Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. (A) The advent of cars eliminated geographic barriers, connecting remote areas and facilitating urbanization by enabling commuting to city centers. (B) Moreover, automobiles revolutionized transportation, democratizing mobility and reshaping the way people travel. (C) They offered unprecedented accessibility, enabling individuals to traverse long distances efficiently. (D) Its impact spans beyond mere transportation, influencing cultural, economic, and societal facets. (E) The automobile, since its inception, has significantly transformed societies worldwide. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Explanation

Going through the given sentences, it can be clearly seen that sentence (E) introduces the main subject of the paragraph, which is the impact of automobiles on societies. Next in the arrangement will be sentence (D) which expands on the idea introduced in the first sentence, emphasizing the wide-ranging influence of automobiles. This will be then followed by sentence (B) which provides specific information about how automobiles revolutionized transportation by making it more accessible and changing travel patterns. Sentence (B) will be then followed by sentence (C) that elaborates on the idea introduced in the previous sentence, highlighting the unprecedented accessibility provided by automobiles. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (A) which explains how the advent of cars not only eliminated geographic barriers but also played a role in urbanization by making commuting to city centers possible. So, the correct sequence is EDBCA, as each sentence builds upon the previous one to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of automobiles on societies.