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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #345 October Prediction False Memories
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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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Put another way, although experimental work on the creation of false memories may raise doubt about the validity of long-buried memories, such as repeated trauma, it in no way disproves them.
False memories are constructed by combining actual memories with the content of suggestions received from others.
During the process, individuals may forget the source of the information.
Of course, because we can implant false childhood memories in some individuals in no way implies that all memories that arise after suggestion are necessarily false.
This is a classic example of source confusion, in which the content and the source become dissociated.

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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 false memories. It clearly states what false memories are. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. It does not refer to any previous information, so it stands alone. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'During' which is a conjunction, so it cannot be first. Paragraph 3 starts with 'This' which is a pronoun, so it cannot be first. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Of course' which is also a conjunction, so it cannot be first. Paragraph 5 starts with 'Put' which is not a general statement, so it cannot be first.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about false memories. It uses the phrase 'Put another way' which signals a conclusion. This follows the Conclusive Words rule.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it explains what happens during the creation of false memories. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it gives an example of what happens when individuals forget the source. This follows the Topic Example rule.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it discusses the implications of false memories. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects with Paragraph 4 because it summarizes the discussion about false memories and their validity. This follows the Conclusive Words rule.

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