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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #2581 Car Pool
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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

Paragraph list

Would it kill you to not drive for the fun of it, possibly walk or carpool?
These machines release chemicals into the air which pollutes the stuff we breathe into our bodies.
If we want to breathe healthy air so we can enjoy the outdoors, we’re going to have to be more conscious about what we do.
Every time we gun that engine or peel our tires we pollute the air.
We use huge machinery to destroy the rainforest.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it asks a question that introduces the topic of driving and alternatives like walking or carpooling. It sets the stage for the discussion about pollution and our choices. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence because it introduces the main idea without needing prior context. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'These machines', which uses a pronoun that refers back to something not yet mentioned. Paragraph 3 starts with 'If we want', which is a conditional phrase and needs more context. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Every time', which also needs context. Paragraph 5 starts with 'If we want', which is again conditional.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion. It gives a clear conclusion about the need for awareness and change in our actions. This follows the rule of Conclusive Words because it summarizes the main idea of breathing healthy air and enjoying the outdoors.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it continues the idea of choices we make. The phrase 'we use huge machinery' shows a specific example of how our choices affect the environment. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it explains the result of using huge machinery. The phrase 'These machines' refers back to the machinery mentioned before. This follows the Noun Pronoun Rule.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it gives another example of how we pollute the air. The phrase 'Every time we gun that engine' shows a specific action that leads to pollution. This follows the Logical Order.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects to Paragraph 4 because it talks about the need to change our actions to breathe healthy air. The phrase 'If we want to breathe healthy air' shows the consequence of the pollution discussed in the previous paragraph. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship.

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