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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #35561 Quantum Behavior
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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

Particles can act like clumps of matter or ripple through space like waves, and they can even exist in two places at once.
A new device harnesses this strange quantum behavior to measure Earth’s gravity.
Slight changes in gravity from place to place reveal changes in the density of material beneath the sensor.
In a first test-run outside, one of these machines spotted a tunnel beneath a street.
This allows the instrument to detect underground objects.

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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 particles and their behavior. It does not need another sentence for context. It gives a broad overview of the topic. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'A new device' which is not independent. Paragraph 3 starts with 'Slight changes' which also needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with 'This allows' which refers back to something else. Paragraph 5 starts with 'In a first test-run' which needs prior information.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it provides a specific example of the device in action. It wraps up the discussion by showing a real-world application of the technology.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): This pair connects because the second paragraph explains how the strange behavior of particles is used in a new device. It follows a logical order from the general idea of particles to a specific application.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): This pair connects because the third paragraph explains what happens when the device measures gravity. It shows a cause and effect relationship where the device's function leads to understanding changes in density.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): This pair connects because the fourth paragraph explains the result of the changes in gravity. It shows how the information from the sensor helps detect underground objects.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): This pair connects because the fifth paragraph gives an example of the instrument's detection ability. It follows a logical order from the general function to a specific instance.

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