Question

Read the sentences. Sentence 1: The first time I performed a solo, my stomach was in knots. Sentence 2: Despite my nerves, I was able to do it. Sentence 3: My part certainly wasn’t perfect and may have been a little screechy, but I was proud of myself nonetheless. Sentence 4: I could barely breathe, and I wasn’t sure a sound would come out when I opened my mouth to sing. What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative? sentence 3, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2 sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2, sentence 3 sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3 sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2, sentence 1

Answer 1

The most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative would be as follows: sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2 and sentence 3.  The first sentence introduces the problem: "my stomach was in knots" and then sentence 4 further specifies the pain felt by the speaker (I could barely breathe...). Next, sentence 2 indicates that even though he was sick, he was able to perform; it introduces a contrast (despite my nerves...). Finally, sentence 3 offers the conclusion of the whole experience, that is, it expresses the result (My part certainly wasn't screechy, but I was proud of myself nonetheless).

Answer 2

I believe sentences 1,4,2 and 3 go in the correct order.