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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #33399 Chanan Tigay
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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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From the author’s descript on, it was a wild, Indiana Jones-type ride that included a competition to find the relic, false starts, dead ends, trips to faraway places, and an ultimate breakthrough close to home.
Don't expect a straightforward answer from Chanar Tigay about the authenticity or ever the existence of what was promoted as the earliest version of the fifth and final book of the Jewish Torah, known to Christians as the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament.
But at a talk on Wednesday, the writer, journalist, and fellow offered listeners an enticing peek, describing how he landed on the story of the mysterious manuscript and about his years trying to track down the document.
As an author who spent years trying to unravel a juicy mystery and get it down on paper, Tigay wants you to read his book, "The Lost Book of Moses: The Hunt for the World’s Oldest Bible," to find the answer.

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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 talks about Chanar Tigay and the question of authenticity. This is a general statement that does not need another sentence for context. It does not start with a conjunction or use pronouns. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "As an author" which is a phrase that needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with "But at a talk" which is a conjunction. Paragraph 4 starts with "From the author’s description" which uses a definite article and assumes prior knowledge.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph concludes the text by summarizing the exciting journey of the author. It wraps up the story and gives a final impression of the adventure. It does not introduce new ideas but reflects on the overall theme.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): There is a logical order here. The first paragraph introduces Tigay and the question of authenticity. The second paragraph follows by explaining that Tigay wants readers to find the answer in his book. This shows a clear flow of ideas.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): The second paragraph talks about Tigay's book, and the third paragraph connects by mentioning a talk he gave. This shows a logical order where the book leads to the talk.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): The third paragraph describes the talk and gives details about the manuscript. The fourth paragraph continues this idea by describing the exciting journey of finding the manuscript. This shows a clear flow of ideas.

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