Question

    Choose the most logical order of sentences from among

    the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. (A) Whether that's what the makers of the deck intended or whether it was a tale added over time, it is undoubtedly true that the King of Hearts is the only one without a mustache!(B) The King of Hearts is Charles or Charlemagne, the king of Spades is the biblical King David, the King of Diamonds is Julius Caesar, and the King of Clubs is Alexander the Great.(C) Legend has it that the four suites of a deck of playing cards come from the four pillars of the medieval economy: hearts for the Church, spades for the military, diamonds for the merchants, and clubs for the farmers.(D) Each king is also said to represent a real historical ruler.
    A ADBC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B BCDA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C DACB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D CDBA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sentence C: This introduces the topic by explaining the possible origins of the suits in a deck of cards.Sentence D: This expands on the idea presented in C by introducing the notion that the kings in the deck are linked to actual historical figures.Sentence B: This provides specific details about which historical rulers correspond to each suit, following logically from D.Sentence A: This concludes the paragraph by adding an interesting fact, linking back to the historical interpretation theme.Thus, the most logical sequence is: CDBA.

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