Question

Rearrange the following sentences:

1. The printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated.
2. Before its invention, books were copied by hand and were extremely rare.
3. This breakthrough eventually contributed to mass literacy.
4. As books became cheaper and more accessible, more people began to read.

• A. 2-1-4-3
• B. 1-2-3-4
• C. 1-3-2-4
• D. 4-2-3-1

Hint:

• Look for chronological cues (e.g., "Before its invention," "eventually").
• Pronoun references ("its," "This breakthrough") help establish links between sentences.
• Trace the cause-and-effect chain: invention -> accessibility -> increased reading -> mass literacy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The most coherent order is 2-1-4-3:

• 2. Before its invention, books were copied by hand and were extremely rare. (Sets the historical context before the main event. "Its" refers to the printing press.)
• 1. The printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated. (Introduces the invention and its primary impact.)
• 4. As books became cheaper and more accessible, more people began to read. (Describes the immediate consequences of the revolution mentioned in 1, explaining *how* information dissemination changed.)
• 3. This breakthrough eventually contributed to mass literacy. ("This breakthrough" refers to the printing press and its effects. Mass literacy is a broader, long-term consequence of more people reading.)

This sequence provides a logical flow from the pre-invention era, to the invention, its immediate effects, and finally its long-term societal impact. (Note: Option (d) is identical to (a)).