Loading question...
You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools
Prev Next
Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #34238 Controlled Nuclear Fission
Instructions ›
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

Subsequently a chain of nuclear power stations was planned.
Faith in controlled nuclear fission is now being shown by the construction of atomic power stations.
In Britain, Calder Hall on the coast of Cumberland first made it's contribution to the National Electricity grid in 1957.
Of necessity they are sited near the coasts or tidal water because of the need of much water for cooling and a certain discharge of possible radioactive effluent.

Your order

Result:

AI explanationShows the answer. Tap to open.

First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of nuclear fission and atomic power stations. It does not need other sentences for context. It sets up the main idea without going into details. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'In Britain,' which needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with 'Subsequently,' which shows it follows something else. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Of necessity,' which also needs prior information.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about nuclear power stations. It explains the reasons for their location, which brings together the main ideas of the text.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it gives a specific example of atomic power stations. This is a 'Broader to Specific Strategy.' The first sentence talks about the general idea, and the second gives a specific case.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 follows Paragraph 2 because it continues the idea of nuclear power stations. The word 'Subsequently' shows that this is the next step after Calder Hall. This is a 'Chronological Order' connection.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it explains why nuclear power stations are built near water. This is a 'Cause and Effect Relationship.' The planning of power stations leads to the need for specific locations.

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.
Be the first! No community answers here yet. Submit yours and help others learn.
How difficult was this question?
Others found: 100% Easy · 0% Medium · 0% Hard
Saving...