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Download Solution PDFDirection: Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world's foremost sports competition.
B. Olympic Games is an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century.
C. Before the 1970s, the Games were officially limited to competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s many events were opened to professional athletes.
D. Currently, the Games are open to all, even the top professional athletes in basketball and football (soccer).
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- The sequence is arranged to provide a logical and chronological flow of information about the Olympic Games. Here's the reasoning for the sequence:
- Sentence B: It introduces the Olympic Games, mentioning its origin in ancient Greece and its revival in the late 19th century. This sets the historical context.
- Sentence C: It introduces a historical aspect by mentioning that before the 1970s, the Games were limited to amateur competitors. This provides additional context about the nature of the Games.
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Sentence D: It concludes the paragraph by stating that currently, the Games are open to all, including top professional athletes, showing a shift in the rules and inclusivity over time.
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Sentence A: It follows up by stating that the Olympic Games are now considered the world's foremost sports competition, establishing their significance.
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Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.
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Correct sequence:
B. Olympic Games is an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century.
C. Before the 1970s, the Games were officially limited to competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s many events were opened to professional athletes.
D. Currently, the Games are open to all, even the top professional athletes in basketball and football (soccer).
A. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world's foremost sports competition.
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