Question 36

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. Bala Singh saw me coming and made no attempt to greet me. which was very unusual. and to all my questions he returned the one answer - that he was not ill.

B. That day we did our two-mile march in silence, Bala Singh bringing up the rear and moving like a man who was walking in his sleep, or who was under the influence of drugs.

C. I had six Garhwalis to carry my luggage and I noticed that it was being made up into five head-loads, and that Bala Singh was sitting apart near the camp fire with a blanket over his head and shoulders.

D. After breakfast I walked over to him, and noted as I did so that all the other men had stopped work and were watching me very intently

Solution

CDAB is the correct order.

Sentence C sets the scene by describing the situation with Bala Singh and the luggage. It provides context for the subsequent events.Sentence D adds to the tension. The fact that the other men are watching the narrator intently suggests that something unusual is happening.Sentence A reveals the odd behavior of Bala Singh, who doesn’t greet the narrator and gives a consistent response about not being ill. It builds intrigue and curiosity. Sentence B  provides further details about Bala Singh’s behavior during the march, emphasizing his strange demeanor. It adds to the mystery and sets the tone for the rest of the narrative.


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