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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #229 Pilot
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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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During his tenure on the mail route, he was renowned for delivering the mail under any circumstances.
After finishing first in his pilot training class, Lindbergh took his first job as the chief pilot of an airmail route operated by Robertson Aircraft Co. of Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri.
After a crash, he even salvaged stashes of mail from his burning aircraft and immediately phoned Alexander Varney, Peoria’s airport manager, to advise him to send a truck.
He flew the mail in a de Havilland DH-4 biplane to Springfield, Peoria and Chicago, Illinois.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic. It tells us about Lindbergh's first job after his training. This is a clear start to the story. It does not refer to anything before it. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'He', which is a pronoun. This means it needs more context. Paragraph 3 starts with 'During', which is a conjunction. This also needs more context. Paragraph 4 starts with 'After', which is a transitional word. This means it cannot stand alone.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the story. It shows a specific action that highlights Lindbergh's commitment. It gives a strong ending to the narrative.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it continues the story of Lindbergh's job. The phrase 'He flew the mail' shows what he did in that job. This is a logical order of events.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it talks about Lindbergh's reputation. The phrase 'he was renowned' shows how well he did his job. This is a logical order because it explains more about his work.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it gives an example of his dedication. The phrase 'After a crash' shows a specific event that shows how he delivered mail. This is a logical order because it gives a clear example of his actions.

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