Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. Soon I reached the churchyard.
B. To my surprise, I immediately came upon the convict.
C. He was sitting on a tombstone with his back towards me.
D. I went up and touched him gently on the back.

Correct option is A

The correct order of the jumbled sentences is ABCD, which is option (a). Here's the explanation for the correct order:
· A. Soon I reached the churchyard - This sentence sets the scene by mentioning the location where the events are taking place.
· B. To my surprise, I immediately came upon the convict - This sentence introduces an unexpected encounter with a convict, creating suspense.
· C. He was sitting on a tombstone with his back towards me - This sentence provides a description of the convict's position, adding to the visual imagery.
· D. I went up and touched him gently on the back - This sentence describes the protagonist's action, concluding the sequence of events.
The correct order (ABCD) creates a coherent narrative and makes logical sense in the context of the story.