Question : Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Suddenly she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace and her heart throbbed with an immoderate desire.
B. Her hands trembled as she took it.
C. She fastened it round her throat, outside her high-necked waist, and was lost in ecstasy at her reflection in the mirror.
D. Then she asked her friend, hesitating, filled with anxious doubt: "Will you lend me this?"
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: ADBC
Option 3: ACBD
Option 4: ABDC
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Correct Answer: ABCD
Solution : The correct order is the first option: ABCD.
The logical flow of sentences is:
- Sentence A: Sets the stage by describing the sudden discovery of a superb diamond necklace in a black satin box.
- Sentence B: Describes the physical reaction of the protagonist, with her hands trembling as she takes the necklace.
- Sentence C: Expands on the protagonist's emotions as she fastens the necklace around her throat and gets lost in ecstasy while looking at her reflection in the mirror.
- Sentence D: concludes the sequence by revealing the protagonist's hesitating request to her friend, filled with anxious doubt, asking if she can borrow the necklace.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: Suddenly she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace, and her heart throbbed with an immoderate desire. Her hands trembled as she took it. She fastened it around her throat, outside her high-necked waist, and was lost in ecstasy at her reflection in the mirror. Then she asked her friend, hesitating, filled with anxious doubt: 'Will you lend me this?'
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