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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #34024 Technology
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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

For example, phones are known to cause problems due to radiation.
Some people also make phone calls while driving, which cause incidents.
Technology has both advantages and disadvantages.
I think it all boils down to how we use a particular technology.
But we cannot deny the advantages of technology, for example, phones have brought the world closer.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of the text. It gives a broad overview of technology and its effects. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, "For example, phones are known to cause problems due to radiation" starts with 'For example,' which is a conjunction. This means it needs more context. Other sentences like "Some people also make phone calls while driving, which cause incidents" and "But we cannot deny the advantages of technology, for example, phones have brought the world closer" also start with phrases that need prior information. Lastly, "I think it all boils down to how we use a particular technology" is an opinion and does not introduce the topic.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it gives a final thought on the topic. It wraps up the discussion about technology and its use. This follows the rule of Summary Style.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it gives an example of a disadvantage of technology. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it continues discussing problems caused by technology. This shows Logical Order.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it shifts from problems to advantages of technology. This shows Contrast.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects to Paragraph 4 because it gives a personal opinion on the use of technology. This follows the Topic Closure strategy.

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