In following questions, a paragraph has been split into four parts. You have to rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.
A. He was carrying his jacket and walked with his head thrown back.
B. As Annette neared the lamp she saw a figure walking slowly.
C. For a while Michael walked on and she followed 20 paces behind.
D. With a mixture of terror and triumph of recognition she slackened her pace.
In following questions, a paragraph has been split into four parts. You have to rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.
A. He was carrying his jacket and walked with his head thrown back.
B. As Annette neared the lamp she saw a figure walking slowly.
C. For a while Michael walked on and she followed 20 paces behind.
D. With a mixture of terror and triumph of recognition she slackened her pace.
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- ABCD
- BADC
- BCDA
- ACBD
The Correct Option is B
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