First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of the research. It does not refer to any previous information and sets the stage for what the study is about. It uses an indefinite article, which shows it is a general statement. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'When', which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 starts with 'The researchers', which uses a definite article and assumes prior knowledge. Paragraph 4 starts with 'The first', which also uses a definite article. Paragraph 5 starts with 'The second', which again uses a definite article. All these reasons make them not independent.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about the two dips in fruit and vegetable intake. It provides closure by comparing the second dip to the first, which reflects the main theme of the research.

Paragraph pairs:

• Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it continues the idea of surveying young people. The word 'When' shows a time connection, indicating that this is what happened after the initial survey.
• Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it explains who did the survey and what they found. This shows a logical order from the survey to the findings.
• Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it gives a specific example of one of the findings. It shows a general statement followed by a specific detail.
• Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects with Paragraph 4 because it continues the discussion of the two dips in consumption. It uses 'The second' to refer back to the first dip, showing a clear link.