Question

Choose the order of the sentences marked A, B, C, D and E to form a logical paragraph. Sentences: A. Forecasting the weather has always been a difficult business. B. During a period of drought, streams and rivers dried up, the cattle died from thirst and were ruined. C. Many different things affect the weather and we have to study them carefully to make accurate forecast. D. Ancient Egyptians had no need of weather forecasting in the Nile valley hardly ever changes. E. In early times, when there were no instruments, such as thermometer or barometer, a man looked for tell tale signs in the sky.

• A. ABDCE
• B. EDCBA
• C. ACBDE
• D. BDCAE

Hint:

Start with a general statement, follow with explanation, examples, then history.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Sentence A introduces the topic of weather forecasting.
Step 2: Sentence C explains why it is difficult.
Step 3: Sentence B gives an example showing importance of forecasting.
Step 4: Sentence D gives a historical contrast.
Step 5: Sentence E concludes with early forecasting methods.