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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #227 Straight Line
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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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Instead of moving along a straight line, the jet stream flows in a wavelike fashion; the waves propagate eastward (in the Northern Hemisphere) at speeds considerably slower than the wind speed itself.
Jet stream, narrow, swift currents or tubes of air found at heights ranging from 7 to 8 mi (11.3–12.9 km) above the surface of the earth.
They are caused by great temperature differences between adjacent air masses.
Since the progress of an aeroplane is aided or impeded depending on whether tailwinds or headwinds are encountered, in the Northern Hemisphere the jet stream is sought by eastbound aircraft, to gain speed and save fuel, and avoided by westbound aircraft.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic, which is the jet stream. It gives a broad overview of what the jet stream is without going into details. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'They', which is a pronoun and needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with 'Instead', which is a conjunction and does not stand alone. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Since', which is also a conjunction and cannot be independent.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about the jet stream and its effects on aircraft. It summarizes the main points and shows the overall impact of the jet stream.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it explains why the jet stream exists. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it describes how the jet stream behaves as a result of the temperature differences. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it explains how the jet stream affects aircraft. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship rule.

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