Examine the four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. During the World War II (1939-45) he joined the Royal Navy and was present at the sinking of the

B. He returned to teaching in 1945 and gave it up in 1962 and is now a full-time writer.

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C. In 1939, William Holding married and started teaching at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.

D. At first his novels were not accepted.

CABD

The correct answer is Option (2) - CABD

The correct order is CABD. Here's why:

C. In 1939, William Holding married and started teaching at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. This introduces William Holding and sets the stage for his career timeline.

A. During the World War II (1939-45) he joined the Royal Navy and was present at the sinking of the (the rest is omitted). This details a significant event in Holding's life that likely happened around the same time he started teaching (mentioned in sentence C).

B. He returned to teaching in 1945 and gave it up in 1962 and is now a full-time writer. This explains what Holding did after the war, indicating a shift in his career.

D. At first his novels were not accepted. This describes an initial setback Holding faced in his writing career, which likely came after he decided to become a full-time writer (mentioned in sentence B).

This order follows a chronological sequence: introduction, wartime experience, career shift, and initial writing struggles