Multiple choice

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the question given below them. (A) The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favour. (B) It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career. (C) He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. (D) An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. (E) He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. (F) The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work.

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

  5. F
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After beginning with D (carpenter ready to retire), the logical second sentence is C: 'He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family.' This naturally follows the introduction - we learn he's ready to retire, and then we learn the details of his plans and who he tells them to. This communication sets up the contractor's response.

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