Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) for most, it is really about forming and sticking with certain beneficial habits
(B) while curtailing actions and routines that are inappropriate and might ill-serve us
(C) proving to be an excellent vehicle that allows us to achieve the results we want to attain
(D) although discipline doesn't sound like much fun and carries a negative connotation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) for most, it is really about forming and sticking with certain beneficial habits
(B) while curtailing actions and routines that are inappropriate and might ill-serve us
(C) proving to be an excellent vehicle that allows us to achieve the results we want to attain
(D) although discipline doesn't sound like much fun and carries a negative connotation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1 -> (D) introduces the contrasting view, (A) explains what discipline really is, (B) continues describing disciplined habits, (C) concludes with the outcome.
Option 2 -> (C) and (B) are in wrong order - "while curtailing" should come before "proving to be".
Option 3 -> Starting with (B) "while curtailing..." is grammatically incorrect as an opening.
Option 4 -> Starting with (B) "while curtailing..." makes no sense; completely illogical flow.
Hence, Option 1: (D), (A), (B), (C) -> The sentence flows logically: starts with "Although discipline doesn't sound like much fun and carries a negative connotation" (contrasting clause), continues with "for most, it is really about forming and sticking with certain beneficial habits" (main explanation), adds "while curtailing actions and routines that are inappropriate and might ill-serve us" (complementary action), and concludes with "proving to be an excellent vehicle that allows us to achieve the results we want to attain" (final outcome). -> correct