Explanation:

Let’s break this down—here are the sentences:

- B: It was a long ride before we finally reached.

(This makes sense as the opener, it sets the context: you’re going somewhere.)

- C: A plump, over excited woman greeted us at the door.

(Logical next step: after arriving, someone greets you.)

- A: She hugged my mom and almost screamed when she saw me.

(Now it zooms in on what happens after the greeting—she reacts to seeing you and your mom.)

- D: Apparently, she hadn’t seen me in years.

(This sentence explains her excited response—makes sense after the reaction.)

Let’s look at the options:

- Option 1 (DACB): Starts with D, makes no sense to explain before you describe who "she" is.

- Option 2 (CABD): Jumps right into the woman, skips the journey, so it feels abrupt.

- Option 3 (BCAD): This flows naturally: Journey ? Greeting ? Reaction ? Explanation.

- Option 4 (ADBC): Starts with the hug and almost screaming, with no setup.

Correct answer:

Option 3: BCAD

In short:

- BCAD gives you the ride, the greeting, the reaction, and then the explanation—for a story that actually makes sense from start to finish. The other options jumble the sequence and lose the flow.