Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
Arrange the passage correctly: (1) First, place the monitor on a stable, flat surface. (2) Then, attach the stand to the back of the monitor. (3) Press the power button on the monitor to turn it on. (4) Connect the power cable to the monitor and the wall outlet.
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Correct option: D — 1 - 2 - 4 - 3
1-2-4-3 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the first step in setting up the monitor, which is placing it on a stable, flat surface. And, sentence 2 states that the stand is attached to the back of the monitor, which is the next step after placing the monitor. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 4 states that the power cable is connected to the monitor and the wall outlet & sentence 3 states that the power button is pressed to turn the monitor on. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 4. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.
