incorrect because it starts with sentence E, which is a concluding thought. Placing the conclusion at the beginning makes the paragraph illogical.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Jumbled Paragraph as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that DACBE 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 get a general idea of the topic.
• Identify the introductory sentence. This sentence is usually a general statement that introduces the main subject and can stand on its own.
• Look for connections between sentences. Pay attention to pronouns (like 'it', 'its', 'they'), transition words (like 'however', 'therefore'), and chronological order.
• Form pairs or groups of sentences that logically follow each other.
• Identify the concluding sentence. This sentence often summarizes the main idea or provides a final thought.
• Arrange the sentences based on the logical flow you've identified and check if the resulting paragraph is coherent and meaningful.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Jumbled Paragraph
• Stem keywords: Jumbled order, Arrange the sentences, Meaningful and coherent paragraph
• Lead-in keywords: Arrange

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