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Correct option: A — 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

1-2-3-4 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the first step in washing your hair, which is wetting the hair completely. And, sentence 2 states the next step, i.e. apply shampoo and lather gently. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 3 states the third step, which is to rinse all the shampoo out with water. Sentence 4 states the last step, i.e. dry your hair with a soft towel. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 2 - 4 - 1 - 3

2-4-1-3 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it states the first thing done by the planter, which is excavating a small pit. And, sentence 4 states that he positioned the young plant into the cavity, which is the next step. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 1 states that he topped the plant with fresh earth & sentence 3 states that he supplied the newly planted flora with water. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 2 - 3 - 1 - 4

2-3-1-4 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it states the first thing done by her, which is heating olive oil in a pan and placing it on the stove. And, sentence 3 states that once the oil was hot, she added chopped onions and garlic into it, which is the next step. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 1 states that she allowed the onions to soften for a few minutes to develop their sweetness and sentence 4 states that she added diced tomatoes and spices to create a rich sauce. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

3-1-4-2 Sentence 3 will be the starting line as it introduces the very first action taken by him, which is fastening his footwear and packing his satchel with all the necessary items required for the excursion. And, sentence 1 states that he secured the entrance and departed to commence his excursion. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 3. Further, sentence 4 states that he followed the indicated route through the woods, which is the next logical step after starting his journey. Finally, sentence 2 states that he reached the summit just in time to witness the dawn. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

3-1-4-2 Sentence 3 introduces the main event: a woman stepping into the living room. Sentence 1 describes the cat's initial reaction: arching its back. Sentence 4 then clarifies the cat's emotion: it was pleased to see its companion. Finally, sentence 2 describes the cat's physical action of rubbing against her legs and purring. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 1 - 4 - 3 - 2

1-4-3-2 Sentence 1 describes the first step in making the pastry, i.e. combining items like floor, baking powder and salt. Sentence 4 then talks about making the dough. Further, sentence 3 states the next step, i.e. the roasting process in the furnace. Finally, sentence 2 completes the parajumble by talking about serving the pastry. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

2-1-3-4 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the first thing done by the person, i.e. retrieving the gardening kit. And, sentence 1 states that she chose the appropriate secateurs. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 3 states that she pruned the overgrown rose bush & sentence 4 states that she stowed the gardening tools after finishing. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

4-2-3-1 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it introduces the first action taken by him, which is launching the computer's web application. And, sentence 2 states that he researched data he needed for his talk. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 3 states that he saved relevant documents for later use & sentence 1 states that he began composing his presentation using the noted facts. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 4 - 1 - 2 - 3

4-1-2-3 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it states the first step taken by him, which is combining the components for the savoury bake with vegetables, meat, and sauce. And, sentence 1 states that he coated the casserole dish and poured in the assembled ingredients, which is the next step. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 2 states that he baked it at a moderate temperature for some time & sentence 3 states that he garnished the dish with fresh herbs after it had rested. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 2. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: D — 2 - 4 - 3 - 1

2-4-3-1 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it sets the scene by describing how the entire lecture hall fell silent when the professor asked the trick question. And, sentence 4 states that the professor then challenged David by asking him to enlighten them. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 3 states that David slowly rose from his seat, avoiding the professor’s gaze, & sentence 1 states that the professor gave a knowing smirk, aware that the solution was scribbled on his spectacles. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.