Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences given in question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

  1. John did not have the money to buy the beautiful clip.
  2. After a while, Jane explained to John that she had sold her hair to buy a gold chain for his watch.
  3. As it was Christmas, John wanted to give Jane a surprise present.
  4. He decided to present her a clip made of ivory for her long flowing hair.
  5. He, therefore sold off his watch and brought home the present.

  1. 34152

  2. 41325

  3. 21345

  4. 54321
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Explanation

The sequence begins with the occasion (3: Christmas, wanting to give surprise), followed by the problem (1: no money for clip), the solution (4: deciding to sell watch for ivory clip), his action (5: selling watch), and the ironic revelation (2: Jane sold hair for watch chain). This follows a logical cause-and-effect structure with a twist ending.

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