Question

Given below are five sentences, labelled A, B, C, D and E. They are NOT in a meaningful order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful paragraph.
A. Prior research had shown that African penguins used types of calls similar to syllables in human languages.
B. Some researchers have described them as similar to a braying ass, leading to the nickname "jackass penguins."
C. The endangered African penguin is known for its distinctive calls.
D. It appears that the bird calls conform to the linguistic rules developed to explain how human languages work.
E. Interested in learning more about the calls these birds make, researchers collected and analysed vocalisations from adult males living in Italian zoos.

• A. C, A, D, B, E
• B. A, D, B, E, C
• C. A, E, D, B, C
• D. A, D, E, C, B

Hint:

When arranging jumbled sentences, first focus on sentences that introduce the subject and context, then arrange supporting details logically.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct order is C, A, D, B, E. First, C introduces the penguins and their calls. Then A explains the prior research. D follows with an explanation of the calls' conformity to linguistic rules, B adds more details about the calls, and E concludes with the research conducted.