Question

    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.    In 1920, the German government was briefly overthrown in a coup organized by Wolfgang Kapp (the Kapp Putsch), and a nationalist government was briefly in power.

    B.    Mass public demonstrations soon forced this regime out of power.

    C.    From 1920 to 1923, nationalist forces continued fighting against the Weimar Republic and left-wing political opponents.

    D.    In 1921 and 1922, Matthias Erzberger and Walter Rathenau were shot by members of the ultra-nationalist Organisation Consul.

    A ABCD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B CABD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ACBD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ADBC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    C begins with a specific time period. A then begins to detail about the first year i.e. 1920. A talks about the German government and B then talks about the same government described as a ‘regime’. D begins with a new description hence it would be placed only at last.

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