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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #219 98.4% Cannot Speak
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The text boxes in the left panel have been placed in a random order Restore the original order by dragging the text boxes from the left panel to the right panel.
* Move & order all paragraphs in the right field

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A logical candidate for such a species is the chimpanzee, which shares 98.4% of the human genetic code.
It does not follow from their lack of speech, however, that chimpanzees are incapable of language, that is, a human-like grammar.
A simple way to disprove this Innateness Hypothesis, as linguists call it, is to demonstrate that other species have the capacity to speak but for some reason simply have not developed speech.
Perhaps they can acquire grammar and speak if they could only use grammar some way other than with a voice. The obvious alternative is sign language.
Chimpanzees cannot speak because, unlike humans, their vocal cords are located higher in their throats and cannot be controlled as well as human vocal cords.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first line because it introduces the main idea. It talks about the Innateness Hypothesis and how to disprove it. This is a general statement that sets up the topic without needing other sentences for context. It does not use any pronouns or definite articles that refer to previous ideas. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with "A logical candidate" which needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with "Chimpanzees cannot speak" which assumes prior knowledge. Paragraph 4 uses "It does not follow" which also needs context. Paragraph 5 starts with "Perhaps they can acquire grammar" which is not a clear introduction.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last line because it wraps up the discussion. It suggests a solution to the problem of chimpanzees not being able to speak. It gives a final thought about using sign language, which reflects the main theme of the text.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it gives an example of a species mentioned in Paragraph 1. This is a logical order where the general idea of the Innateness Hypothesis is followed by a specific example, which is the chimpanzee.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it explains why chimpanzees, as mentioned in Paragraph 2, cannot speak. This shows a cause and effect relationship where the specific example leads to an explanation of its limitations.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it discusses the idea that just because chimpanzees cannot speak, it does not mean they cannot use language. This shows a contrast between the inability to speak and the ability to have language.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects to Paragraph 4 because it suggests an alternative way for chimpanzees to use language. This shows a logical order where the discussion of language leads to the idea of using sign language.

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