Rearrange the following sentences
in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below
them.
(A) Coffee prices have shown signs of stabilization as new
harvests approach, while orange juice supplies continue to
struggle with long-term tree health issues.
(B) Although both beverages were affected by supply
shocks, the nature of disruptions and recovery timelines
varied.
(C) Meanwhile, orange juice prices spiked as Florida and
Brazil, two major producers, battled diseases like citrus
greening and hurricane damage.
(D) Over the past year, global prices of both coffee and
orange juice have surged significantly due to climaterelated disruptions.
(E) This comparative trend highlights how different
agricultural vulnerabilities can cause varied price
trajectories in global commodities.
(F) Coffee-producing regions in Brazil faced severe
droughts and unexpected frosts, leading to lower crop
yields and higher prices.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

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Rearrange the following sentences
in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below
them.
(A) Coffee prices have shown signs of stabilization as new
harvests approach, while orange juice supplies continue to
struggle with long-term tree health issues.
(B) Although both beverages were affected by supply
shocks, the nature of disruptions and recovery timelines
varied.
(C) Meanwhile, orange juice prices spiked as Florida and
Brazil, two major producers, battled diseases like citrus
greening and hurricane damage.
(D) Over the past year, global prices of both coffee and
orange juice have surged significantly due to climaterelated disruptions.
(E) This comparative trend highlights how different
agricultural vulnerabilities can cause varied price
trajectories in global commodities.
(F) Coffee-producing regions in Brazil faced severe
droughts and unexpected frosts, leading to lower crop
yields and higher prices.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

**Solution:**

1. The sentence (D) serves as the introduction by stating the main idea that prices of coffee and orange juice have risen sharply over the past year due to climate-related issues.

2. Sentence (F) follows by detailing the reasons behind the coffee price increase, focusing on droughts and frosts in Brazil that reduced crop yields.

3. Sentence (C) then explains the surge in orange juice prices, mentioning diseases and hurricane damage affecting major producers Florida and Brazil.

4. Sentence (B) compares the two commodities, highlighting that although both faced supply shocks, the nature and timing of disruptions were different.

5. Sentence (A) updates the current situation: coffee prices are stabilizing with new harvests, whereas orange juice supply continues to face challenges.

6. Finally, sentence (E) concludes by emphasizing how different agricultural vulnerabilities lead to varied price trends in global markets.

Thus, the correct sequence is: **D → F → C → B → A → E**.

**Answer:** (a) D

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