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. According to Homer, Achilles was brought up by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable companion Patroclus.

B. Achilles was the bravest, handsomest and greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon in the Trojan War.

C. Later non - Homeric tales suggest that Patroclus was Achilles' kinsman or lover.

D. Achilles, in Greek mythology, is the son of the mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and the Nereid Thetis.

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  1. ABCD
  2. DBAC
  3. DABC
  4. CABD

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Option 2 : DBAC
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The correct sequence is: DBAC

Key Points

  • The paragraph is about Achilles in Greek mythology and his background. Let's arrange the sentences in the correct order:
    • Sentence D introduces the character of Achilles and his parentage. So, it should be the starting sentence.
    • Sentence B highlights Achilles' characteristics and his role in the Trojan War.
    • Sentence A gives background information on Achilles' upbringing.
    • Sentence C mentions a non-Homeric tale about Achilles and Patroclus' relationship.
  • This arrangement forms a coherent paragraph that introduces Achilles, his role in the Trojan War, his upbringing, and his relationship with Patroclus.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Arranged Paragraph: D. Achilles, in Greek mythology, is the son of the mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and the Nereid Thetis. B. Achilles was the bravest, handsomest and greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon in the Trojan War. A. According to Homer, Achilles was brought up by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable companion Patroclus. C. Later non - Homeric tales suggest that Patroclus was Achilles' kinsman or lover.

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