Question

Choose the option that lists the sequence of events in the correct order.

1. The elevator stopped at the fourteenth floor, and a fat lady got on.
2. Martin’s father wanted to know why Martin was out of breath.
3. The fat lady only watched him, breathing loudly.
4. Martin did not like to be close to the other passangers in the elevator.

Options

• 2, 4, 1, 3

• 1, 2, 4, 3

• 2, 1, 4, 3

• 1, 4, 3, 2

Answer 1

1, 4, 3, 2

Explanation:

First, the elevator stopped at the fourteenth floor, and the fat lady entered. Martin disliked being close to other passengers and felt uncomfortable. The fat lady simply watched him and breathed loudly. Finally, when Martin reached home, his father asked why he was out of breath.