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. It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain

B. He is mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles which hinder the free and unembarrassed action of those about him, and he concurs with their movements rather than takes the initiative himself.

C. The true gentleman in like manner carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast; all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all restraint, or suspicion, or gloom, or resentment; his great concern being to make everyone at their ease and at home.

D. His benefits may be considered as parallel to what are called comforts or conveniences in arrangements of a personal nature: like an easy chair or a good fire, which do their part in dispelling cold and fatigue, though nature provides both means of rest and animal heat without them

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Answer 1

The correct answer is: ABCD

Key Points

The paragraph discusses the characteristics of a true gentleman, who avoids causing discomfort or conflict to those around him.
Sentence A provides a definition of a gentleman as someone who does not inflict pain.
Sentence B introduces the idea that the gentleman's main role is to remove obstacles and follow the lead of others.
Sentence C elaborates on the gentleman's avoidance of conflict and his focus on making everyone feel at ease.
Sentence D compares the gentleman's actions to the comforts and conveniences that make life easier, but are not essential.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

'BADC' starts with the wrong sentence and rearranges the other sentences in a different order.
'DCBA' puts the definition of a gentleman last, rather than first.
'DBAC' starts with the idea of the gentleman avoiding conflict, but then jumps to the comparison with comforts and conveniences before elaborating further.