Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. However, its importance is primarily for its location.
B. But unlike other rivers, it is not used for shipping.
C. Although not the longest river, the Rio Grande is the most important river in America.
D. America has several long river systems.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) - DCBA
The correct order of the sentences to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph is DCBA.
Here is the explanation:
- Sentence D introduces the topic of the paragraph, which is the Rio Grande being the most important river in America.
- Sentence C states that although not the longest river, the Rio Grande is the most important river in America.
- Sentence B states that unlike other rivers, it is not used for shipping.
- Sentence A states that its importance is primarily for its location.