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.

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  • 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.
Updated On: May 22, 2025
  • 2-1-4-3
  • 1-2-3-4
  • 1-3-2-4
  • 4-2-3-1
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

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)).
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