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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #35392 Roofing
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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

Suddenly, the prospect of a dry, tightly sealed house begins to look very attractive.
Roofing your house rarely rates high on the list of fun and exciting home remodeling projects.
A beautiful new roof can also improve the curb appeal of your house.
But when your home develops a leak, your attitude might take a sharp turn.

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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 roofing. It does not need another sentence for context. It is a general statement about roofing projects. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not independent. Paragraph 2 starts with 'But', which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 starts with 'Suddenly', which does not stand alone. Paragraph 4 uses 'A beautiful new roof', which assumes prior knowledge.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about roofing. It gives a final point about the benefits of a new roof.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it shows a change in attitude about roofing. The word 'But' is a connector that shows contrast.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it explains why a dry house is important. The word 'Suddenly' shows a new feeling about the situation.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it gives more information about the benefits of a new roof. It explains how a new roof can help the house.

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