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Rearrange the following sentences in a meaningful order. A. One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water. B. On the way they had to cross a stream.  C. The salt dissolved in the water and hence the bag became very light to carry. D. A salt seller used to carry the salt on his donkey to market every day. 

Rearrange the following sentences in a meaningful order. A. One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water. B. On the way they had to cross a stream.  C. The salt dissolved in the water and hence the bag became very light to carry. D. A salt seller used to carry the salt on his donkey to market every day.  Correct Answer DBAC

The correct sequence for the given sentences is 'DBAC'.

Key Points

  • Sentence D comes first as it states the subjects 'salt seller and his donkey'.
  • Sentence B follows D as it states where they came across a stream.
  • Sentence A follows B as it tells the donkey tumbling down and salt falling into the water.
  • Sentence C follows A as it concludes that due to falling in water the bag became easier to carry.
  • Thus, the sequence becomes:
    • D: A salt seller used to carry the salt on his donkey to market every day. ​
    • B: On the way, they had to cross a stream. 
    • A: One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water.
    • C: The salt dissolved in the water and hence the bag became very light to carry.

Correct Sequence: DBAC

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