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Correct option: B — 4 - 2 - 1 - 3

4-2-1-3 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it talks about his early preparations for the morning jog, i.e. he had laid out his jogging clothes and shoes the previous night. And, sentence 2 states that he woke up to the sound of his alarm clock ringing at 6 a.m., which is the first thing that happened in the morning. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 1 states that he brushed his teeth and washed his face to freshen up & sentence 3 states that after a quick shower, he got dressed for his morning jog. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

1-2-3-4 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it states the first thing done by her, which is gathering her notes and preparing for the presentation. And, sentence 2 states that at the beginning she felt a bit anxious about speaking in front of the class. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 3 states that she spoke clearly and confidently, explaining all her points, & sentence 4 states that the classmates clapped and praised her for the excellent presentation. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 2 - 1 - 4 - 3

2-1-4-3 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. her passion for desserts began when she helped her mother in the kitchen. And, sentence 1 states that she practiced baking cakes and pastries every weekend, which is the next stage showing how her interest turned into regular effort. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 4 states that to improve her techniques, she attended workshops and learned from professional chefs & sentence 3 states that eventually she opened her own bakery in the city. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 4. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 3 - 1 - 2 - 4

3-1-2-4 Sentence 3 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. he had always been passionate about football since childhood. And, sentence 1 states that he joined a local football club to improve his skills. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 3. Further, sentence 2 states that regular practice helped him develop better stamina and coordination & sentence 4 states that eventually his dedication earned him a place in the state team. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. 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 introduces the first step taken by her, which is chopping vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli. And, sentence 4 states that she heated oil in a pan, added garlic, and then sautéed the chopped vegetables, which is the next step after preparation. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 1 states that she boiled water in a large pot and added pasta to it & sentence 3 states that once the pasta was cooked, she drained it and mixed it with the sautéed vegetables. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 4 - 1 - 2 - 3

4-1-2-3 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it states her early night preparations, i.e. arranging her clothes for the next day. And, sentence 1 states that she woke up to the sound of the alarm clock ringing at 6 a.m., which is the first thing done by her in the morning. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 2 states that she brushed her teeth and washed her face to freshen up & sentence 3 states that after that, she did a few stretches and light exercises to energize herself. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 2. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 2 - 4 - 1 - 3

2-4-1-3 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main topic by stating that the Red Fort is a historic monument located in Delhi. And, sentence 4 states that the fort served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for many years, which gives important historical information about the monument. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 1 states that it reflects a blend of Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles & sentence 3 states that every year, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag here on Independence Day. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

1-2-3-4 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. And, sentence 2 states that the discovery was made when he observed a mold called Penicillium notatum killing or stopping the growth of certain bacteria. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 3 states that this discovery revolutionized medicine by providing an effective treatment for bacterial infections, & sentence 4 adds that penicillin became widely used during World War II to treat wounded soldiers. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 3 - 2 - 1 - 4

3-2-1-4 Sentence 3 will be the starting line as it introduces the problem by stating that he noticed an unusual sound coming from the machine during operation. And, sentence 2 states that he switched off the machine to inspect the problem safely. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 3. Further, sentence 1 states that after tightening the loose parts, the machine started functioning smoothly again and sentence 4 states that he tested the machine carefully to ensure the issue was resolved. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 1 - 4 - 2 - 3

1-4-2-3 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the first event, which is the lightning flashing across the sky. And, sentence 4 states that then thunder rolled loudly, making the windows rattle. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 2 states that the lights suddenly went out in the neighborhood, & sentence 3 states that people lit candles and checked their phones. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 2. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.