Choose the correct order of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.
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Choose the correct order of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.
- A.
On their return he was coached by private tutors until he was twelve. While he was still an infant, Henry James was taken abroad by his parents for a year. At that time, he was taken to France and Germany to spend three years there. He spent those years absorbing the culture of those people.
- B.
While he was still an infant, Henry James was taken abroad by his parents for a year. On their return he was coached by private tutors until he was twelve. At that time, he was taken to France and Germany to spend three years there. He spent those years absorbing the culture of those people.
- C.
He spent those years absorbing the culture of those people. On their return he was coached by private tutors until he was twelve. At that time, he was taken to France and Germany to spend three years there. While he was still an infant, Henry James was taken abroad by his parents for a year.
- D.
While he was still an infant, Henry James was taken abroad by his parents for a year. At that time, he was taken to France and Germany to spend three years there. On their return he was coached by private tutors until he was twelve. He spent those years absorbing the culture of those people.
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Correct answer: B
Key idea: The paragraph follows Henry James chronologically.
First, he was taken abroad as an infant.
After returning, he was taught by private tutors until age twelve.
Then he went to France and Germany for three years.
Finally, “those years” refers back to the three years in France and Germany.
Answer: Option 1 gives the correct order.