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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #36976 Darwinism
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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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But we should be more concerned that misleading or over-confident claims on any topic of practical import don't gain wide currency.
Maybe it matters little what people believe about Darwinism or cosmology.
Hopes of miracle cures can be raised; risks can be either exaggerated, or else glossed over for commercial pressures.
Some researchers themselves 'hype up' new discoveries to attract press interest.
Science popularisers — perhaps even those who enter this competition — have to be as sceptical of some scientific claims as journalists routinely are of politicians.
However, over-sensational claims are a hazard for any research student.

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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 talks about over-sensational claims, which sets the stage for the following paragraphs. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs do not qualify as the first sentence because they either start with conjunctions or refer back to previous ideas. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'Some researchers' which assumes prior knowledge. Paragraph 3 starts with 'Maybe' which is not a strong opening. Paragraph 4 starts with 'But' which is a conjunction. Paragraph 5 starts with 'Science popularisers' which is specific and not general. Paragraph 6 starts with 'However' which is also a conjunction.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion by highlighting the need for skepticism. It summarizes the main idea of the text, which is about being careful with scientific claims. This follows the Summary Style rule.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it explains how some researchers contribute to the problem of over-sensational claims. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it shifts the focus to the beliefs people hold, which may not be important. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it emphasizes the importance of being cautious about misleading claims. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship rule.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects with Paragraph 4 because it gives examples of how misleading claims can affect people, specifically in the context of miracle cures. This follows the Topic Example rule.
  • Pair 5 (Paragraph 5 → Paragraph 6): Paragraph 6 connects with Paragraph 5 because it discusses the need for skepticism about scientific claims, linking back to the risks mentioned in Paragraph 5. This follows the Same Theme rule.

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