Question

Rearrange the following sentences:

• The printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated.
• Before its invention, books were copied by hand and were extremely rare.
• This breakthrough eventually contributed to mass literacy.
• 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)).