Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first (1) and the last(6) sentences are in the correct order, the sentences in between (A-D) are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

1. A vacation is looked forward to as a time to relax.

A. But, destiny had other plans for me.

B. I was very excited to go on a vacation to Goa.

C. My bags were packed and I decided to retire early for the night.

D. It is a welcome break from the daily routine which is often monotonous.

6. I fell off the bed and fractured my foot!

The correct answer is Option 1)

Key Points

• The first sentence introduces the general idea of a vacation as a break from routine, which is often monotonous, making sentence D the logical continuation.
• Sentence B follows naturally as it talks about the excitement of going on a vacation, building on the idea of looking forward to a break.
• Sentence C logically follows B as it describes the actions taken in preparation for the vacation.
• Sentence A then introduces an unexpected twist, setting up the final sentence.
• Therefore, the correct order of the sentences is DBCA.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct order of sentences:

Additional Information

• The structure of the paragraph follows a logical sequence that starts with a general idea, builds on it with specific details, introduces an unexpected twist, and concludes with the outcome.
• This kind of structure is common in narrative writing, where the flow of events is crucial for maintaining coherence and interest.