Question

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. The sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

1. When a dictionary is being edited, a lexicographer collects all the alphabetically arranged citation slips for a particular word.
2. The moment a new word is coined, it usually enters the spoken language.
3. The dictionary takes note of it and makes a note of it on a citation slip.
4. The word then passes from the realm of hearing to the realm of writing.

Options

• ABCD

• ACBD

• BACD

• BCAD

Answer 1

Option ACBD describes the process of adding new words to a dictionary in a proper sequenced manner. Other options do not follow the order.