Rearrange the following eight sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C),…
2024
Rearrange the following eight sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them
(A) For example, students have to cope with the challenges of living alone and meeting new people from different cultures.
(B) This is because their qualifications and experience are considered more enriching as it has been achieved beyond their native country.
(C) Studying abroad has two main benefits.
(D) Another advantage of studying abroad is the independence students can gain.
(E) All in all, it is clear that studying abroad is a beneficial experience.
(F) As a consequence, they will become more confident in their life and in their relationships with others.
(G) Firstly, people who study abroad can get better job opportunities when they return to their home country.
(H) They tend to get jobs that are higher paid, and they can also gain promotion quickly.
Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
E
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Correct answer: C
Concept: In a sentence-rearrangement (para-jumble) question, the opening sentence must be a self-contained topic sentence that introduces the subject without depending on anything stated earlier. A sentence that opens with a connector such as 'Firstly', 'This is because', 'For example', 'As a consequence', or 'All in all' presumes prior context, so it cannot begin the paragraph.
Application: Sentence C, 'Studying abroad has two main benefits,' introduces the topic and signals that two benefits will follow, so it needs no earlier sentence to make sense. Sentence G opens with 'Firstly', which must follow an introductory line like C. Sentence B opens with 'This is because', explaining the reason behind the job-opportunity benefit raised in G. Sentence H continues the same benefit with more detail on pay and promotion. Sentence D introduces the second benefit with 'Another advantage', sentence A illustrates it using 'For example', and sentence F states the consequence with 'As a consequence'. Sentence E closes the paragraph with 'All in all'.
C — 'Studying abroad has two main benefits.' A self-contained topic sentence with no dependency on prior context; it opens the paragraph.
G — 'Firstly, people who study abroad can get better job opportunities...' The word 'Firstly' introduces the first benefit named in C.
B — 'This is because their qualifications and experience are considered more enriching...' Explains the reason behind the job-opportunity benefit in G.
H — 'They tend to get jobs that are higher paid...' Adds further detail to the same benefit continued from B.
D — 'Another advantage of studying abroad is the independence students can gain.' Introduces the second benefit.
A — 'For example, students have to cope with the challenges of living alone...' Illustrates the independence benefit named in D.
F — 'As a consequence, they will become more confident...' States the consequence that follows from A.
E — 'All in all, it is clear that studying abroad is a beneficial experience.' A summary connector that closes the paragraph.
Cross-check: Reading the paragraph in the order C-G-B-H-D-A-F-E gives a coherent flow: topic, first benefit, its reason, further detail, second benefit, an example, its consequence, and a conclusion. Every connector word fits the sentence immediately before it, confirming the sequence.
The correct order is C-G-B-H-D-A-F-E, so the first sentence after rearrangement is C ('Studying abroad has two main benefits.').