Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. The first and the last sentences are 1 and 6 and the four in between are labeled a, b, c and d. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. (1) It was 8:47 one night last August when a red message popped up on the computer screen of Oakland, California ambulance dispatcher John Fink. (A) On a map, a yellow snowflake appeared at the caller's location; nearby, a blue square marked “534” appeared at Highland hospital's parking lot. (B) Fink hit a computer key and five numbers appeared on the computer screen - the five closest ambulances. (C) A woman has just called 911 - the emergency number - alarmed that her elderly father was having trouble breathing. (D) Ambulance 534 (6) Fink hit another key, signaling the crew, and minutes later two paramedics were racing through the stricken man's door.

  1. ACBD

  2. BCAD

  3. CADB

  4. CBAD

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A woman has just called 911 - the emergency number - alarmed that her elderly father was having trouble breathing. Fink hit a computer key and five numbers appeared on the computer screen - the five closest ambulances. On a map, a yellow snowflake appeared at the caller's location; nearby, a blue square marked “534” appeared at Highland hospital's parking lot.Ambulance 534